Longstock Park Water Garden
A peaceful water garden in the stunning Hampshire countryside, providing the perfect setting to relax, unwind and appreciate the most beautiful views whatever the season.
Visit the Water Garden in Hampshire
Enjoy the outdoors and head to Longstock Park Water Garden in the Test Valley. Enjoy this beautiful and enchanting garden with its serene water landscape dotted with charming wooden bridges. Stroll along meandering paths and discover diverse flora while enjoying the soothing ambience of this stunning, intimate garden which was owned and loved by the founder of the John Lewis Partnership.
Visitors are able to purchase tickets on the day at the gate. Please be aware that we only take card payments at the garden.
Water Garden Season Tickets
Unlimited seasonal visits, exclusive retail discounts and changing garden views with every visit.
Experience our stunning Hampshire water garden as it blooms and transforms from spring through to autumn. Cardholders receive unlimited entry, 10% off at our Farm Shop and Nursery and priority garden news and updates.
About Our Water Garden
Take a quiet moment to yourself and indulge in the stunningly serene atmosphere of the water garden.
Our garden spans six acres of crystal-clear water, islands and woodland valleys. We’re incredibly proud that it’s been named “The finest water garden in the world” by the International Waterlily & Water Gardening Society.
Nature and the Seasons
Water Garden Wildlife
The Longstock Park Water Garden is a beautiful and serene setting that attracts a variety of water birds, insects, butterflies and fish.
Water Garden Flora
The water garden is home to a significant plant collection, including over 100 different trees and 40 different waterlily species alone.
Seasons at the Water Garden
From frosty mornings to sun drenched days, the breathtaking scenery has to be seen to be believed.
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Longstock Park Nursery
Discover a hidden gem in the Test Valley. Our garden centre is home to a wide selection of quality plants, beautiful garden supplies and specialist advice all year round. Stroll through the walled garden, find inspiration from our extensive herbaceous border and let our knowledgeable Partners help your garden flourish.
Farm Shop
Welcome to the heart of Longstock Park! We bring you the best of Leckford and the region. Find an exceptional selection of quality food, drink and gifts. Fresh produce, including our own Leckford produce grown right here on our farm, alongside artisan goods from trusted local producers. Your essential stop for exceptional ingredients.
Longstock Park Café
Stop off, tuck in and relax. Our menu is thoughtfully crafted with the highest quality fresh, seasonal ingredients, some sourced from right here on our own farm as well as local and regional suppliers. Enjoy a hearty breakfast, a light lunch or one of our homemade cakes baked with our own Leckford Flour. Sit back and enjoy the view from our stunning oak-framed café.
Being Environmentally Conscious
As part of our commitment to sustainability, we tend the gardens respectfully, which means it looks vibrant and beautiful throughout the changing seasons.
We reduce the amount of mowing in the area, reducing fossil fuel consumption and supporting the diversity of the garden’s flora and fauna. We are currently harvesting a managed percentage of green seed to disperse on other areas of the estate.
