The garden has a number of secluded areas each with their own character inc a Mediterranean garden, decking with raised beds and a seating area with a living wall. An arched folly, bench and fish pond leads to a raised planting bed and fireplace adjacent to a summerhouse. There is a wide range of colourful plants, hanging baskets and a lower secluded decked area with a planted gazebo and statue. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 12 July to August.
2 acre south facing garden overlooking pasture, restored over last 7 yrs. Sloping lawns and paths though wooded sections with massed daffodils and bluebells in spring. Newly planted rhododendrons in wooded area. Herbaceous beds, two mature rose beds, shrubberies, two wildlife ponds, orchard, sloping rockery beds, soft fruit cages and greenhouse. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to June for groups of 10+.
Garden built around early C18 mill on idyllic isolated stretch of the River Test, east of Whitchurch. Gardens have been built incrementally over 30 yrs with extensive bulb planting; herbaceous and Mediterranean borders with magnolia, irises, and tree peonies; summer and autumn borders; a traditional orchard and two small arboretums, one specialising in Japanese shrubs and trees. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 3 February to September.
Binsted Place, a C17 farmhouse with attractive local stone outbuildings, is surrounded by a series of garden rooms covering approx 1½ acres, enclosed by yew hedges and old walls. It is very traditional in style and inc many roses, pergolas, herbaceous borders, lily pond and a productive vegetable garden and orchards. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 24 May to 14 September for groups of between 15 and 30.
A 2 acre garden surrounding a classic Queen Anne house (not open). Mixed planting to give interest from spring to late autumn. Herbaceous borders with a variety of colour themes. In late summer an emphasis on dahlias, salvias and grasses. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 16 June to 12 September for groups of between 10 and 30.
A bluebell woodland garden. The 2 acre garden with a perimeter woodland path inc treehouse, pebble garden, billabong, ferny hollow, bug palace, waterpool, shepherd’s hut and a traditional cottage garden filled with herbs. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 6 May to 9 May for groups of between 10 and 50.
3½ acre garden set in lovely Hampshire countryside with views to Alice Holt. Divided into different areas by yew hedges and walled garden. Focussing on as long a season as possible on heavy clay. Two reflective pools help break up lawn areas; lots of flower borders and beds; mature trees. Working greenhouses and vegetable garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15 May to June.
A colourful 1 acre garden, set within a wide variety of mature trees and shrubs. Long, sweeping, colour themed mixed borders give lots of ideas for planting in sun and shade. Contrasting features and textures throughout the garden are enhanced by interesting sculptures. Espaliered fruit trees, a woodland area, small greenhouse and roses in different settings all contribute to this much loved garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 19 May to 7 September for groups of 15+.
4 acres in lovely unspoilt countryside, featuring rooms containing many unusual plants and different aspects with a spectacular arched rose walk, water rill, mirror pond, herbaceous and shrub borders. Newly designed by David Austin roses, an octagonal garden with 25 different varieties. Explore the interesting arboretum, grass gardens and thatched pavilion. Every yr the owners seek improvement and the introduction of new, interesting and rare plants. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to July for groups of between 10 and 40.
¾ acre garden. Colourful in spring with azaleas, camellias, trilliums and erythroniums under old oaks and pines. Herbaceous cottage style borders with unusual plants for year-round interest. Bog garden, ponds, kitchen garden. Bantams, bees and birdsong with over 35 bird species noted. Wildlife areas. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to May for groups of 5+.
A 2 acre garden, surrounding a medieval manor house (not open), laid out in the ‘Arts and Crafts’ style with separate areas divided by yew hedges and stone walls. The established herbaceous borders contain some unusual plants providing interest throughout the summer. Steps lead to a lower level with reflecting pool and progressively less formal planting. I acre vineyard. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 20 June to 19 September for groups of between 10 and 30.
