About Alresford
'The ford over the river where the alder trees grow.'
Gardens Open to the Public
The National Gardens Scheme Yellow
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Listed below are some gardens close to Alresford that regularly open for the yellow book. Full details and a complete list can be obtained from the NGS web site. Just enter the name of the garden and click search.
Appletree House, Soberton, Droxford, Hampshire
Appletree House, Soberton, Droxford, Hampshire
Very popular, small romantic woodland garden with many varieties of clematis climbing through richly planted beds as well as over obelisks and arches. Meandering paths lead to views of the meadow beyond, and sitting areas afford vistas across the garden. The design belies the actual size: 40ft x 100ft
Very popular, small romantic woodland garden with many varieties of clematis climbing through richly planted beds as well as over obelisks and arches. Meandering paths lead to views of the meadow beyond, and sitting areas afford vistas across the garden. The design belies the actual size: 40ft x 100ft
Berry
Cottage, Farringdon,
nr Alton, Hampshire Berry
Cottage, Farringdon,
nr Alton, Hampshire
Small organic cottage garden with all-yr interest. Spring bulbs, roses, clematis and herbaceous borders. Pond and bog garden. Shrubbery and small kitchen garden
Small organic cottage garden with all-yr interest. Spring bulbs, roses, clematis and herbaceous borders. Pond and bog garden. Shrubbery and small kitchen garden
Bramdean
House, Bramdean,
Hampshire Bramdean
House, Bramdean,
Hampshire
Traditional 6-acre garden on chalk, famous for mirror-image herbaceous borders. Carpets of bulbs, especially snowdrops, in the spring. Very many unusual plants incl collection of old-fashioned sweet peas. 1-acre kitchen garden featuring prizewinning vegetables, fruit and flowers
Traditional 6-acre garden on chalk, famous for mirror-image herbaceous borders. Carpets of bulbs, especially snowdrops, in the spring. Very many unusual plants incl collection of old-fashioned sweet peas. 1-acre kitchen garden featuring prizewinning vegetables, fruit and flowers
12 Christchurch Road, Central Winchester, Hampshire 12
Christchurch Road, Central
Winchester, Hampshire
Small town garden with strong design enhanced by exuberant planting and all-yr interest. Winter-flowering shrubs, bulbs and hellebores. 2 water features incl slate-edged rill bordered by climbers. Small front garden designed to be viewed from the house
Small town garden with strong design enhanced by exuberant planting and all-yr interest. Winter-flowering shrubs, bulbs and hellebores. 2 water features incl slate-edged rill bordered by climbers. Small front garden designed to be viewed from the house
30 Compton Way, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4HS
30 Compton Way, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4HS
New Garden for 2013
Contemporary garden owned by local garden designer on the outskirts of Winchester. Sunny hilltop ¼-acre plot. Themed borders of colourful mixed planting on chalky soil, including dahlias and agapanthus. Kitchen and herb gardens, and pond >
New Garden for 2013
Contemporary garden owned by local garden designer on the outskirts of Winchester. Sunny hilltop ¼-acre plot. Themed borders of colourful mixed planting on chalky soil, including dahlias and agapanthus. Kitchen and herb gardens, and pond >
Crawley Gardens, nr Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2PU Brick Kiln Cottage, The Avenue, Herriard, Hampshire,
Crawley Gardens, nr Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2PU Exceptionally pretty village with thatched houses, C14 church and village pond. A different combination of gardens opens each month from April to July providing seasonal interest from gardens with varied character and style; most gardens benefit from fine country views. Enjoy the spring gardens at Paige Cottage and Gable Cottage, and the 3-acre traditional English country garden at Little Court with carpets of spring bulbs. In late spring and summer, other gardens join in, with traditional and contemporary approaches to landscape and planting, from the rill, pleached limes and prairie style borders at Bay Tree House, the colour-themed borders, herb wheel, and productive kitchen garden at Tanglefoot, with its traditional Victorian boundary wall, to the exuberant scramble of clematis, roses, jasmine and bee-loving plants at Barn Cottage. There are waterfalls at Gable Cottage and a grass labyrinth and tree house at Little Court which appeal to all ages
