Beautiful gardens and hidden treasures As well as its breathtaking natural beauty Test Valley includes four outstanding gardens which are all unique, and well worth a visit. So whether you are a keen, green-fingered gardener, someone who admires and enjoys the beauty of blooms, or are perhaps simply looking for somewhere stunning to walk – the gardens are waiting to be discovered, no matter the season
Visit the famous walled rose garden at National Trust property, Mottisfont Abbey, which includes more than 500 varieties of stunning roses. The picturesque grounds have much to excite visitors all year round, along with a jam-packed programme of events and exhibitions.
Hillier house image © March Creative
Discover the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, with its acclaimed water garden and collection of 42,000 plants from around the world, including 13 national plant collections and the largest winter garden in Europe. There are events throughout the year including, Art in the Garden, a sculpture exhibition running from May to October.
Go along to the glorious garden at King John’s House to see many trees, shrubs and plants that would have been grown from medieval to Victorian times. From a medievalstyle Herber, to wellstocked beds with flowers of the period, such as lavender, old roses and clematis, apple trees and a summer meadow. Follow the path which takes you to a fountain courtyard, then to the tearoom in the Victorian garden
King John s House
Houghton Lodge Gardens near Stockbridge is a hidden gem and is recognised as one of the finest gardens in Hampshire. Enjoy the Walled Garden with stunning peony walk and rose arbour, themed herb garden and ancient orchard of fruit trees. Look out for Tom, Dick, Harry and Herbert the Alpacas!
Houghton Lodge
Hil lier Gardens
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Houghton Lodge
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens & Arboretum Test Valley Visitor Guide 2020
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