Hampshire &amp; Isle of Wight


<p>The <a href="https://ngs.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Gardens Scheme</a> opens the door to thousands of UK gardens, raising money for good causes and providing locals a chance to nose around these pretty patches. Fancy a day out &#8211; and a spot of inspiration for your own garden? Check out our pick of just some of the beautiful gardens opening this year around Hampshire, then book a visit.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bere-mill-whitchurch"><a href="https://beremillfarm.co.uk/garden/visiting-the-garden/">Bere Mill</a>, Whitchurch</h2>



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<p>If you know the area you&#8217;ll recognise the early 18th-century Bere Mill on the banks of the crystal-clear River Test. Surrounding it, cattle and sheep graze the water meadows. The gardens here have been carefully planted over 30 years with beautiful bulbs, herbaceous and Mediterranean borders a traditional orchard and two small arboretums, including one filled with Japanese shrubs and trees.</p>



<p><strong>When to go:</strong> <a href="https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/19432/bere-mill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Open to the public through the NGS</a> on Monday 6 May, Monday 27 May and Monday 26 August 2024.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-colemore-house-gardens-colemore"><a href="https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/11205/colemore-house-gardens" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Colemore House Gardens</a>, Colemore</h2>



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<p>A stunning four-acre garden in East Hampshire surrounded by beautiful unspoilt countryside. Among the highlights, the spectacular arched rose walk, water rill, mirror pond, herbaceous and shrub borders, arboretum and thatched pavilion. Look out too for the octagonal rose garden with 25 different varieties.</p>



<p><strong>When to go:</strong> Open for <a href="https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/11205/colemore-house-gardens" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">By Arrangement visits</a> from 15 May to October for groups of between 10 and 40.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hambledon-house-hambledon"><a href="https://ngs.org.uk/hambledon-house-hampshire-harts-delight/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hambledon House</a>, Hambledon</h2>



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<p>Close to Hambledon Vineyard, this pretty village garden is awash with colour. Owner Diana Hart-Dyke has been a member of the Hampshire National Gardens Scheme for years and has recorded a special video for it (featuring her rather famous daughter, Miranda Hart). Look out for the vegetable garden and more unusual seasonal plants and rarities.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>When to go:</strong> Open for <a href="https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/10818/hambledon_house" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">By Arrangement visits</a> from April to October for groups of between 10 and 40.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-redenham-park-house-andover"><a href="https://ngs.org.uk/gardens/redenham-park-house-sp11/">Redenham Park House</a>, Andover</h2>



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<p>Love a grand English estate? Extending out from the magnificent Grade II-listed Georgian manor, Redenham Park House has a formal rose garden, an avenue of pleated limes, a croquet lawn with a tapestry hedge, pear and apple trees and kitchen garden. After, head for tea served in the glass pool house. Most civilised.</p>



<p><strong>When to go:</strong> <a href="https://ngs.org.uk/gardens/redenham-park-house-sp11/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Drop in</a> on Friday 21 June or Friday 20 September between 10am and 1pm. Open for <a href="https://ngs.org.uk/gardens/redenham-park-house-sp11/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">By Arrangement visits</a> from June to October for groups of between 10 and 30.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-spitfire-house-stockbridge"><a href="https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/35012/spitfire-house" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spitfire House</a>, Stockbridge</h2>



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<p>A country garden on the site of a WW11 Spitfire assembly factory, see fruit and vegetables, a small orchard, wildlife pond, woodland planting and large areas of wildflower meadow at this chalk downland garden at Chattis Hill, with homemade teas on offer afterwards. Walk on across the downs for stunning panoramic views.</p>



<p><strong>When to go:</strong> <a href="https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/35012/spitfire-house" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Open through the NGS</a> on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May, 2pm &#8211; 5pm. Open for <a href="https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/35012/spitfire-house" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">By Arrangement visits</a> in June for groups of up to 30.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-yew-hurst-fordingbridge"><a href="https://ngs.org.uk/gardens/yew-hurst-sp6/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yew Hurst</a>, Fordingbridge</h2>



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<p>Home of a keen gardener and plant lover, this small New Forest garden is filled with a glorious display of herbaceous perennials, roses and shrubs and a small area of wild flowers.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>When to go:</strong> <a href="https://ngs.org.uk/gardens/yew-hurst-sp6/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Open through the NGS</a> on Saturday 22 June, 10am &#8211; 5pm. Homemade teas available.</p>



<p><em>For more open garden events around Hampshire with the National Gardens Scheme, visit <a href="https://ngs.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ngs.org.uk</a>. </em></p>


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