Hawk Conservancy Trust

The Hawk Conservancy Trust is a bird park and conservation charity in Hampshire with over 130 birds of prey, woodland and meadow habitats, and a national bird hospital. It offers outdoor bird displays and conservational work.

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River Test View

River Test View is a detached countryside cottage with stylish interiors offering stunning views across the Test Valley, near walking trails and the fishing village of Wherwell, featuring a private garden and decked area in natural and landscaped grounds shared with the owner.

3 miles from Stockbridge Down

Stockbridge Down is a National Trust biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Hampshire featuring an Iron Age hillfort, Bronze Age burial mounds, diverse butterfly species, and distinct chalk and grassland habitats.

Everest House

Everest House is a spacious four-bedroom detached home sleeping seven guests, located near Salisbury with close access to historical sites like Stonehenge and natural areas including the New Forest and beaches, providing a peaceful countryside retreat with a garden and private parking.

Near Old Sarum

Old Sarum Castle is an 11th century motte-and-bailey castle ruin in Salisbury, Wiltshire, set within an ancient Iron Age hillfort and managed by English Heritage, offering visitors an outdoor historical experience of medieval fortifications and earthworks.

2 miles from The social season: A Regency year at Mompesson House

9–13 Oct, 16–20 Oct…

Explore Mompesson House dressed to reflect the Portman family’s time there and learn about Regency life and the family’s social calendar. Visitors can see a Regency parlour and children’s playroom, take part in activities, and follow a spotter trail around the house.

2 miles from West Woodhay House

West Woodhay House is a Grade I historic house built in 1635, attributed to Inigo Jones, featuring beautiful historic gardens, a walled garden, and an arboretum. Visitors can enjoy house tours, shaped gardens, and unique regenerative farming tours on the estate with picturesque views and refreshments included in ticket price.

The Wheelwrights Post - The Old Post Office

A compact and cosy studio annexe attached to a historic home, set in shared grounds opposite the New Forest National Park, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat ideal for couples exploring the area.

The Compasses Inn Cottages - White Wing

This cottage offering is located close to the New Forest and is set in an ancient village with historic features and countryside surroundings, adjacent to a village pub and near various outdoor activity opportunities.

2 miles from Breamore House

Breamore House is an Elizabethan manor house in Hampshire offering visitors an immersive experience of fine paintings, tapestries, and period furniture, set within beautiful parkland. The house has wheelchair accessible routes and a café, providing a comfortable visit amidst historic surroundings.

2 miles from Shaw House

Shaw House is a well-preserved Elizabethan mansion open to the public seasonally, offering indoor historical exhibitions and costume displays along with extensive outdoor parklands and gardens. The venue includes accessible facilities, a café, and activities for children, with free entry for Historic Houses members.

Located in Newbury

Newbury is a historic market town in West Berkshire, England, known for its medieval architecture, vibrant market square, and iconic racecourse. It offers cultural venues, scenic natural surroundings, and a lively town centre with shops and dining, making it an attractive destination for tourists.

2 miles from Mottisfont

Mottisfont Abbey is a Grade I listed historic estate and former priory in Hampshire, featuring a historic house museum, extensive gardens with a renowned rose collection, riverside walks, and seasonal cultural and children's activities. Operated by the National Trust, it combines meaningful indoor and outdoor experiences with art exhibitions and family-friendly events.

2 miles from We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt™ Halloween Adventure

5 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

A Halloween trail based on the children’s books, in which families follow the Bunnies of Hoppity Hill as they search for hidden ghosts around Mottisfont. Activities include choosing a bunny name, playing Halloween hoopla and racing broomsticks before a celebration party.

The Stables at Wells-in-the-Field Farm

This detached stable conversion is set in a quiet rural location in the countryside near Whitchurch, offering views across surrounding fields and an enclosed garden with patio, ideal for a small family or couple seeking a peaceful country retreat with outdoor activities and pet-friendly amenities.

