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A Christmas Wish at Hinton Ampner

Hinton Ampner, National Trust, Alresford · 14 November to 3 January 2027

The mill stream by the Town Mill in New AlresfordPhoto of Alresford: Robin Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0
14 Nov to 3 Jan

Photo of Alresford: Robin Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0

The house at Hinton Ampner becomes Father Christmas's Post Room, with wish letters, wrapped presents and decorated rooms telling the Christmas wishes of King Arthur, Clara from The Nutcracker, Amelia Earhart and Jay Gatsby. Outside there are lit trees, family games and a sleigh for photos.

Highlights

  • Decorated house with stories told through set dressing and trees
  • Write your own wish for the Wish tree
  • Family games and decorated trees in the garden
  • Sweetshop in the second-hand bookshop

Good to know

  • Tickets are released in weekly batches, starting on Thursday 29 October for 14 and 15 November
  • Garden and estate visits do not need booking
  • Busiest from 11am to 2pm
  • Some displays use static lighting and sound effects; staff can offer an alternative room

Getting there

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Hinton Ampner, National Trust, Hinton Ampner, Bramdean, Alresford, SO24 0LA

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