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Family Tree Planting Days

Our tree planting sessions for families take place on the picturesque Hinton Ampner estate and will introduce kids, parents and grandparents to the hands-on, earthy delight of planting saplings that we hope will grow into glorious native woodland.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event (admission applies)

The little saplings you will plant, will grow into glorious native woodland and each tree will provide homes, shelter and food for hundreds of species of wildlife, from barbastelle bats to purple emperor butterflies. You will be playing your part in the Reimagining a Hampshire Estate project we are embarking on to create a 60-hectare woodland.

This is a free event but booking is essential. As a thank you for helping us plant our trees your ticket will also include access to Hinton Ampner's café, house, shop and gardens.

Plant a tree and become part of our woodland legacy!

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Booking details

Call 01962771305

Suitability

Children 5 +

Meeting point

Please meet at Visitor Reception where a member of the ranger team will meet you and take you over to the planting location. Please arrive in good time for your allocated slot.

What to bring and wear

This is an outdoor event so please wear suitable footwear and appropriate clothing. You will be provided with suitable equipment for planting the trees.

Accessibility

This is an outdoor event on the Hinton Ampner estate which does not have paved areas or paths. This event will involve physical activity and participants will need to cover a lot of ground, dig and plant.

Other

Please park at the main Hinton Ampner car park. We do ask that if you'd like to visit the house please bring clean shoes and clothing. The event will take place at Godwin's Park which is a 10 minute walk from the car park. There will be refreshments and toilet facilities near the planting location. The main café and toilets at Hinton Ampner will also be open. Well behaved dogs are welcome, on a short lead.

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