Crawley Gardens, nr Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2PU Exceptionally pretty village with thatched houses, C14 church and village pond. A different combination of gardens opens each month from April to July providing seasonal interest from gardens with varied character and style; most gardens benefit from fine country views. Enjoy the spring gardens at Paige Cottage and Gable Cottage, and the 3-acre traditional English country garden at Little Court with carpets of spring bulbs. In late spring and summer, other gardens join in, with traditional and contemporary approaches to landscape and planting, from the rill, pleached limes and prairie style borders at Bay Tree House, the colour-themed borders, herb wheel, and productive kitchen garden at Tanglefoot, with its traditional Victorian boundary wall, to the exuberant scramble of clematis, roses, jasmine and bee-loving plants at Barn Cottage. There are waterfalls at Gable Cottage and a grass labyrinth and tree house at Little Court which appeal to all ages
Dean
House, Kilmeston,
Hampshire Dean
House, Kilmeston,
Hampshire
The 9 acres have been described as 'a well-kept secret hidden beside the elegant facade of its Georgian centrepiece' with mixed and herbaceous borders, symmetrical rose garden, pond garden, working walled garden and glasshouses, sweeping lawns, York stone and gravel pathways and many young and mature trees and hedges
The 9 acres have been described as 'a well-kept secret hidden beside the elegant facade of its Georgian centrepiece' with mixed and herbaceous borders, symmetrical rose garden, pond garden, working walled garden and glasshouses, sweeping lawns, York stone and gravel pathways and many young and mature trees and hedges
Dipley Mill Dipley Road, Hartley Wintney, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 8JP
Dipley Mill Dipley Road, Hartley Wintney, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 8JP
A romantic adventure awaits as you wander by the meandering streams surrounding this Domesday Book listed mill! Explore many magical areas, such as the Rust garden, the pill-box grotto or the ornamental courtyard. Or just escape into wild meadows. 'One of the most beautiful gardens in Hampshire' according to Alan Titchmarsh in his TV programme 'Love Your Garden'
A romantic adventure awaits as you wander by the meandering streams surrounding this Domesday Book listed mill! Explore many magical areas, such as the Rust garden, the pill-box grotto or the ornamental courtyard. Or just escape into wild meadows. 'One of the most beautiful gardens in Hampshire' according to Alan Titchmarsh in his TV programme 'Love Your Garden'
The Dower House,Springvale Road,Headbourne Worthy,Winchester. The Dower House,Springvale Road,Headbourne Worthy,Winchester.
5½ acres with easy paths, numerous seats, good views, colourful perennials, shrubs and mature trees (incl large Indian bean tree and cercis 'Forest Pansy'). Bog garden, good pond with fish and water lilies. Small secret courtyard garden and excellent container planting on residents' patios.
5½ acres with easy paths, numerous seats, good views, colourful perennials, shrubs and mature trees (incl large Indian bean tree and cercis 'Forest Pansy'). Bog garden, good pond with fish and water lilies. Small secret courtyard garden and excellent container planting on residents' patios.
The
Down House, Itchen
Abbas, Hampshire The
Down House, Itchen
Abbas, Hampshire
2-acre garden developed by owners since 2001, laid out in rooms overlooking Itchen Valley, adjoining the Pilgrim's Way, with walks through a large meadow to the river. Carpet of snowdrops and crocus, plus borders of coloured stems in winter. Roped rose garden, hot borders, wildlife pond and shady places in summer. Pleached hornbeams, yew-lined avenues, woodland nut and orchard walk. Working vineyard
2-acre garden developed by owners since 2001, laid out in rooms overlooking Itchen Valley, adjoining the Pilgrim's Way, with walks through a large meadow to the river. Carpet of snowdrops and crocus, plus borders of coloured stems in winter. Roped rose garden, hot borders, wildlife pond and shady places in summer. Pleached hornbeams, yew-lined avenues, woodland nut and orchard walk. Working vineyard
Farleigh
House, nr Basingstoke,
Hampshire Farleigh
House, nr Basingstoke,
Hampshire