The Wheelwrights Post - Walnut Tree Cottage

Walnut Tree Cottage is a detached thatched cottage located within large shared grounds opposite the owner's historic home, serving as a base for exploring the New Forest and nearby south coast with scenic walking and cycling.

Spire View Hut

A stylish and homely shepherds hut with an open plan living space, situated in a peaceful countryside setting with scenic views towards Salisbury Cathedral, offering a private hot tub and garden area for a romantic and private retreat.

3 miles from Figsbury Ring

Figsbury Ring is an ancient earthwork site in Wiltshire featuring Neolithic and Iron Age archaeological remains set within protected grassland on a chalk ridge, managed by the National Trust and open to the public as a significant outdoor historical landmark.

Located in Andover

Andover is a historic market town in Hampshire, England, known for its medieval heritage, arts and entertainment venues, and access to walking routes along the River Anton.

3 miles from Houghton Lodge Gardens

Houghton Lodge Gardens is a historic 18th-century garden featuring formal and informal landscapes, a new Oriental Garden, champion trees, and riverside walks with alpine and sheep sightings. It offers a picturesque outdoor experience with plant sales and refreshments available.

2 miles from A special storyteller event celebrating We're Going on a Ghost Hunt!

10–11 Oct, 25 Oct…

Children can join a storyteller-led session based on *We're Going on a Ghost Hunt*, following the Bunnies of Hoppity Hill on a gentle, spooky adventure with pumpkins, bats, owls, music and storytelling.

Higher Farm - The Stables

A light and airy barn conversion situated in the rural village of Martin near Salisbury, offering a peaceful and homely holiday retreat with scenic countryside surroundings and nature immersion.

Hatchers Barn

A stylish and luxurious barn conversion holiday home set on a working farm in West Berkshire countryside, offering accommodation for 8 guests with 4 bedrooms, on-site parking, wheelchair accessibility, pet allowance, and various family-friendly amenities.

The Old Stables - The Old Stables 3

This is a peaceful, rural barn conversion set just outside the medieval city of Salisbury, offering open plan living with rustic charm and a garden sitting-out area, suitable for families or groups seeking a countryside base near historic sites and natural walks.

3 miles from Winterbourne Downs

Winterbourne Downs is a RSPB nature reserve in Wiltshire preserving and restoring rare chalk grassland habitats. Visitors can enjoy marked nature trails, wildlife viewing screens, and panoramic views while spotting rare birds like Stone-curlews. The site offers wheelchair accessible paths and picnic areas but no indoor facilities or food services.

Mulberry Cottage - Casa Bonita

Mulberry Cottage is a charming thatched cottage located in the picturesque village of Shalbourne near the Wiltshire/Berkshire border, set within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a peaceful and scenic countryside retreat suitable for families and groups.

3 miles from Chisbury Chapel

St Martin's Chapel, Chisbury is a 13th century medieval chapel located next to an Iron Age hillfort in Wiltshire. It features flint walls and Decorated Gothic windows and is preserved as a scheduled ancient monument under English Heritage.

The Cottage at Canefield Farmhouse

A single-storey converted barn cottage located in a private rural estate in Dunbridge, offering a peaceful countryside retreat with garden space, modern amenities, and proximity to local attractions.

3 miles from White Barrow

White Barrow is a large Neolithic long barrow on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, notable as the first ancient monument purchased by the National Trust and a protected archaeological site dating back to 3500-4000 BC.

Near Hinton Ampner

Hinton Ampner is a National Trust country house and garden estate in Hampshire, featuring a neo-Georgian mansion with rich interiors and extensive 20th-century gardens, alongside a historic village and church. Visitors can explore both the indoor historic house museum and the outdoor gardens and parkland.

Near Hinton Ampner: Unseen

5–18 Oct (another 9 days)

Hinton Ampner: Unseen is an exhibition revealing rarely displayed objects, hidden areas and stories from the historic house. Visitors can explore furniture, the China Store and the conservation work involved in caring for the collections.

3 miles from Windmill Hill, Avebury

Windmill Hill is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure in Wiltshire, England, known as the largest of its type in Britain and part of the Avebury World Heritage Site, featuring ancient ditches and archaeological significance.

