Hampshire

A former Tudor ‘power house’ visited by Henry VIII, a 1930s country retreat and famous rose garden, a Georgian mansion with panoramic views, and an ancient working watermill in the heart of a city. These are yours to discover in Hampshire, together with acres of wildlife-rich downland, crystal-clear chalk streams, and ancient New Forest heaths.

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Mottisfont

Once a medieval priory, today you’ll find a romantic house with 1930s interiors and an art gallery, nestled in beautiful riverside gardens.

The Vyne

Explore a former Tudor powerhouse turned 18th-century family home, set in formal gardens, with walks to woodlands and wildlife-rich wetlands.

Hinton Ampner

An elegant country house with exquisite collections, and picturesque gardens surrounded by an estate that’s perfect for walks.

Winchester City Mill

An ancient working watermill in the heart of the city, with visiting otters, an island garden, and cosy indoor and outdoor café.

Sandham Memorial Chapel

20th-century chapel and garden in a peaceful Hampshire village that houses an unexpected treasure – an epic series of wall paintings by world-famous war artist Sir Stanley Spencer.

New Forest Commons

A colourful mosaic of blooming heather and gorse, braided wetlands and ancient woodland pasture

A herd of New Forest ponies grazing peacefully with a small pond and trees in the background at New Forest Northern Commons, Hampshire

Stockbridge Down

Chalk downland with far-reaching views, a variety of wildlife and archaeological features

Ludshott Commons

One of the largest remaining areas of heathland in east Hampshire

Pathway through the heather on the heathland of Ludshott Common, Hampshire

Daffodils under a plane tree in the gardens at Mottisfont, Hampshire

Gardens and parks in Hampshire

Pale daffodils bloom in front of the house at The Vyne.

Houses and buildings in Hampshire

Path through bluebells in beech woodland, Hinton Ampner, Hampshire

Countryside and woodland in Hampshire

Two people walking along a grass path on Stockbridge Down, with views of the surrounding countryside

Walking in Hampshire

Two young children run past daffodils with a lady out of focus sat behind them.

Family-friendly places in Hampshire

A light-coloured dog runs towards the camera, with its owners standing behind, with grassy hills and woodland, in the summer, at Bramshaw Commons and Foxbury, Hampshire

Dog-friendly places in Hampshire

A woman in a pink jumper, eating a sandwich, feeds a toddler in a chunky knit cardigan, sitting in a wooden high chair in a café

Places to eat in Hampshire

Volunteers making charcoal at Mottisfont, Hampshire

Volunteering in Hampshire

The Very Hungry Caterpillar at Mottisfont

Join us for an enchanting journey inspired by Eric Carle’s beloved children’s book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar™. Through this captivating trail, little ones can experience one of nature’s greatest transformations. Free trail. 19 January to 15 March.

Young child peeping through large fruit cut-out on Mottisfont's outdoor The Very Hungry Caterpillar winter trail

Easter egg hunts in Hampshire

The Easter holidays will be upon us before we know it, but don’t worry, we’ve got Easter family adventures across the county, and each one is different. Grab a pair of bunny ears and set out on an activity-packed Easter trail at Mottisfont, Hinton Ampner and The Vyne.

Two young children with woman, wearing bunny ears at an Easter activity point with grass in background

'Town & Country: A Journey through the Seasons' exhibition

24 January to 12 April: View the changing seasons through the lens of three very different contemporary artists. This new exhibition in the Gallery at Mottisfont celebrates the beauty and power of nature in over 60 cityscape and landscape paintings.

Lonsdale Square, Spring. Melissa Scott-Miller RBA RP NEAC courtesy Chris Beetles Gallery

Treasured Collections at Hinton Ampner

31 January to 31 May: Wander through rooms to discover striking and curious pieces from Hinton Ampner’s past. Designed and crafted in Britain, they reveal fascinating stories of skill, beauty and global influence.

Close up of inkstand featuring an Asian-style grey dragon with wings and curled tail curved over a gold coloured mortar on its back

Daffodil displays in Hampshire

The daffodil displays in our Hampshire gardens are looking wonderful this spring. Our warming climate has seen daffodils come out earlier in recent years. In order to prolong displays and for your pleasure, our garden teams plan carefully to include both early and late flowering varieties. Come and soak up some sunny colour.

Daffodils in front of the lake in spring at The Vyne, Hampshire

Sustainable travel in Hampshire

There are a number of sustainable travel options for travelling to and from the places in our care in Hampshire, whether you're looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot.

A family walking by water in the springtime at Mottisfont, Hampshire.

Supporter groups in Hampshire

Find out how to join a supporter group near you. There are several supporter groups located throughout Hampshire, and their members have access to a range of benefits including special interest talks, volunteering opportunities, fun social events and organised day trips to properties around the country.