Hinton Ampner - National Trust

30/10/2026

It’s the final weekend of pumpkins at Hinton Ampner! 🎃🍂

Just look at these gorgeous autumn photos, captured by the fabulous Hugh, one of our National Trust volunteers! 📸

There’s still time to enjoy our pumpkin displays, explore the gardens and soak up all those lovely autumn colours.

🍁 Pumpkin displays are here until 1 November, so don’t miss out!

©National Trust Images: Hugh Mothersole

29/10/2026

Christmas at Hinton Ampner is nearly here... and tickets are on sale now!🎄

Be among the first to experience a magical Christmas filled with beautifully decorated rooms, sparkling lights and festive displays inspired by wishes and dreams.

Outside, younger visitors can enjoy festive games and activities designed especially for children aged 4-8, while the gardens will be filled with seasonal sparkle.

To help more people plan ahead, tickets will be released in two-week batches throughout the season. If you're hoping to visit, we recommend booking early as popular dates and time slots can fill up quickly.

📅 Upcoming ticket release dates:

• Tickets for the week commencing 23rd November go live on the 12th November
• Tickets for the week commencing 30th November go live on the 19th November
• Tickets for the week commencing 7th December go live on the 26th November
• Tickets for the week commencing 14th December go live on the 3rd December
• Tickets for the week commencing 21st December go live on the 10th December
• Tickets for the week commencing 28th December go live on the 17th December

Book now to secure your preferred date and be among the first to experience Christmas at Hinton Ampner.

©National Trust Images: Esther Mills

Step into a Christmas story this festive season, where every room holds a wish waiting to be discovered. The journey begins in Father Christmas' post room, where wishes from around the world are gathered. Travel through the house to meet much-loved characters and discover their Christmas wishes, bro...

27/10/2026

Pumpkin spice and all things nice! 🎃

It's officially pumpkin season at Hinton Ampner, and the café is getting into the autumn spirit with delicious pumpkin spiced cake and warming pumpkin spiced lattes.

The perfect excuse for a cosy autumn treat after exploring the gardens and snapping some photos of our gorgeous pumpkin displays, here until 1 November! 🍂

©National Trust Images: Esther Mills

24/10/2026

Hidden amongst our pumpkin displays are 10 golden pumpkins waiting to be found. Keep your eyes peeled as you explore the grounds — some are easier to spot than others! 👀

Looking for Halloween activities, October half-term fun or a family day out in Hampshire? Come and discover our pumpkin displays and Halloween games at Hinton Ampner, here until 1 November.

©National Trust Images: Esther Mills

19/10/2026

📢 We're hiring at Hinton Ampner!

Are you a confident leader with a passion for people and creating memorable visitor experiences?

We're looking for a Welcome Manager to join our friendly team, helping to lead our welcome operation and ensure every visitor has the best possible experience.

Sound like the role for you, or know someone who'd be perfect?

🔎 Search 'National Trust Jobs' and enter reference IRC180845 to find out more and apply. Closing date: 1st November.

©National Trust Images: John Miller

15/10/2026

As part of Hinton Ampner: Unseen, the China Store is opening its doors to visitors for the very first time.

Usually hidden behind the scenes, this space is home to part of Hinton’s ceramic collection. Over the past two years, staff and volunteers have been carefully auditing, packing and cataloguing the collection to help protect it for the future.

Take a look inside and discover how historic ceramics are stored and cared for, and some of the work that goes on behind the scenes at Hinton Ampner.

©National Trust Images: Esther Mills

11/10/2026

Double, double, toil and trouble...⁠
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A magical Halloween adventure is waiting in the gardens at Hinton Ampner this October half term.⁠
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Race your broomstick, toss eyeballs into the bubbling cauldron, land a ring on the shooting star and take on plenty more spooky challenges along the way.⁠
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Perfect for little witches, wizards and adventurers, it's a fun-filled autumn day out with pumpkins, games and plenty of photo opportunities.⁠
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📅 17 October – 1 November⁠
🎃 Included with normal admission⁠
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©National Trust Images:⁠Annapurna Mellor⁠
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