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A Pantomime Christmas

Join us this Christmas and discover scenes from your most loved pantomimes. Christmas magic will also transform our garden - find beautifully decorated trees with twinkling lights and classic Christmas colours.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us this Christmas and discover scenes from your most loved pantomimes. Twinkling fairylights will shimmer their magic across our beautiful house. Every room of the ground floor will feature a different, pantomime. Come and 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. Fe, fi, fo, fum, is that a giant I hear at Hinton Ampner?

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 our Showtime Sweet Shop nearby, full of traditional treats.

We also have a selection of Christmas games and outdoor activities suggested for children ages 4 and above. Anyone for reindeer hoop-la?

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

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Booking is essential to visit us 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 249 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. Tickets are available to book from 10.00am on Thursday 30 October. Tickets will be released in small batches.

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