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? Take your pick from a whole bunch of 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/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">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 25 May, 5 July and 31 August 2026.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-walhampton-lymington"><a href="https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/7604/walhampton" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Walhampton</a>, Lymington</h2>



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<p>A grand historic landscape garden at <a href="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/walhampton-school/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Walhampton School</a> near Lymington, with sweeping walks around three lakes, a serpentine canal and prospect mount, all set within the grounds of an 18th-century mansion. Highlights include an Italian terrace with views across to the Isle of Wight, a former banana house, orangery and a plantsman’s glade, alongside mature magnolias and rhododendrons. </p>



<p><strong>When to go:</strong> <a href="https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/7604/walhampton" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Open 2pm–6pm</a> on 3 May 2026, with guided tours running roughly every 70 minutes from 2.15pm. Advance booking available or pay on the day.</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 village garden near Selborne 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 May to July 2026 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/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">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 12 June 2026 between 10am and 1pm.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-22-avon-avenue-ringwood"><a href="https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/36717/22-avon-avenue" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">22 Avon Avenue</a>, Ringwood</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1113" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2026/04/Japanese-Garden-NGS.jpg" alt="22 Avon Avenue, Ringwood Japanese Garden Hampshire open gardens" class="wp-image-40112" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2026/04/Japanese-Garden-NGS.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2026/04/Japanese-Garden-NGS-800x594.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2026/04/Japanese-Garden-NGS-1000x742.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2026/04/Japanese-Garden-NGS-768x570.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>A tranquil Japanese-themed water garden in Avon Castle, Ringwood, featuring granite sculptures, ponds, waterfalls, cloud topiary and seasonal bursts of azaleas and rhododendrons, with goldfish and water lilies adding to the peaceful setting. After a scenic stroll, Sunday visitors can enjoy tea, coffee and home-made cakes, with proceeds supporting Great Ormond Street Hospital. </p>



<p><strong>When to go:</strong> <a href="https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/36717/22-avon-avenue" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Open on</a> 3 May; 7 June; 12 July &amp; 9 August, 12pm–5pm, with advance booking available or pay on the day.</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> for ticketed afternoon events on 30 (2pm-5pm) and 31 May 2026 (12-3pm). 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-froyle-gardens-froyle"><a href="https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/17570/Froyle%20Gardens" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Froyle Gardens</a>, Froyle</h2>



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<p>Built around an ancient Saxon manor, the pretty East Hampshire hamlet of Froyle is known as ‘The Village of the Saints&#8217; thanks to Sir Hubert Miller, the former Lord of the Manor. A keen traveller and churchman, he added the unusual ornaments to local houses where, if you keep your eyes peeled, you&#8217;ll still see them today. Opening in June, along with a statue-spotting stroll, visitors to the village can tour 10 pretty Froyle gardens with all kinds of highlights, from colourful planting to greenhouses, water features, vegetables, roses, clematis and wildflower meadows. There’ll also be plants on sale and teas served in the village hall.</p>



<p><strong>When to go:</strong><a href="https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/17570/Froyle%20Gardens" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Open through the NGS</a> on 6 June 2026, 1.30-6pm. 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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