Longstock Park Water Gardens (John Lewis Partnership)

Beautifully maintained space to wander and sit on the many benches to take in the greenery, watch the wildlife, listen to the birdsong and woodpeckers pecking. Love the discreet labels on many of the plants and trees. Well thought out and laid out with fairly level walkways on compacted stone, grass and wood bridge pathways to islands and throughout. Pristine accessible toilets. Parking on grass area by cherry blossom trees over the road from the entrance. 10 for 2.5hr am or pm slot. Very few others so I assume numbers are limited and it feels like you have the place almost to yourself. Annual pass 40 new this season so not completely clear on how that will work. Almost didn't post this review in the hope it doesn't become too popular and busy but we must share these gems of places. The price may put larger, possibly noisier groups off.
May 2nd, 2023

Beautiful gardens set within the Leckford Estate. Which is just outside the lovely village of Stockbridge. The garden itself is beautifully well maintained. The garden layout consists of a number of islands that are accessible by bridges. The entry fee for this beautiful garden is 10pp. Some reviews have stated that this is too much, but considering the beauty of this garden, I think it's a bargain. It is just perfect for sitting and enjoying the peacefulness and the beauty of nature.
May 2nd, 2023

Beautiful gardens
Apr 30th, 2023

Spent a very pleasant couple of hours here.
Apr 25th, 2023

Apr 21st, 2023