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The Down House

A 2 acre garden laid out in rooms overlooking the Itchen Valley, adjoining the Pilgrim's Way. In winter come and see garden structure, snowdrops, aconites and crocus, plus borders of dogwoods, willow stems and white birches. In summer, a terrace of agapanthus and succulents, pleached hornbeams, rope-lined fountain garden, formal box-edged potager, a yew lined avenue and walks in adjoining meadows.

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About The Down House

Snowdrop image courtesy of Nicola Stocken.

The Down House features

Location details

The Down House,
Itchen Abbas,
Hampshire,
SO21 1AX

Directions to The Down House
5th house on R after the Itchen Abbas village sign, if coming on B3047 from Kings Worthy. 500 metres on L after The Plough pub if coming on B3047 from Alresford.

The Down House openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at The Down House at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at The Down House are accessible to wheelchair users.

The Down House is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.