Find Gardens to visit in Hampshire near to you!
Hampshire’s Best Gardens: Dog Friendly & Top-Rated!
Hampshire offers a rich mix of highly rated gardens perfect for families, keen gardeners, and dog owners alike.
Standouts include Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway (4.7) with 200 acres and a charming steam railway, and Furzey Gardens (4.7), loved for its fairy walks and family appeal.
For rose lovers, Mottisfont shines from May to June, while wildlife fans will enjoy the tranquil beauty of Longstock Water Gardens (4.5), famed for its water features.
Historic charm and welcoming tea rooms add to the appeal at places like The Vyne and Houghton Lodge Gardens with many offering dog-friendly access and year-round interest.
Visitors praise the variety, beauty, family features and excellent facilities across Hampshire’s gardens.
Furzey Gardens, Minstead, Hampshire
Google Visitor Rating – 4.7
Furzey Gardens are ideally suited to the keen gardener & families. With lots of attractions including Arboretum, Meadows, Fairy Walks, Tea Room, Gift Shop & Plant Sales. More Details here
Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway, Exbury, Hampshire
Google Visitor Rating – 4.7
Exbury Gardens are set in 200 acres of grounds with beautiful gardens, walks, woodlands & a Steam Railway. Gift Shop, Plant Sales, Cafes & Dog Friendly too! More Details here
Houghton Lodge Gardens, Houghton, Hampshire
Google Visitor Rating – 4.4
Houghton Lodge garden is a smashing garden with plenty to see including walled garden, roses, orchard, topiary & an Oriental Garden.
Lovely Tearoom open year round & house tours as well. Dog Friendly! More Details here
Hillier Garden, Romsey, Hampshire
Google Visitor Rating – 4.7
The Hillier gardens are a super way to spend some time learning & enjoying the champion trees, gardens, cafe & children’s play areas.
At Christmas they have a super Light Up Trails event with lazers, food, drink & entertainment! More Details here
Mottisfont Walled Rose Garden, Romsey, Hampshire
Google Visitor Rating – 4.7
Mottisfont Walled Rose Garden offers a stunning place to visit with river walks, picnic areas, refreshments & a play area for children. Dog friendly, mostly.
The roses tend to be early flowering and only do so once a year. Best from May to June. More Details here
Hinton Ampner Gardens, Alresford, Hampshire
Google Review Rating – 4.5
Hinton Ampner gardens are set in the wonderful south downs park.
With walled gardens, estate walks, orchard, glasshouse, wildlife to spot & is dog friendly More Details here
West Green House Gardens, Hook, Hampshire
Google Visitor Rating – 4.5
West Green House Gardens offer a chance for walk around some lovely gardens, lake, Orangery & Greenhouse.
And then have a lovely afternoon tea! More Details here
Gilbert Whites House & Gardens, Selborne, Hampshire
TripAdvisor Rating – 4
Gilbert White’s House and Gardens are a splendid place to wander and relax. Split into a number of different garden styles there is something for everyone to enjoy.
The main areas areThe Six Quarters which are walled flower beds. Dogs welcome! More Details here
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Longstock Water Gardens, Stockbridge, Hampshire
TripAdvisor Rating – 4.5
John Lewis owned and named as “The finest water garden in the world” by the International Waterlily & Water Gardening Society.
Set in six acres with plentiful wildlife it is perfect for bird watchers and animal lovers alike and for those who just like to wander through woodlands and enjoy water features. More Details here
The Vyne House & Gardens, Basingstoke, Hampshire
Google Review Rating – 4.5
The Vyne House & Gardens is set in 9 hectares (about 22 acres!) of lakes, walled gardens and meadow. Shop, Tea Room & Bookshop.
The walled garden houses fruit and veggies and a dahlia border and the 17th Century summerhouse is the main focus of the formal gardens. Dogs welcome! More Details here
All information correct at the date of publication.