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One hour• Stroll along the South Terrace taking

in the uninterrupted views across rolling Hampshire countryside.

• Enjoy a sweet treat in the café and browse the gifts in our shop.

A morning/afternoon• Wander through the house and

enjoy the Georgian elegance recreated by Ralph Dutton after a devastating fire in 1960.

• Explore the garden’s meandering paths including the Walled Garden where we produce food for our café.

Make a day of it• Explore the wider estate with one

of our self-led walks, then pause for refreshments in our café on your return.

• Visit the house and experience the world Ralph Dutton created as he blended Georgian aesthetics with modern-day comfortable living.

• Stop off in the shop on your way out and buy some great local products including plants from our nursery.

Ancient Tree WalkHinton Ampner’s parkland is home to several historically important trees, classified as Ancient, Notable and Veteran. Follow this trail to discover our trees of interest. Ancient trees: Historically important trees. Often have huge girths but may not be tall as they shrink down with age. They are in the third or final stage of life. They also support wildlife that cannot live anywhere else.

Veteran trees: Trees in the second stage of life, important habitats for wildlife and fungi, generally old but can include some younger trees, where premature ageing characteristics are present.

Notable trees: Trees of local importance or those considered to be the next generation of ‘Veteran trees’.

1 Lime tree (Tilia x europaea) Age – mid-18C

2 Horse Chestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum) Age – early-18C

3 Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) Age – early-18C

4 Lime Avenue (Tilia x europaea) Age – early-18C Originally planted to line the driveway to the Tudor house before Ralph Dutton redesigned Hinton Ampner.

5 Pollarded Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) Age – circa 1898

6 Oak (Quercus robur) This ancient oak has had the top blown off and it is likely that the scar on the north side of the trunk was caused by a lightning strike.

7 Oak (Quercus robur)

8 Oak (Quercus robur) A fine example of an ancient oak, however it is hollow, and filled with concrete. This was considered good practice in the 1900’s, but is no longer used as it can produce toxins.

9 Oak (Quercus robur) This tree has a lot of burring, this is the growth on its side, which is highly prized in carpentry.

10 Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa)

11 Oak (Quercus robur)

12 Oak (Quercus robur) The finest example of an oak in the parkland. A classic shape with even open growth.

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13 Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) Age – circa 1936 A fine example of its kind and part of Ralph Dutton’s re-planting of the parkland.

14 Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) A fine tall tree, however another victim of concrete filling in the 1990’s.

15 Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) With the threat of Ash Die Back this tree’s importance has risen. A fine example of its kind.

16 Oak (Quercus robur) A massive tree possibly 500-600 years old, dating back to Tudor times, it survived the Civil War and is the most iconic tree on the Estate.

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Walk distance: 1.47 miles (2.37km)Level: Easy, allow 45 minutesDogs on short leads at all times

Please be aware that this walk is not accessible for wheelchairs or buggies.

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How do I get to the estate walks?We have three great estate walks to explore. The Dutton and Stewkeley walks set off just beyond the church and our Ancient Tree walk begins in the garden. See overleaf for our walking routes.

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Where can I take my dog?Dogs are welcome on short leads at all times in the garden and estate. We have great walks for you and your four-legged friend to explore as well as plenty of outdoor seating at our café to refresh yourself after your walk. Please note: No dogs allowed in the Walled Garden, Café or House. There are cattle in the parkland so please keep your dog on a lead and under control.

What is there to do for families? Pick up one of our family trails in the school holidays. Or pick up our house spotter quiz and explore Ralph Dutton’s house.

Visit our website for more details about our exciting programme of events, from children’s trails to relaxed summer music.

Summer of MusicSelected Sundays in July and August

Flora Domestica, Sat 1–Sun 30 June

Outdoor Theatre: Illyria’s Frankenstein, Sat 31 August

Summer Holidays Tudor Trail, Sat 20 Jul–Sun 8 Sep

A modern home witha historic twistHinton Ampner – one man’s vision of a historic country estate with the feel of Georgian grandeur. Ralph Dutton, 8th Lord Sherborne, inherited Hinton Ampner in 1935 and painstakingly rebuilt and furnished it after a devastating fire in 1960.

He designed a home that seamlessly blended classical interiors with elegant gardens and parkland. What you see today is his vision for a home that recalls

the past while embracing the present.

