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Hinton Ampner - Yew Garden and Sunken Garden

Hinton Ampner, near Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0LA

Access Guide

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has steps.
  • This entrance is the entrance to the sunken garden, which is opposite the rear of Hinton Ampner House.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
  • The following are also available: an accessible route map.
  • This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is located in the courtyard. View information about this toilet (new tab)

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: manual wheelchairs. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
  • Sensory packs can be borrowed which include: ear defenders, dark tent and accessible maps.
  • You can borrow these from visitor reception.. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.

Route to (Yew Garden and Sunken Garden)

  • From visitor reception, proceed through the entrance to the walled garden and turn immediately right.
    Follow the path to the gift shop and turn left. Then go through an exit to the walled garden on the right, followed by an immediate turn to the left.
    As the house appears on the right, follow the path around the left-hand side of the house.
    Yew Garden is to the left and the Sunken Garden is straight ahead.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are gravel, muddy and paving stones.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Outdoor Spaces

  • Access into the area is via steps.
  • There are 10+ steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The access points to the area are located opposite the rear of the house and at both ends of the sunken garden.
  • There is open access at the surveyed access point.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: formal gardens.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass.
  • Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor space.
  • The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • There are not any bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.