Hampshire &amp; Isle of Wight


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sandham-memorial-garden-burghclere"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/hampshire/sandham-memorial-chapel" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sandham Memorial Garden</a>, Burghclere</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/03/Sandham-apple-orchard-blossom-National-Trust-Images-Hugh-Mothersole-1-1.jpg" alt="Sandham-apple-orchard-blossom-National-Trust-Images-Hugh-Mothersole" class="wp-image-26066" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/03/Sandham-apple-orchard-blossom-National-Trust-Images-Hugh-Mothersole-1-1.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/03/Sandham-apple-orchard-blossom-National-Trust-Images-Hugh-Mothersole-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/03/Sandham-apple-orchard-blossom-National-Trust-Images-Hugh-Mothersole-1-1-720x480.jpg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/03/Sandham-apple-orchard-blossom-National-Trust-Images-Hugh-Mothersole-1-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/03/Sandham-apple-orchard-blossom-National-Trust-Images-Hugh-Mothersole-1-1-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: National Trust Images. <em>Hugh Mothersole</em></figcaption></figure>



<p>Created in the 1920s on land that was once part of the Highclere estate (of Downton Abbey fame), this small, tranquil plot is made up of an orchard, meadow and Garden of Reflection. It wraps around a well-preserved chapel with frescoes painted by Stanley Spencer, depicting his experiences as a medical orderly in World War I. In spring, the orchard, which contains rare apple cultivars, is a blizzard of white and pink, while the meadow twinkles with daffodils, later replaced by orchids and wildflowers.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mottisfont-near-romsey"><a aria-label="Mottisfont (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mottisfont</a>, near Romsey </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/03/Mottisfont-cherry-orchard-National-Trust-Images-James-Dobson-1620984-1.jpg" alt="Cherry orchard in blossom at Mottisfont © National Trust Images. James Dobson" class="wp-image-36867" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/03/Mottisfont-cherry-orchard-National-Trust-Images-James-Dobson-1620984-1.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/03/Mottisfont-cherry-orchard-National-Trust-Images-James-Dobson-1620984-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/03/Mottisfont-cherry-orchard-National-Trust-Images-James-Dobson-1620984-1-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/03/Mottisfont-cherry-orchard-National-Trust-Images-James-Dobson-1620984-1-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: © National Trust Images. <em>James Dobson</em></figcaption></figure>



<p>Spring arrives in style at Mottisfont, where the gardens burst into colour as blossom begins to unfurl across the estate. In the orchard, fragrant Mount Fuji cherry trees create clouds of pale pink and white, while in the walled garden gnarled fruit trees show off candy-pink apple buds and delicate pear blossom.</p>



<p>From 20 March to 10 May, the National Trust invite visitors to slow down and savour the season during it&#8217;s annual <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/hampshire/mottisfont/blossom-at-mottisfont" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blossom Time</a>. Pick up a blossom highlights map to track down Mottisfont&#8217;s best displays, pause beneath the trees and enjoy poetry by Simon Armitage and music from his band LYR celebrating the arrival of spring.</p>



<p>Inside the house, families can follow a simple spotter trail, try their hand at origami or make a paper blossom badge to take home. Elsewhere, blossom-themed treats appear in the cafés and shop, from seasonal scones to collectable blossom pin badges, with donations helping support conservation work at Mottisfont.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hinton-ampner-near-arlesford"><a aria-label="Hinton Ampner  (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hinton-ampner" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hinton Ampner</a>, near Arlesford</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/05/Hinton-Ampner-cherry-blossom-National-Trust-Images-James-Dobson-1623871-min-1000x667.jpg" alt="from late March, Mount Fuji cherry trees burst into flower in Mottisfont’s orchard, releasing a honey fragrance that makes them a favourite with visiting bees. In the tussocky grass you’ll spot splashes of colour from naturalised narcissi, species tulips and snakeshead fritillaries. In the walled garden gnarly fruit trees display candy-pink apple buds and white pear blossom-hampshire" class="wp-image-30829" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/05/Hinton-Ampner-cherry-blossom-National-Trust-Images-James-Dobson-1623871-min-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/05/Hinton-Ampner-cherry-blossom-National-Trust-Images-James-Dobson-1623871-min-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/05/Hinton-Ampner-cherry-blossom-National-Trust-Images-James-Dobson-1623871-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/05/Hinton-Ampner-cherry-blossom-National-Trust-Images-James-Dobson-1623871-min-788x525.jpg 788w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/05/Hinton-Ampner-cherry-blossom-National-Trust-Images-James-Dobson-1623871-min.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: © National Trust Images. <em>James Dobson</em></figcaption></figure>



