From gorgeously decorated houses full of sparkle to family trails with favourite Christmas characters, National Trust places in Hampshire provide the perfect backdrop for magical days out. Feast on festive cakes and hot drinks at the cafés, like crumble-topped mince pie, and hot spiced apple juice. Find Christmas gifts in beautiful out-of-town surroundings or delight in second hand bookshops.
(Image: National Trust images) READ MORE: Southampton's giant star-studded panto is the biggest on the South Coast - and it opens in a month Here’s our round-up of the National Trust’s best Christmas events in Hampshire. At Mottisfont, enjoy A Nutcracker Christmas. Enter the magical world of theatre where heroes, villains and dolls come to life.
Follow the story through rooms filled with sparkling trees, music and special light effects. Snowflakes swirl in a frosty wonderland, sugarplum fairies twirl in the Land of Sweets, and there’s a thrilling duel scene between the Prince and the Mouse King. Outside, the adventure continues on a family adventure trail.
(Image: National Trust images) Enjoy a riverside Christmas at Winchester City Mill. Christmas trees sparkle with blue and silver baubles, inspired by the River Itchen that rushes beneath. There are winter foliage garlands and stacks of presents, and hidden within the tree branches, animal characters reflecting the wildlife that lives along the riverbanks.
On November 25 and 26, join professional willow weaver Mollie McMillen to.
