In early autumn our gardens are still full of vibrant colour. There's so much to see, from magnificent dahlia displays at The Vyne to Mottisfont's herbaceous borders and pretty kitchen garden. As autumn progresses, rich displays of tree foliage take centre stage - look out for the deep red canopies of Norwegian maple in Hinton Ampner’s ancient parkland.
Here in Hampshire we’re celebrating the season of harvest. The pretty kitchen gardens at Mottisfont and Hinton Ampner are full of fruit and veg, destined for delicious dishes in the cafes. There’s an entire month of harvest activities at Mottisfont, and at Winchester City Mill you’ll discover apple-themed baking demos and tastings.
In Hampshire, there are many places where you can experience the soft beauty of the autumn landscape. We look after acres of ancient woodland at The Vyne, Mottisfont and Hinton Ampner. Follow one of our downloadable trails through these natural ‘cathedrals’, under rich gold and russet canopies.
An autumn woodland glowing with colour and rich with the smell of damp earth is a wonderful place to be. National Trust Ranger Chloe Bradbrooke suggests six mini wonders of nature to look out for on an autumn woodland walk.
With the help of bat surveys and specialist conservation techniques that even feature endoscopes, we're introducing more wildlife back into Mottisfont's woods. Find out how, and what you might see on a walk through the estate this autumn.
There’s a wealth of beautiful and unexpected things to see at our places this autumn. Mottisfont’s new exhibition explores the glamour of the Sixties through photography. At Uppark we’re cleaning the miniature contents of a famous dolls’ house. An evening tour at The Vyne will take you into medieval cellars and ancient attics.
Autumn outdoors is full of fun at our places, with leaves to kick through, and conkers to collect. We’ve got plenty of traditional autumn activities to get stuck into too. There are scarecrows to hunt for at Mottisfont. At The Vyne mini wheelbarrows are ready for leaf collecting, and Hallowe’en trails explore ancient runes and folklore.
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.