Contemporary garden of great tranquillity designed by Georgia Langton, surrounded by wonderful views. 3-acre walled garden in three sections: ornamental potager, formal rose garden and wild rose garden. Greenhouse full of exotics, serpentine yew walk, contemplative pond garden and lake with planting for wildlife. Approx 10 acres and 1 hour to walk around
Contemporary garden of great tranquillity designed by Georgia Langton, surrounded by wonderful views. 3-acre walled garden in three sections: ornamental potager, formal rose garden and wild rose garden. Greenhouse full of exotics, serpentine yew walk, contemplative pond garden and lake with planting for wildlife. Approx 10 acres and 1 hour to walk around
Hinton
Ampner, Alresford,
Hampshire Hinton
Ampner, Alresford,
Hampshire
12 acres; C20 shrub garden designed by Ralph Dutton. Strong architectural elements using yew and box topiary; spectacular views. Bold effects using simple plants, restrained and dramatic bedding. Orchard with spring wild flowers and bulbs within formal box hedges; magnolia and philadelphus walks. Dell garden made from chalk pit. Shrub rose border dating from 1950s. Walled garden now restored
12 acres; C20 shrub garden designed by Ralph Dutton. Strong architectural elements using yew and box topiary; spectacular views. Bold effects using simple plants, restrained and dramatic bedding. Orchard with spring wild flowers and bulbs within formal box hedges; magnolia and philadelphus walks. Dell garden made from chalk pit. Shrub rose border dating from 1950s. Walled garden now restored
Hill
House, Old Alresford,
Hampshire Hill
House, Old Alresford,
Hampshire
Traditional English 2-acre garden, established 1938, divided by yew hedge. Large croquet lawn framing the star of the garden, the huge multi-coloured herbaceous border. Impressive dahlia bed and butterfly-attracting sunken garden in lavender shades. Prolific old-fashioned kitchen garden with hens and bantams both fluffy and large. Small Dexter cows, possibly with calves
Traditional English 2-acre garden, established 1938, divided by yew hedge. Large croquet lawn framing the star of the garden, the huge multi-coloured herbaceous border. Impressive dahlia bed and butterfly-attracting sunken garden in lavender shades. Prolific old-fashioned kitchen garden with hens and bantams both fluffy and large. Small Dexter cows, possibly with calves
Lake
House, Northington,
Hampshire Lake
House, Northington,
Hampshire
2 large lakes in Candover Valley set off by mature woodland with waterfalls, abundant bird life, long landscaped vistas and folly. 1½-acre walled garden, mixed borders, long herbaceous border, rose pergola leading to moon gate. Formal kitchen garden, flowering pots, conservatory and greenhouses. Picnicking by lakes
2 large lakes in Candover Valley set off by mature woodland with waterfalls, abundant bird life, long landscaped vistas and folly. 1½-acre walled garden, mixed borders, long herbaceous border, rose pergola leading to moon gate. Formal kitchen garden, flowering pots, conservatory and greenhouses. Picnicking by lakes
Little Court, Crawley, Nr. Winchester, Hampshire Little Court, Crawley, Nr. Winchester, Hampshire
3-acre traditional C19 country garden in contrasting walled sections. Carpets of crocus, prolific summer flowers, giving harmonious colour throughout the year, with fine lawns. Walled kitchen garden, a house in an ash tree suitable for all ages, and extensive farmland views. A garden of great tranquillity loved by artists and photographers
3-acre traditional C19 country garden in contrasting walled sections. Carpets of crocus, prolific summer flowers, giving harmonious colour throughout the year, with fine lawns. Walled kitchen garden, a house in an ash tree suitable for all ages, and extensive farmland views. A garden of great tranquillity loved by artists and photographers
Merdon Manor, Merdon Castle Lane, Hursley, Hampshire, SO21 2JJ
Merdon Manor, Merdon Castle Lane, Hursley, Hampshire, SO21 2JJ
A country garden surrounded by spectacular views all round, with a ha-ha to keep out the black sheep. 5 acres. Roses, shrub walk, container plants, wild pond, with special secret walled garden. Wonderfully tranquil and quiet
A country garden surrounded by spectacular views all round, with a ha-ha to keep out the black sheep. 5 acres. Roses, shrub walk, container plants, wild pond, with special secret walled garden. Wonderfully tranquil and quiet
Old Alresford House, Colden Lane, Old Alresford, Hampshire Old Alresford House, Colden Lane, Old Alresford, Hampshire