Top 5 things to see at Hinton Ampner

The Drawing RoomSimple living inspired by Georgian stateliness.

The Potting ShedTake a break and read up on our garden by the wood burner.

The Blue John CollectionDiscover a beautiful collection of decorative pieces created from a rare and highly-prized mineral.

The Walled GardenProducing seasonal fruit and vegetables for the café as well as cut flowers for the house.

The wider estate Take a stroll in the wider estate and discover historic farms and ancient woodland.

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Get in touchHinton Ampner, Near Alresford, Hampshire SO24 0LA Telephone: 01962 771305 Email: hintonampner@nationaltrust.org.uk Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hinton-ampner

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Dutton Estate WalkFollow the golden arrow markers and take in the historic estate at Hinton Ampner. This was the final part of Ralph Dutton’s vision for an estate, garden and house that would blend harmoniously into the surrounding countryside.

1 At the end of the field turn left on the road, ten metres along the road turn right on the track as denoted by the way marker.

2 As you walk along the ridge look out north; looking out over the site of the Battle of Cheriton in 1644.

3 To the left of the path you will notice a large house. This was the home of the last of the Dutton line, Joan Dutton, youngest sister of Ralph Dutton. Head over the road and on towards the woods.

4 Although this is ancient woodland, Ralph Dutton did a lot of work on improving it, making it a vital part of the working estate. In the spring the woodland is turned into a sea of blue as native bluebells carpet the ground.

5 As you exit Joan’s Acre Wood, walk along a short bit of road before turning left through double gates into Broom Wood.

6 Follow the path out of the woodland, crossing the road before you turn right up along the Wayfarer’s Way which borders Hinton Ampner’s parkland, and then back into our grounds.

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Join usWe need friendly, enthusiastic people to make Hinton Ampner a welcoming, inspirational and interactive place for our visitors – why not become a volunteer? Find out more on our website.

Support usHelp us conserve Hinton Ampner by buying a raffle ticket or ask our Visitor Reception team about becoming a National Trust member today!

Enjoyed Hinton Ampner?In less than forty minutes you could be at Uppark, Winchester City Mill or Mottisfont.

Mottisfont, Hampshire SO51 0LP Uppark House and Garden, West Sussex GU31 5QR

Winchester City Mill,Hampshire SO23 9BH

Parts of our estate walks can get very muddy so please

dress accordingly.

Don’t forget to look back between points 2 and 5 to see the house in its picturesque setting.

Walk distance: 1.9 miles (3km)Level: Easy, allow 50-60 minutesDogs on short leads at all times

Please be aware that this walk is not accessible for wheelchairs or buggies.

Walk distance: 4 miles (6.4km)Level: Moderate, allow 2.5 hoursDogs on short leads at all times

Please be aware that this walk is not accessible for wheelchairs or buggies.

Keep an eye out for the gold markers with the Hinton Crest to follow the Dutton Estate walk.

Keep an eye out for the red markers with the

Hinton Crest to follow the Stewkeley walk.

Bring your wellies!

Bring your wellies!

Welcome to Hinton Ampner

One man’s vision for a Georgian country estate

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Stewkeley WalkThe Stewkeley walk is named after the first family documented as living in the mansion at Hinton Ampner. It stayed in the family and its descendants (Stawell and Dutton) for over 400 years.

1 Head right through a small gate after the church and turn right following the red arrows and Wayfarer’s Way.

2 Walk with Hinton’s parkland to your right, down the hill to two sets of gates, go through both into the paddock and head straight on up the hill.

3 Just beyond the brow of the hill go through the gate and head across the field to the stile at the other end.

4 Cross the next meadow, keeping to the right of the meadow, then out onto the road, turning left to continue on this walking route, or right to explore the village of Kilmeston.

5 Follow the road round, bearing left at the fork.

6 Continue down the road through the avenue of beech trees.

This beech avenue was likely planted in 1936 just as Ralph was starting work on remodelling the old Tudor house and formalising the gardens.

7 At end of the avenue you will come to a cross-roads with the estate paths. Turn left along the track.

8 Soon you will reach the gate from point 2. Turn right back up the hill to the start with Hinton Ampner parkland and garden on your left-hand side.