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Festival of Archaeology: Guided walks uncovering Hinton Ampner

Join an archaeologist for guided walks through the Hinton Ampner grounds as we uncover the layers of history beneath your feet and trace how the landscape has changed over time.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

This guided walk offers a closer look at the archaeological story of the Hinton Ampner grounds. Led by an archaeologist, the route explores how the landscape has evolved over time, highlighting evidence of past land use and the layers of history still visible today.

We’ll examine how the grounds have been shaped and reshaped across centuries, building a clearer picture of the site’s development and the traces left behind in the land itself.

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

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The basics

What to bring and wear

Sturdy footwear as it will involve walking around the grounds at Hinton Ampner

Upcoming events

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on
15 May to 28 Jun 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 44 other dates or times

Treasured Collections at Hinton Ampner 

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on
15 May to 31 May 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00+ 16 other dates or times

Guided garden tours 

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on
16 May to 31 Oct 2026
at 11:30 to 12:15+ 63 other dates or times

The Gardener's garden tour 

Join one of our garden tours led by our Senior or Head gardener.

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on
4 Jun to 1 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 4 other dates or times