Visitor Information
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Offline Tickets
Your Visit
To hasten access to the garden please book online where the ticket price is cheaper!
We have put in a new ramp to access the walled garden from the cafe and a new exit turnstile for exiting the walled garden to the tearoom.
Please do not call us to make your reservation.
There are maps available in the tearoom.
Dogs are welcome on a short lead.
We have open water and poisonous plants. Children must be closely supervised by an adult at all times.
We hope you have a wonderful visit and very much look forward to sharing the garden with you.
Disabled Access
Disabled access to Houghton Lodge Gardens is challenging due to the topography: the house and gardens are on a steep bank, there are steps, some areas are wet and boggy, and there are gravel paths that make wheel movement difficult, which means it is not suitable for wheelchair users and mobility scooters.
Although we have put signage in the garden indicating a pathway for wheelchair users, this is because we have some very intrepid visitors. This signage is the least awkward route but we still do not recommend it for independent users of wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
We have spent a considerable sum of money to install ramps to make the tearoom and its terrace and entrance to the walled garden accessible as well as installing a fully accessible toilet. We have also removed gravel from the walled garden paths to make navigation easier, however, despite these improvements we know that the garden is not and never can be fully accessible.
We always want everyone to have a lovely time while they are visiting, and it is so sad when visitors are not able to see all of the garden, but we feel it is important that we highlight these severe shortcomings. For further details please refer to our Accessible Guide.
Discounted Entries
RHS members:
You don’t have to buy your free ticket online before you arrive. When you get here you show your card with the asterix to the tearoom staff and sign the spreadsheet and they will give you a sticker which allows you into the garden for free.
RHS member discounts are available in April, September (exc. 27th) and October.
Further Information
We have a tea room, The Glass House, where you can purchase food and drink. Further information can be found by clicking here. You are welcome to drop in and enjoy refreshments without purchasing an entry into the gardens.
Call: 01264 300370
No picnics.
We welcome visits from cyclists.
Dogs are welcome on short leads.
There is plenty of free car parking at Houghton Lodge Gardens.
Make sure you stop by to have a look at the fantastic selection of local gifts and products, including flowers by The Lodge Florist, a selection of wine, essential supplies and fresh bread from Hoxton Bakehouse and some fabulous gifts from local suppliers.
We have sadly had box blight in the wonderful topiary peacock garden and dragon, for more info please visit our gardeners blog here.
Disabled access to Houghton Lodge Gardens is challenging due to the topography: the house and gardens are on a steep bank, there are steps, some areas are wet and boggy, and there are gravel paths that make wheel movement difficult, which means it is not suitable for wheelchair users and mobility scooters.
Although we have put signage in the garden indicating a pathway for wheelchair users, this is because we have some very intrepid visitors. This signage is the least awkward route but we still do not recommend it for independent users of wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
We have spent a considerable sum of money to install ramps to make the tearoom and its terrace and entrance to the walled garden accessible as well as installing a fully accessible toilet. We have also removed gravel from the walled garden paths to make navigation easier, however, despite these improvements we know that the garden is not and never can be fully accessible.
We always want everyone to have a lovely time while they are visiting, and it is so sad when visitors are not able to see all of the garden, but we feel it is important that we highlight these severe shortcomings. For further details please refer to our Accessible Guide.
Sustainability
For more detailed information on our commitment to sustainability please read our ‘sustainability statement in full here’
Garden Closures
Some Saturday afternoons we have a wedding party using the walled garden. On these afternoons the walled garden will be closed for a few hours in the afternoon. However the outer garden and riverside walks are still open and we will let you into the outer garden at half price. The tearoom is serving take away tea, coffee and homemade cakes in the afternoon until 5.00pm. Please pay in the tearoom when you arrive.
Saturday 15th August – 12pm-5pm
Saturday 22nd August – 3pm-5pm
Wednesday 26th August – 3pm-5pm
Saturday 29th August – Whole garden closed
Saturday 5th September – 1pm 5pm
Monday 7th September – 2pm-5pm
Saturday 19th September – 2pm-5pm
Saturday 10th October – TBC
The Conservatory
The charming Conservatory in the walled Garden is available to rent. It can seat up to 25 people and is a perfect private space for workshops and small, intimate parties.
For more information email sophie@houghtonlodge.co.uk
Transport Links
Houghton Lodge is in the heart of the Test Valley, 20 minutes from Andover, Romsey, Salisbury and Winchester. We are close to excellent road networks with the M3, A303 and A30 running east-west and the A34 running north-south. Houghton is approximately an hour and a half from Central London, an hour from Oxford and 45 minutes from Southampton and the New Forest. Winchester and Andover are our nearest mainline stations (to/from London, Waterloo). We are five minutes from the local town of Stockbridge.
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