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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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Top places to visit in Hampshire
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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.
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The Vyne
Explore a former Tudor powerhouse turned 18th-century family home, set in formal gardens, with walks to woodlands and wildlife-rich wetlands.
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Hinton Ampner
An elegant country house with exquisite collections, and picturesque gardens surrounded by an estate that’s perfect for walks.
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Winchester City Mill
An ancient working watermill in the heart of the city, with visiting otters, an island garden, and café that uses the mill’s stoneground flour.
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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.
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New Forest Commons
A colourful mosaic of blooming heather and gorse, braided wetlands and ancient woodland pasture
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Stockbridge Down
Chalk downland with far-reaching views, a variety of wildlife and archaeological features
Top things to do in Hampshire
Christmas in and around Hampshire
Discover festive ‘wow’ moments as stories come to life in Hampshire houses and gardens. Board the ‘Christmas Express’ to the polar bear’s ball at Mottisfont. Sit in a life-size swan sleigh at The Vyne’s Nutcracker experience., and at Hinton Ampner you’ll step into Peter Pan’s glittering Neverland Christmas.
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A Christmas Journey to the North Pole at Mottisfont
25 November to 7 January. Take a magical journey to the North Pole. The house is full of sparkling trees and gift-wrapped presents. See Father Christmas’s study piled high with letters and board the ‘Christmas Express’ to the glittering polar bear’s ball. Outside, you’ll take on elf duties, helping to deliver Christmas wishes, visiting the Elves’ Sorting Office and testing your postbag-stuffing skills.
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A Neverland® Christmas at Hinton Ampner
25 November 2023 to 1 January. 2024, advance booking essential. Light, sound and movement bring scenes from J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan to Hinton Ampner. Look for the ticking crocodile, the Lost Boys’ camp and Tinker Bell’s mystical hideaway. Outside, you’ll find the Wendy House, the Mermaids’ Lagoon and Nana’s dog house, where visiting pooches can pose for pics.
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A Nutcracker Christmas at the Vyne
25 November 2023 to 1 January 2024. Follow heroes Clara and the Nutcracker through this festively decorated mansion as they try to defeat the villainous Mouse King. Visit the Land of Sweets, and look out for gingerbread men, ballerinas and a multitude of nutcracker soldiers, not to mention a swan sleigh.
Christmas in and around Hampshire
There's even more sparkle this Christmas at our places in and around Hampshire like Winchester City Mill, Uppark and Mompesson House. Find out more about activity-packed family trails too, plus festive foodie treats, and plenty of gifts to browse through in the shops.
Introducing the new Pooch Passport
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Pick up the new Pooch Passport
Discover our best places for dog days out in London and the South East, with the new Pooch Passport, in partnership with Forthglade. You can collect yours at one of 12 participating places until 29 February 2024, including Mottisfont, The Vyne, Hinton Ampner and Uppark. When you've got six stamps from different locations we'll give you a pack of Forthglade treats for your dog.
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Pooch Passport
The Vyne, Basingstoke, HampshireExplore top rated places for days out with dogs. Visit six participating places between 1 September 2023 and 29 February 2024 to collect your free treat. For terms and conditions, visit nationaltrust.org.uk/pooch-passport
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Nutcracker garden trail
The Vyne, Basingstoke, Hampshire25 Nov - 1 Jan, 10am-4pm: Circling The Vyne’s magnificent lake, young explorers can keep their eyes peeled for swans, ballerinas and the North Lawn full of nutcracker soldiers. Trail sheet available at Visitor Reception for £1.50. Closed 24 & 25 Dec.
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Christmas at Winchester City Mill
Winchester City Mill, Winchester, HampshireStep into Santa's workshop where you'll find twinkling trees and festive treats in the café. See if you can spot his Naughty Elves hiding throughout the Mill!
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Nutcracker Christmas at The Vyne
The Vyne, Basingstoke, Hampshire25 Nov - 1 Jan | House 11am-3pm | Gardens 10am-4pm: Follow heroes Clara and the Nutcracker as they defeat the villainous Mouse King in the gardens and luxuriously decorated ground floor of the house. Family trails available. Closed 24 & 25 Dec.
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A Christmas Journey to the North Pole at Mottisfont
Mottisfont, near Romsey, Hampshire25 November - 7 January: follow letters to Father Christmas on a magical journey to the North Pole, from children dreaming in decorated bedrooms to a polar bear’s ball, and experience the wonder of the northern lights.
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A Neverland® Christmas
Hinton Ampner, near Alresford, Hampshire“Second to the right, and straight on till morning”. Experience the magic of Peter Pan's classic story bought to life in Hampshire.
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Nutcracker house trail
The Vyne, Basingstoke, Hampshire25 Nov - 1 Jan, 11am-3pm: All ages can explore the ground floor of the house lavishly decorated to tell this much-loved Christmas tale. Trail sheet available at Visitor Reception for £1.50. Closed 24 & 25 Dec.
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Christmas Storytelling Sessions
Winchester City Mill, Winchester, HampshireJoin us at Winchester City Mill for our storytelling sessions throughout the day. Grab a festive brew from the café and get cosy for a little literary magic.
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