Here the plants choose where to grow. Californian tree poppies elbow valerian aside to crowd round the pool. Verbena ‘Bampton’ obstructs the way to the door. This is a plantsman’s garden with borders full of colour and unusual shrubs and tender perennials, salvias thrive in this warm and sheltered garden. Pandorea jasminoides, justicia and ageratum share the greenhouse with the tomatoes. Hellebores bloom under the trees, a 100 yr old wisteria rampages along pergolas, walls and terraces. Opens for By Arrangement visits in June for groups of between 15 and 30.
A beautiful 4 acre rural garden, overlooking Woodman vineyard, nestled on a gentle south facing slope, landscaped to draw the eye from one gentle terraced lawn to another with borders merging into the surrounding countryside and vines. Featuring a good selection of specimen trees, a walled garden, prairie planting and herbaceous borders. Millennium avenue of tulip trees. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 10 March to 11 September for groups of 10+.
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 tommasinianus, plus borders of dogwoods, willow stems and white birches. Scent from daphnes, and honeysuckle. Pleached hornbeams, rope-lined fountain garden, formal box-edged potager, yew-lined avenue and walks in adjoining meadows. Opens for By Arrangement visits in February for groups of between 10 and 24.
Designed by Gertrude Jekyll, Durmast has contrasting hot and cool colour borders, formal rose garden edged with lavender and a long herbaceous border. Many old trees, Victorian rockery and orchard with beautiful spring bulbs. Rare azaleas; Fama, Princeps and Gloria Mundi from Ghent. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 31 March to August for groups of between 10 and 50.
Award-winning urban oasis of linked garden areas inc small secret garden. Best in spring and summer months, but rich year-round plant interest with tree ferns, palms, acers and shrubs. Deep herbaceous borders planted with ferns, roses, grasses, agapanthus and alstroemerias. Significant exhibition of gallery quality sculpture and garden ceramics. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 18 May to 27 July for groups of between 12 and 20.
The planting in this large garden reflects our interest in trees, shrubs, fruit and vegetables. A wide variety of herbaceous plants provide colour and are placed in sweeping mixed borders that carry the eye down the long garden to the orchard and beyond. Near the house (not open) there are rose beds and herbaceous borders, as well as a small formal pond. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of up to 40.
Bustling, 4 acre wildlife garden filled with scent, colour and mature trees inc ½ acre cottage garden around a Victorian lodge, full of sweet peas, foxgloves, clematis, roses, agapanthus and salvia. Brick paths wind through this garden with plentiful seating areas, perfect for a cup of tea. The large garden is in restoration with a Woodpecker greenhouse, tree ferns, masses of new planting and 3D art. By arrangement visits on 24 May, 25 May, 31 May, 1 June, 7 June, 8 June, 21 June, 28 June, 29 June only.
⅓ acre garden divided into four rooms. Enter by the front gate to the welcome garden in blue and yellow, through an archway to the main herbaceous and shrub garden; pass through the next archway to the vegetable garden and greenhouse; final stop is the entertaining room with conservatory, gazebo, patio and where tea and cakes are served. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to August for groups of up to 20.
3 acre partly walled plantsman’s garden for all seasons. Large borders filled with a wide variety of unusual shrubs and perennials with imaginative plant combinations culminating in a profusion of colour in late summer. Hidden, secluded areas reveal surprise views of garden and village rooftops. A haven of peace, shared with birds, bees and butterflies, unseen or overlooked. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September for groups of between 10 and 30.
1¼ acre garden surrounded by working farmland with views to Butser Hill and boats in Chichester Harbour. Trees, shrubs, colourful herbaceous borders and small walled garden with herbs, vegetables and trained fruit trees. Large pond and woodland walk with shade-loving plants. A quiet and peaceful atmosphere with plenty of seats to enjoy the vistas within the garden and beyond. Opens for By Arrangement visits from July to September for groups of 12+.
6 acres both sides of the River Test. Fine display of daffodils, tulips, spring flowering trees and summer bedding. The main garden has herbaceous and annual borders, fruit trees, rose pergola, lavender walk and extensive lawns. An arboretum planted in the 1930s by Sir Harold Hillier contains three ponds, shrubs and specimen trees providing interest throughout the yr. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to August for groups of between 15 and 20.
