We’ve got lots of adventures for families around Hampshire this winter, whatever the weather. Discover our best places to go, come rain or shine. There’s puddles to splash in, buggy-friendly trails, woods to race through, and cosy tea rooms for warming treats. We’ll help you plan a great day out.
A child who has run around in the fresh air is so much nicer to be around. And if it’s in a beautiful place then we’re happy too. But persuading a child away from a screen in a cosy room into the cold outdoors for a walk can be tricky. Here are a few tips that will hopefully lead to some happy outdoor adventures.
The winter months are a marvellous time to explore our wider estates and countryside. Clear the cobwebs as you stride out across fields, woods and sparkling streams. We’ve got over 10 downloadable routes in Hampshire alone, taking in some of the county's most picturesque landscapes.
With four miles of dog-friendly walking trails at Hinton Ampner, plus our commons at Ludshott, Selborne and the New Forest, there are some wonderful places to explore with your dog across Hampshire. We're now welcoming dogs to our gardens at Uppark too. Read on for top tips on getting the most out of your day with your dog.
Restore your spirits - explore the beauty and tranquillity a garden can offer in winter. Frost-covered topiary sparkles in low winter sun at Hinton Ampner. At Mottisfont winding paths take you through a heavenly scented Winter Garden. Historic vistas have been opened up at The Vyne to give you beautiful views across its magnificent lake.
Mottisfont's winter garden is at its best from late November into early spring, specially planted to provide colour during the shortest days of the year. Stroll through paths that wind through winter-flowering shrubs and perennials, chosen for striking colour, form and scent.
Mottisfont's Comedy and Commentary exhibition (18 Jan – 19 Apr) celebrates the distinguished history of contemporary British cartooning. There are plenty of topical characters, in a show that explores social and political preoccupations that gripped the nation. Humour is at its heart, with funny, beautifully drawn works from the likes of Matt of the Telegraph and Ronald Searle.
Hampshire’s Leading Citizen – until 7 Sept 2020. This intimate display looks back at some of the tumultuous and poignant moments of The Vyne’s last 125 years. Memorabilia includes the touching, homemade banner made to celebrate Sir Charles Chute’s return from the Front in 1918. You’ll discover family photos too, and the memories of schoolboys housed here in the 1940s.
Discover grand mansions and servants' quarters, an atmospheric Victorian fort and a very special chapel with murals by Stanley Spencer. Just some of our places in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
From intimate gardens in romantic settings to ancient parklands filled with magnificent trees, you'll find a variety of beautiful landscapes to enjoy at our places in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
There's woodland, wetland, farmland and more for you to enjoy in Hampshire, including the commons of the New Forest. Plus the dramatic coastline of the Isle of Wight. So come out and play.
Help your local National Trust places in Hampshire like Mottisfont, The Vyne or Winchester City Mill by joining your local supporter group. Some are more volunteering focused, and others enjoy social outings together like trips and tours, or lectures.