<p>Just outside Winchester, Hinton Ampner is another glorious spot for spring blossom. From late March, the little cherry orchard fills with soft pink Japanese cherry flowers, creating one of the prettiest scenes in the garden.</p>



<p>First to appear are the bright pink, double blooms of the ‘Kanzan’ variety, followed by the more delicate, creamy blossoms of Mount Fuji. Nearby, the walled kitchen garden offers another perfect place to pause, where fruit trees burst into clusters of candy-pink and white petals.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-vyne-near-basingstoke"><a aria-label="The Vyne (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-vyne" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Vyne</a>, near Basingstoke </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/03/The-Vyne-apple-orchard-blossom-©-National-Trust-Images-James-Dobson-1.jpg" alt="The Vyne - apple orchard blossom © National Trust Images James Dobson" class="wp-image-36868" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/03/The-Vyne-apple-orchard-blossom-©-National-Trust-Images-James-Dobson-1.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/03/The-Vyne-apple-orchard-blossom-©-National-Trust-Images-James-Dobson-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/03/The-Vyne-apple-orchard-blossom-©-National-Trust-Images-James-Dobson-1-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/03/The-Vyne-apple-orchard-blossom-©-National-Trust-Images-James-Dobson-1-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: © National Trust Images<em> James Dobson</em></figcaption></figure>



<p>Spring brings delicate waves of blossom across the historic gardens of The Vyne. In the traditional orchard, heritage apple, pear and plum trees burst into candyfloss-like blooms through March and April, beautifully framed by the warm brick walls of the garden.</p>



<p>Elsewhere, arching fans of fruit blossom soften the walled garden, while the wild garden fills with the almond-scented flowers of bird cherry. A little later in the season, pink cherry blossom joins the display. It’s well worth pairing a blossom wander with a longer stroll through the wider estate and surrounding woodland trails.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mottistone-gardens-near-newport-isle-of-wight"><a aria-label="Mottistone Gardens (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mottistone-gardens/features/spring-in-the-gardens-at-mottistone" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mottistone Gardens</a>, near Newport, Isle of Wight</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="751" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/03/Mottistone-Gardens-blossom-National-Trust-Images-Rebecca-Bevan-1321462-1.jpg" alt="Mottistone-Gardens-blossom-National-Trust-Images-Rebecca-Bevan" class="wp-image-26060" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/03/Mottistone-Gardens-blossom-National-Trust-Images-Rebecca-Bevan-1321462-1.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/03/Mottistone-Gardens-blossom-National-Trust-Images-Rebecca-Bevan-1321462-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/03/Mottistone-Gardens-blossom-National-Trust-Images-Rebecca-Bevan-1321462-1-666x500.jpg 666w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/03/Mottistone-Gardens-blossom-National-Trust-Images-Rebecca-Bevan-1321462-1-768x577.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/03/Mottistone-Gardens-blossom-National-Trust-Images-Rebecca-Bevan-1321462-1-699x525.jpg 699w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: © National Trust Images <em>Rebecca Bevan</em></figcaption></figure>



<p>Just reopened and springing into bloom, the orchard is the place to go right now at the beautiful Mottistone estate and gardens (followed by the tearoom, of course!). Apple, cherry and crab apple trees create an avenue of confetti blossom. Gorgeous. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-exbury-gardens-exbury-new-forest"><a aria-label="Exbury Gardens (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.exbury.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Exbury Gardens</a>, Exbury, New Forest</h2>



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<p>Spring is nothing short of spectacular at Exbury Gardens, where the New Forest garden erupts with colour from rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and towering magnolias. Head to Home Wood for one of the season’s highlights: the magnificent Magnolia campbellii, its branches smothered in deep pink blooms as the rhododendrons begin to burst into flower around it. Elsewhere, the gardens’ collection of 48 Japanese cherry trees, planted as part of the UK–Japan Sakura Cherry Tree Project, creates a picture-perfect spot for a spring picnic beneath drifting blossom.</p>



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