C18 landscape garden (Grade ll listed) restored from original plans. 22-acre parkland with rare breeds surrounded by 13-acre gardens and perimeter woodland walk (30 mins) featuring ha-ha, immaculate lawns, shrubberies, wildlife pond, chalk stream with bog garden, boardwalk and medieval coach road. Views and vistas. Also, contemporary Mediterranean walled garden
C18 landscape garden (Grade ll listed) restored from original plans. 22-acre parkland with rare breeds surrounded by 13-acre gardens and perimeter woodland walk (30 mins) featuring ha-ha, immaculate lawns, shrubberies, wildlife pond, chalk stream with bog garden, boardwalk and medieval coach road. Views and vistas. Also, contemporary Mediterranean walled garden
Rotherfied Park, East Tisted, Hampshire GU34 3QE Rotherfied Park, East Tisted, Hampshire
Take some ancient ingredients: ice house, ha-ha, lime avenue; add a walled garden, fruit and vegetables, trees and hedges; set this 12-acre plot in an early C19 park (picnic here from noon) with views to coin clichés about. Mix in a bluebell wood and grass amphitheatre
Take some ancient ingredients: ice house, ha-ha, lime avenue; add a walled garden, fruit and vegetables, trees and hedges; set this 12-acre plot in an early C19 park (picnic here from noon) with views to coin clichés about. Mix in a bluebell wood and grass amphitheatre
Tanglefoot (part of Crawley Gardens group), Crawley, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2QB Tanglefoot, Crawley, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2QB
Designed and developed by owners since 1976, Tanglefoot’s ½-acre garden is a blend of influences, from Monet-inspired rose arch and small wildlife pond to Victorian boundary wall with trained fruit trees. Highlights include a raised lily pond, wild-flower meadow, herbaceous bed (a riot of colour later in the summer), herb wheel, large productive kitchen garden and unusual flowering plants
Designed and developed by owners since 1976, Tanglefoot’s ½-acre garden is a blend of influences, from Monet-inspired rose arch and small wildlife pond to Victorian boundary wall with trained fruit trees. Highlights include a raised lily pond, wild-flower meadow, herbaceous bed (a riot of colour later in the summer), herb wheel, large productive kitchen garden and unusual flowering plants
Upham Farm, Upham Upham Farm, Upham
Established 1-acre garden with mature trees and shrubs. Borders recently renovated with new plantings of perennials and grasses, incl a hot border, to achieve colour and interest all- yr. Rose garden with floral arches, a wild flower meadow, productive kitchen garden and orchard add to this garden's story
Established 1-acre garden with mature trees and shrubs. Borders recently renovated with new plantings of perennials and grasses, incl a hot border, to achieve colour and interest all- yr. Rose garden with floral arches, a wild flower meadow, productive kitchen garden and orchard add to this garden's story
Walden,Common Hill, Medstead, Hampshire Walden,Common Hill, Medstead, Hampshire
2-acre sloping garden on chalk, designed by the owners, with panoramic views towards Winchester. Restored 60ft rockery with many alpine species. Early summer colour with hardy perennials, peonies, roses, mature shrubs and fruit trees. Interesting sculptures enhance the garden whilst recycled objects add interest and humour.
2-acre sloping garden on chalk, designed by the owners, with panoramic views towards Winchester. Restored 60ft rockery with many alpine species. Early summer colour with hardy perennials, peonies, roses, mature shrubs and fruit trees. Interesting sculptures enhance the garden whilst recycled objects add interest and humour.
Weir House, Abbotstone Road, Old Alresford, Hampshire Weir House, Abbotstone Road, Old Alresford, Hampshire
Spectacular riverside garden with sweeping lawn backed by old walls, yew buttresses and mixed perennial beds. Contemporary vegetable and cut flower garden incorporating many different crops. Surprising uses for scaffolding and painters' ladders and sculpture by Mark Merer. Children can use the playground at their own risk. Recently designed pool garden
Spectacular riverside garden with sweeping lawn backed by old walls, yew buttresses and mixed perennial beds. Contemporary vegetable and cut flower garden incorporating many different crops. Surprising uses for scaffolding and painters' ladders and sculpture by Mark Merer. Children can use the playground at their own risk. Recently designed pool garden