In and around Hampshire

As the days become colder our gardens and countryside are transformed into landscapes of rich autumn colour. Look out for the crimson and purple leaves of liquidamber trees, creating beautiful reflections across The Vyne's lake. At Hinton Ampner you can wander through glorious golden beech woods.

Our downloadable trails are an easy way to explore beautiful autumn landscapes. Pick a distance to suit you, and set out to explore the wildlife-rich farmland at Mottisfont. Or walk over Stockbridge Down on its history trail, which leads to panoramic views. In the New Forest you'll find huge expanses of russet heath.

Open Exhibition, 15 Sept – 11 Nov. This popular art exhibition returns for 2018, showcasing work from both amateur and professional artists. You'll find a really exciting mix of media, including sculpture, paintings, drawings and textiles. Each piece has been specially selected by an external panel of arts specialists. Look out for much-loved local landscapes too.

Mottisfont, 1 – 31 October: there’s so much to discover at this colourful harvest celebration – for all ages. Beautiful produce displays and the village apple orchard, estate activities like charcoal-burning and guided autumn walks. Look out for the terrific scarecrow trail too. Additional activities include a creative 'Land Art' weekend (13&14 Oct) plus the chance to help Mottisfont make compost.

This half-term we’ve got family fun indoors and out. Set off on a scarecrow trail at Mottisfont, or try Halloween pumpkin carving at Winchester City Mill. There's spooky storytelling in the New Forest, plus lots more at Hinton Ampner and Uppark. Don't forget to tick off '50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾’ challenges too – just pick up a booklet when you arrive.

Following its roof project, The Vyne has re-opened, with a new look. Explore the untold story of a Victorian brother and sister who saved the mansion. You’ll discover rooms as you’ve never seen them before, and audio-visual displays of its magnificent tapestries. In the library 2,500 are being restored to the shelves, and on special evening tours explore out of bounds spaces.

This autumn Mottisfont unveils a new kitchen garden – the first in 30 years. Inspired by its medieval past this sustainable space features gothic-shaped arches and cloister-esque pergolas for climbing vines. Beds are full of organic vegetables, salads, medieval herbs, even edible flowers. Ancient rose varieties will bloom here, along with fruit trees shaped in historical patterns.

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.