Family festive fun at Hinton Ampner

Brothers Grimm Advent Trail

Saturday 2 - Sunday 31 December, 10am - 3.30pm, £1 suggested donation with normal admission prices applicable

The fairy tale magic will sweep through the house and grounds, with a Brothers Grimm-themed Advent calendar trail for all the family to take part in. Find out what's in each box and guess the fairy tale to complete the challenge.

Don't forget that around the rooms are Hinton Ampner’s popular miniature mice, sporting costumes linked to our Grimms fairy tales. How many can you spot?

Tasty treats

Hinton’s pop-up shop makes a welcome return to the courtyard. Its shelves are laden with traditional old-fashioned sweets to tickle your tastebuds.

Family friendly checklist

Children under 5 go free.

• Baby-changing facilities in access friendly toilets.

• Pushchairs admitted around the grounds and in all catering outlets, though not in the house due to space restrictions.

• Hip-carrying infant seats available for loan in the house.

• Children’s menu available in the café including a pick’n’mix lunch box.

• Highchairs available in the café.

• Picnic spaces around the grounds as well as picnic benches by the entrance.

• Great family gifts and pocket money toys available in the shop. 

Family gift membership

Buy a gift which gives back this year. With family membership you can enjoy great adventures at many National Trust places and free car parking at countryside sites. Both 1 and 2 adult family memberships available - just ask about family gift membership this festive season.

A gift that keeps giving

While they’re making the most of their membership, the money from your gift helps us care for the places they visit and keeps them special for ever, for everyone. 
What they'll get:

• Free entry to over 500 special places

• Free parking at most National Trust car parks

• National Trust handbook, full of ideas to help them plan days out

• National Trust Magazine three times a year, packed with news and inspiration