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.
Places to visit
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
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What's on for families in Hampshire
Wherever you visit us in Hampshire, you’ll find family adventures big and small at Mottisfont, Hinton Ampner and The Vyne.
Family fun in Hampshire
From Wild Play balancing beams at Mottisfont to acres of garden, meadows and woods at Hinton Ampner and The Vyne, kids can safely roam and run, build camps and hunt for bugs. There are mini lunches and snacks in our cafes, and pocket money gifts in our shops.
Planning ahead? Here's some summer inspiration
Summer at our places in Hampshire will introduce families to all sorts of wonderful new experiences, stretching kids’ imaginations and encouraging them to try new activities, in glorious summer spaces.
Summer family days out
Step into the funny world of children’s author John Burningham at Mottisfont. You’ll be transported into stories like Borka the Featherless Goose and Avocado Baby, with playful spaces, a life-size ‘magic’ bed and an outdoor adventure trail. The circus comes to Hinton Ampner, with lots of fun ways to test your juggling, balancing and dancing skills plus tuition from real circus performers! Look out for the amazing circus caravan selfie station too. At The Vyne you can host your own mini sporting tournament. The gardens are packed with sporty games the whole family can enjoy, from long jump and hurdles to relay racing and bean bag shot.
Planning your visit to Hampshire places
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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.
Find your local Hampshire supporter group
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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.
Upcoming events
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Summer games at The Vyne
The Vyne, Basingstoke, Hampshire
For an energetic day out, all ages can enjoy bean bag shot put, an obstacle course, long jump, high jump, triple jump, relay race, hurdles and ribbon gymnastics in the gardens at The Vyne.
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Wild Summer Fun at City Mill
Winchester City Mill, Winchester, Hampshire
Explore the wild and wonderful world of nature right here in the heart of the City of Winchester this summer holiday. The Mill is famous for our otters, so pop down and see if you can spot one! Find all 6 toy otters who are hiding in the nooks...
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John Burningham's Bedtime Stories: exhibition and activity trail
Mottisfont, near Romsey, Hampshire
Saturday 20 July – Sunday 29 September: a family-friendly exhibition and activity trail celebrating the wild and wonderful world of award-winning children's author and illustrator John Burningham.
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Hinton Ampner's Summer of Circus
Hinton Ampner, near Alresford, Hampshire
Roll up, roll up! A Summer of Play arrives at Hinton Ampner, with a circus twist! Step up and experience the gardens and grounds like never before and experience a whole world of PLAY.
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Tomb Chamber stained glass display
The Vyne, Basingstoke, Hampshire
Explore a completed project to conserve The Vyne's stained-glass windows and see 18th-century glass items from the collection in two first-floor rooms. Inspired by windows, you’ll find brainteasing puzzles and community artwork in the old kitchen.
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Outdoor cinema: Top Gun
The Vyne, Basingstoke, Hampshire
4 August, gates open 7.45pm, film starts 9.15pm ends 11.04pm. A blockbuster open-air showing of the original and absolute 80s classic, Top Gun!
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Garden tours
Hinton Ampner, near Alresford, Hampshire
Discover more of our charming gardens by joining us for a guided tour
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Guided walks along the River Test at Mottisfont
Mottisfont, near Romsey, Hampshire
Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 25 September, 11.30am and 2pm: a rare chance to walk along the banks the River Test, to find out more about the importance of chalk steams and the work we do to protect them.
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- Isle of Wight
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- Sussex
- Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire
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