A Pantomime Christmas at Hinton Ampner
- Published:
- 07 October 2024
Join us this Christmas for a selection of your most loved pantomimes! Be quick - it's time for the curtain to go up and reveal a house full of Christmas magic.
A Pantomime Christmas at Hinton Ampner
15 November 2025 - 4 January 2026
Join us this Christmas and discover your most loved pantomimes. Twinkling fairylights will shimmer their magic across our beautiful house. Bask in the glow of Aladdin’s lamp, see Jack's magic beans and a glittering Cinderella slipper, discover Snow White's sumptuous forest feast and marvel at a quilted mountain of mattresses made ready for a sleepy princess.
Booking tickets
Booking is essential for Christmas at Hinton Ampner. This applies to house and garden visits only and to both members and non-members. If you are visiting the gardens only, you do not need to pre-book your ticket.
If you would like to enjoy free entry by becoming a member of the National Trust, please either join online or telephone our Supporter Services Centre on 0344 800 1895 before booking your tickets to our Pantomime Christmas.
Please note, if you have already purchased your admission tickets before joining as a member, we are unable to process a refund.
When will tickets be released?
Please pop back to this page in the coming weeks for updates on the release dates of Christmas tickets.
Garden and Christmas sleigh
Our garden will be the backdrop for beautifully decorated trees with twinkling lights and classic Christmas colours. Join us for a family adventure with our games and activities in the gardens. Our Christmas sleigh, parked in front of the house and pulled by wooden reindeer, makes a great family photo moment. There's room for a little one to climb on board and hold the reins. And don’t forget to pop into Santa's Sweetshop nearby, full of traditional treats.
Winter walking
No trip to Hinton Ampner is complete without a winter stroll around surrounding parkland through nearby farmland and woodland. Throw on your best bobble hat, woolly scarf and cosy jumper and warm up afterwards with a seasonal drink from the café in the old stables.
Festive food and drink
A festive day out wouldn’t be complete without a delicious treat from our café. An array of winter-warmers await: from gingerbread lattes and turkey sandwiches, to mince pies with brandy butter. With our log-burner going, enjoy a cosy break and soak up the festive atmosphere.
Our café gets busy between 11am and 2pm. You’re welcome to pick something up earlier in the day - there are lots of benches onsite with beautiful views.
Christmas Shopping at Hinton Ampner
Hinton Ampner's shop
From recycled rugs to mood-boosting soaps, chutneys for your cheeseboards and chocolates treats, visit our shop for plenty of Christmas gift inspiration (or perhaps treat yourself…). Our products are sustainably sourced and support small makers and craftspeople, so pop in on your way out to take home a little of that Christmas magic.
Secondhand bookshop and sweetshop
Our secondhand bookshop is the perfect place to find a new page turner for those cosy winter evenings. From fiction to cookery, gardening to children's books - there's something for everyone. Don't forget to visit our sweetshop for a treat, or two...!
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Family adventures
The show is about the begin, the audience are taking their seats - but the stage hands have mislaid panto props! Explore the area on the map and find the missing props. Once you've found them, race to Santa's sleigh! (Suggested for children 0-4 years)
We also have a selection of Christmas games and outdoor activities suggested for children ages 4 and above.
Top tips for your day
Your booking is for your entry to see the house display. Upon arrival you will be provided with a timed token for entry into the house. You may enter the house anytime within the half hour time slot.
We get busy with our peak times being 11am to 2pm. If you're looking for a quieter experience consider an afternoon visit. There will still be plenty of time to enjoy everything on site.
Our café gets busy between 11am and 2pm. You're welcome to pick up something earlier in the day or bring a picnic - there are lots of benches on site with beautiful views.
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