An Immersive Natural Retreat
Longstock Park Water Garden offers you the chance to experience a blend of cultivated elegance and natural tranquillity. Situated within the Leckford Estate in Hampshire, this six-acre water garden is defined by still waters, meandering paths and an exceptional diversity of plant life. With every step, visitors are invited to slow down and appreciate the serene beauty of carefully maintained landscapes that evolve subtly throughout the seasons.
The garden is laid out around a series of interlinked pools and islands, with mature trees, flowering plants and waterlilies creating a visual and sensory experience that is both refined and restorative. This is a place where thoughtful care and curation meet the rhythm of nature, offering guests a unique and deeply calming environment.
A Living Example of Biodiversity and Sustainability
Beyond its visual appeal, Longstock Park Water Garden is a thriving ecosystem. Dragonflies skim the water’s surface, songbirds call from the trees and butterflies animate the air. Every element of the garden’s maintenance is handled with sensitivity to its surroundings. Wild areas are encouraged where appropriate, promoting ecological balance while maintaining a clean and polished appearance where needed.
Sustainability is central to the garden’s ethos. Every effort is made to maintain this space with care, responsibility and long-term preservation in mind. For those inspired to create there own biodiversity at home, our nursery is stocked with everything your garden needs to flourish and thrive.
Recreate the Calm at Home
For those inspired to bring the serenity of Longstock into their own gardens, Longstock Park Landscapes offers bespoke garden design and landscaping services. With expertise in creating tailored outdoor spaces that reflect both environmental values and personal style, the team can help clients design, plant and build their own private sanctuary, from wildflower-rich lawns to elegant water features.
This service caters to those who seek high-quality outdoor environments with thoughtful structure, seamless aesthetics and ecological integrity. Every garden is treated as a unique expression of its owner’s vision, crafted with precision and care.
Plan Your Visit
The garden is open to visitors from 1st April through 31st October, Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00am to 3:30pm. Last entry is recommended by 2:00pm to ensure ample time to explore the grounds at a relaxed pace.
Admission:
- Adults: £10
- Children (under 16): £5
- Children under 5: Free
Season tickets are available for repeat visits.*
Please note only card payments are accepted.*
Tickets can be purchased online or upon arrival. Due to the garden’s emphasis on biodiversity and conservation, dogs are not permitted, with the exception of assistance dogs.
Whether you’re a horticulture enthusiast, a nature-loving family, or simply someone in search of stillness, Longstock Park Water Garden welcomes you. Every season offers something new, from spring’s tender blooms to autumn’s golden hues, making it a retreat worth returning to.
Extend Your Experience
After exploring the tranquil beauty of the water garden, consider visiting the nearby Longstock Park Nursery. Set within a charming brick and flint-walled garden, the nursery boasts an impressive 80-metre herbaceous border and holds the National Collection of Buddleja. Garden enthusiasts will find inspiration and a wide selection of plants to take home.
Adjacent to the nursery, the Longstock Farm Shop offers a curated selection of locally sourced produce, artisan goods and estate produce. The accompanying café provides a delightful menu featuring seasonal dishes crafted from fresh ingredients, allowing visitors to savour the flavours of the estate in a relaxed setting.
A Garden Worth Returning To
Longstock Park Water Garden offers more than visual appeal, it provides an environment to reflect, restore and reconnect with the natural world. Its changing colours and textures across the seasons make it a destination worth revisiting, whether for inspiration, photography or simple enjoyment.
Each visit offers a fresh perspective, revealing new layers of detail and serenity. Whether you're seeking an enriching day out or ideas for enhancing your own garden, this hidden gem in Hampshire provides the perfect setting.
Plan Your Escape
Longstock Park Water Garden is more than a beautiful place, it’s a restorative experience. Whether you're seeking inspiration, stillness, or simply a memorable day in nature, this Hampshire retreat offers it all. With seasonal beauty, expert craftsmanship, and a deep respect for the land, it invites you to return again and again. Discover it for yourself, your oasis of calm is waiting.