This 12 acre spring woodland garden was laid out in 1893. An embarkation point for D-Day, the lighthouse in the garden now marks the entrance to the Beaulieu River. Distinct areas inc walled garden with camellias, coastal walk overlooking the Solent, woodland with mature magnolias and rhododendrons, arboretum with drifts of spring bulbs, wildlife ponds plus formal areas with a wishing well. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 16 April to 27 June for groups of between 15 and 30.
This sheltered naturalistic garden is one for all seasons, especially memorable in spring. It is mature and exuberant with contrasting areas, inc a traditional walled kitchen garden and free-range bantams. In July there are many butterflies in the wildflower meadow. Rustic seats throughout, good views, and described as ‘an oasis of peace and tranquillity.’ Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15 February to 15 July.
1½ acre garden of an enthusiastic plantswoman. A garden still in evolution with established areas and new projects to give fresh interest each yr. Informal and formal planting, dry/gravel and wet areas, sunny and shady beds, woodland and wildflower meadow walks. There are large established trees and newer specimen shrubs and trees. Planting combinations for year-round interest. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 19 May to July for groups of between 15 and 30.
A classic English country garden of about 2 acres surrounding a Regency former rectory (not open). Formal lawns and terrace provide tranquil views over parkland. A large walled garden with topiary and roses, full of interesting herbaceous plants and climbers for successional interest. Also a Mediterranean pool garden, orchard, wildflower meadow and fruit garden. Explore and enjoy. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 24 October for groups of 20+.
Informal herbaceous borders, trees and shrubs, a small orchard area, two greenhouses, fruit cage, productive vegetable garden, a wildflower meadow area and a small stumpery. Beehives in one corner of the garden and chickens in another corner. A feature of the garden is an unusual natural swimming pond, surrounded by water lilies, frequently visited by diving swallows and dragonflies. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 7 June to 2 August for groups of between 10 and 30.
Small, 8 metre x 8 metre, modern city garden incorporating family living with lush tropical foliage. A large range of unusual tropical style plants inc tree ferns, bananas, cannas, gingers and dahlias. The garden has flourished over the last 8 yrs into a tropical oasis with many plants grown from seeds and cuttings. Tropical plant enthusiasts do come to have a cuppa in the jungle! Opens for By Arrangement visits from July to 21 September for groups of up to 12.
A country garden situated high on chalk downland. On the site of a WW11 Spitfire assembly factory with Spitfire tethering rings still visible. This garden has wildlife at its heart and inc fruit and vegetables, a small orchard, wildlife pond, woodland planting and large areas of wildflower meadow. Wander across the downs to be rewarded with extensive views. Opens for By Arrangement visits in June for groups of up to 30.
A garden for all seasons, developed over 55 yrs into a profusely planted, contemporary cottage garden in peaceful surroundings. There is a constantly changing display in pots, starting with tulips and continuing with many unusual plants. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September for groups of 10+.
Hidden behind a C16 thatched cottage is an enticing 1½ acre garden. Colourful pots welcome you onto the terrace and four ducks await on the pond. Mature beds burst with cottage garden plants and shrubs. Raised beds are filled with vegetables. Walk through the newly built pergola covered in roses and clematis to a gypsy caravan which sits in a peaceful area of shrub roses and mature specimen trees. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 1 September for groups of between 15 and 40.
Evolving suburban water garden. Enjoy spring colour from azaleas, rhododendrons and bulbs, then summer colour from perennials, water lilies and tropical plants. A lawn meanders between informal beds and ponds, and bridges lead to a tranquil pergola seating area overlooking a wildlife pond. A rockery is skirted by a stream and a waterfall tumbles into a large lily pond, home to dragonflies. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 18 April to 11 August for groups of between 10 and 30.
Situated on a rural hilltop with panoramic views over Alice Holt Forest and the South Downs. The owner, being much more of an artist than a plantswoman has had great fun since 1981 creating this 1½ acre garden full of interesting and unusual planting combinations. The sweeping mixed borders and shrubs have spectacular colour throughout the season, particularly in late summer and early autumn. The unusual black, white and red border is very popular with visitors. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of between 10 and 30.