In and around Hampshire

Mottisfont's new exhibition celebrates the dazzling work of world-renowned textile designer Kaffe Fassett. Over 70 pieces have been hand selected by the artist, spanning his 50 year career. The gallery is transformed into vibrant, colour-themed rooms full of Kaffe’s distinctive knitwear, tapestry, quilts and more. Look out for inspirational gifts in the shop too. 16 September - 14 January.

Following extensive damage to its roof after the storms of winter 2014, Hinton Ampner’s first floor has re-opened. Wander through the sun-lit bedrooms and contemporary bathrooms used by former owner Ralph Dutton and his guests. Whilst you’re exploring, peek into the south bedroom to find out about the issues still facing Hinton’s house team, three years on.

Make the most of the last rays of summer sun at our gardens in Hampshire. There's so much to see, from Hinton Ampner's fruit, flower and pumpkin displays to The Vyne's magnificent dahlia border and heritage apple orchard.

Autumn, with its ready supply of leaf litter, is a good time to consider setting up your own compost unit. Find out how the Mottisfont garden team create their nutrient-rich compost, and the benefits this brings to the garden.

Our downloadable trails are an easy way to explore beautiful autumn landscapes. You'll find crystal-clear chalk streams and copper-coloured beech woods, expanses of burnished heath and wildlife-rch farmland. Look out for carpets of exotically shaped autumn fungi too.

From October, our gardens and countryside are transformed into landscapes of rich autumn colour. The crimson and purple leaves of liquidamber trees create beautiful reflections across The Vyne's lake. At Hinton Ampner you'll find thousands of brightly coloured dahlias. Your visit will help us protect these landscapes for the future.

This half-term we’ve got family fun indoors and out. Set off on an autumn-themed nature trail, or search for conkers and blackberries in woods and fields. There’s Hallowe’en craft days and storytelling, plus loads of chances to tick off '50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾’ challenges – just pick up a booklet when you arrive.

The New Forest is a stronghold for bats, with 16 out of the 17 UK species living here. Our Forest commons are actively managed for wildlife, including bats like the rare Bechstein’s and barbastelle varieties. Early autumn is a great time to experience these elusive mammals, on a dusk stroll.

We're celebrating two major successes this year, with record numbers of breeding nightjars at Foxbury in the New Forest, and our first breeding pair at Mottisfont. Find out more about this rare and elusive bird, and how you can help protect it, as a New Forest volunteer.

There are approximately 2,700 species of fungi in the New Forest, many of which are rare and endangered. Not only are they beautiful to look at, they’re also a vital part of the New Forest’s unique ecology.

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.