What To Expect
Longstock Park sits in the beautiful Test Valley, Hampshire and forms part of The Leckford Estate.
Visitors booked onto one of our winter walks will be able to explore Longstock Park by taking the leisurely walk through the beautiful arboretum to the water gardens, where you will have time to enjoy a magical place, that was once the private garden of the founder of the John Lewis Partnership. After soaking up the wintry surroundings you can return back through the park to the cafe and farm shop. Once back at the cafe, just show your proof of ticket purchase, and for each paying adult or child you will receive a complimentary hot drink.
Visitor Information
- Walks are every Friday during February starting on Friday 6th February. The last walk is Friday 27th February.
- Please book your tickets in advance using the link provided. Tickets cannot be purchased on the day.
- Please be aware that our winter walk includes walking downhill and uphill on grassy slopes through the grounds of Longstock Park. The grounds are uneven in nature and during the wetter months can become slippery. We advise you to wear sturdy outdoor footwear and be prepared for outdoor wintry and wet weather conditions.
- This is an outdoor walk with limited shelter.
- Meet at Longstock Park Farm Shop. Here you will be checked in and given a brief overview of the walk, directions to the walk route and the water garden.
- Free parking & accessible toilet facilities at our Farm Shop Cafe & Nursery. Free parking and accessible toilet facilities also available at Longstock Park Water Garden.
- Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear.
- Only assistance dogs are allowed.
- The walk through the grounds of Longstock Park is not suitable for buggies or wheelchairs. Wheelchair access is possible to most areas of the water garden.
- £10pp (Adult) £5pp (child 6-16yrs) 5 and under go free.
- The Water Garden will be open between 11.00am and 2.00pm for Winter Walk ticket holders only.
Walk Information
- The winter walk starts and ends at Longstock Park Farm Shop car park. The route follows grassy paths downhill through the arboretum to a gate opposite the Water Garden entrance on Longstock Road (pedestrian access only). The terrain is rough, grassy, likely wet and some steep areas may be slippery, so appropriate footwear and walking poles are advised. The walk is approximately ¾ mile one way, returning via the same uphill path. The Water Garden is signposted; other private areas are marked along the route.
- At the Water Garden, the gravel paths are wide and flat, but can be bumpy for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. Wheelchair access is available to most areas, but please be aware of the irregular path surface. Some islands can only be reached over a narrow bridge. There are benches, a small summer house with garden history information and limited shelter in wet weather. Please take care on all bridges, as they can be slippery in wet weather.
Full details about the walk can be found on the booking site, please follow the link.
Come and embrace the tranquility of Longstock Park and book your walk today.