Explore the Autumn Canopy
Wander through the Longstock Park Water Garden in its autumn colours, with winding paths, waterways, wooden bridges and peaceful planting displays. The changing season adds colour and texture throughout the garden, creating a beautiful setting for an autumn walk.
Take your time as you follow the paths through the garden, enjoying the views across the water and the seasonal changes in the planting.
The Water Garden is open during the autumn season, with free on-site parking available. Please check the Visitor Information Page for current opening times, admission prices and accessibility details before your visit.
Enjoy A Walk in Longstock Park
There is also the opportunity to take a walk through Longstock Park and take in more of the surrounding countryside. It is a lovely way to extend your visit and enjoy the autumn landscape at your own pace.
Follow the Annual Halloween Scavenger Hunt
During October, families can follow the Halloween Scavenger Hunt at Longstock Park Water Garden.
Children can spot and count pumpkins, collect leaves and pinecones and follow the clues as they make their way through the garden. A little treat also awaits at the end of the trail.
The Halloween Trail is a seasonal activity for children to enjoy during a visit to the Water Garden, with the autumn planting and winding paths adding to the experience.
Details
Dates: Dates and times vary each year. Check the event page for the latest information.
Location: Longstock Park Water Garden, Leckford Estate, Stockbridge, SO20 6EH
Admission:
£10 Adult
£5 Child
Under 5s go free
Find out more about the Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Event details, including dates, times, admission and activities, are updated each year. Please check the latest information before visiting.
Make Time for the Farm Shop & Café
After your walk, head to Longstock Park Farm Shop & Café for a warming drink, something to eat or a homemade cake.
The café serves food made with seasonal ingredients, including homemade cakes baked with Leckford Flour. At the Farm Shop, you can browse fresh produce, local specialities, gifts and Leckford products.
During the season, look out for pumpkins and squashes, along with ingredients for autumn cooking and baking. It is a good place to find something for lunch, a treat for the journey home or produce to enjoy later.
Keep an eye out for festive book tour evenings at Longstock Park Farm Shop & Café as autumn gives way to winter. Dates and details vary each year, so please check the latest event information here for upcoming evenings.
Visit Longstock Park Farm Shop & Café
Find Gardening Inspiration at Longstock Park Nursery
Make time for a visit to Longstock Park Nursery, where you can browse plants, garden supplies and seasonal planting ideas.
Autumn is a useful time to plan for the garden, with spring bulbs, fruit trees and hedging among the options available. The nursery team can also offer advice on choosing plants and planning future planting.
Tree Promotion
Tree Promotion: 1 October - 1 November 2026
This year, customers purchasing a Frank Matthews fruit or ornamental tree during these dates will receive a free tree stake and tie.
Promotions and dates may vary each year. Please check with Longstock Park Nursery for the latest offers.
Autumn at Longstock Park: At a Glance
Location: Longstock Park, Leckford Estate, near Stockbridge, Hampshire
Autumn walk: Longstock Park Water Garden
Family activity: Annual Halloween Scavenger Hunt during October
Food and refreshments: Longstock Park Farm Shop & Café
Gardening: Longstock Park Nursery
Parking: Free on-site parking at the Water Garden and at Longstock Park
Accessibility: The Water Garden includes grass paths, slopes, bridges and uneven ground
Plan to spend Your Day at Longstock Park
Begin with a walk through Longstock Park Water Garden and enjoy the changing colours of the season. During October, children can also follow the Halloween Trail, looking for pumpkins and collecting leaves and pinecones along the way.
After your visit to the garden, stop at the Farm Shop & Café for a warming drink, something to eat or a homemade cake. You can then browse Longstock Park Nursery before picking up seasonal produce, pumpkins, squashes or something for the garden.
The Water Garden, Farm Shop, Café and Nursery have different opening times, so please check the relevant visitor information before travelling.
Before You Visit
Longstock Park Water Garden has grass paths, slopes, bridges and uneven ground. Suitable footwear is recommended, particularly after wet weather.
Picnicking is not permitted in the Water Garden, but refreshments are available at Longstock Park Farm Shop & Café nearby.
For current opening times, admission prices and visitor guidance, please see our visitor information.