3 miles from Stockbridge Marsh

Stockbridge Common Marsh is a 64.8 ha biological Site of Special Scientific Interest featuring diverse wetland habitats along the River Test flood plain in Hampshire, with rich flora.

3 miles from Garston Wood

Garston Wood is an ancient woodland nature reserve in Wiltshire, known for its rich wildlife including dormice and colorful wildflowers like bluebells. The site offers outdoor walking paths with natural surfaces and is open free to the public year-round, but has no visitor facilities or food available.

Near Bishop's Waltham Palace

Bishop's Waltham Palace is a ruined medieval bishop's palace in Hampshire, England, known for its historical importance and royal connections. The moated ruins are open to the public and host local events, offering visitors an outdoor historical experience.

Henge Estate

This Grade II listed Georgian manor house is set in 25 acres of Wiltshire countryside featuring ample space for families or groups, a games room, and a private hot tub, with a peaceful and stylish rural atmosphere.

2 miles from Stonehenge

Stonehenge is a world-famous prehistoric monument featuring the iconic Stone Circle and a museum exhibition showcasing 4,000 years of history. Visitors can explore the outdoor landscape and take part in guided tours inside the stone circle outside normal hours. The site offers a café, shop, and family-friendly facilities, making it a compelling cultural and educational day out.

2 miles from The Pepperbox

The Pepperbox is an historic hexagonal folly tower built in 1606 on Pepperbox Hill, Wiltshire. It offers panoramic views across the surrounding countryside including Salisbury. The tower is a Grade II listed building and a notable early folly, owned and preserved by the National Trust.

3 miles from Stranger Folk at Mompesson House

16–20 Oct, 23–27 Oct…

Families can use the Stranger Folk app to follow the Crone through an interactive folklore adventure at Mompesson House, completing magical challenges to help close a rift between the human and spirit worlds.

Whitey Top Lodges - Whitey Top Country Lodge

This brand new luxury lodge is set in a peaceful rural working farm environment within a small holiday park, offering privacy, stylish contemporary accommodation with its own private hot tub and garden area, suitable for a relaxing countryside break near national parks and nature reserves.

3 miles from Lockeridge Dene and Piggledene

Lockeridge Dene and Piggledene are scenic sheltered valleys in Wiltshire featuring intriguing sarsen stone boulder streams, rare wildlife including lichens and wild flowers, and a 6-mile walking trail through woodland and valley with views over the downland.

2 miles from Pepperbox Hill

Pepperbox Hill is a natural outdoor site featuring an early 17th century brick folly and important chalk downland habitat supporting rare orchids, butterflies, and diverse flora. Visitors can explore the natural landscape and enjoy views from the historic folly.

3 miles from A Regency Autumn

9–13 Oct, 16–20 Oct…

A Regency-themed event exploring autumn social life in Salisbury, including the harvest, the social season and the Glorious Twelfth. It also covers Regency-era All Hallows’ Eve, Gothic literature and folklore.

Near Avebury Manor and Garden

Avebury Manor & Garden is a historic National Trust property featuring a Grade I listed early 16th-century manor house with period interiors and meticulously designed formal gardens, located in the village of Avebury near the famous neolithic henge monument. The venue offers both indoor exploration of historical interiors and outdoor enjoyment of the gardens, reflecting centuries of architectural and garden design history.

Near Sculpture exhibition in Avebury Manor Garden

5 Sep–18 Oct (another 9 days)

An outdoor sculpture exhibition displays works by more than 20 artists across the 11 garden rooms at Avebury Manor. Visitors can explore the sculptures among the garden’s seasonal planting; the works are also available to buy.

2 miles from Alexander Keiller Museum, Avebury

Alexander Keiller Museum in Avebury showcases key prehistoric artefacts from the Avebury World Heritage Site, featuring indoor exhibits in the Stables and Barn Galleries. The venue offers wheelchair access, a café, and family-friendly facilities including play spaces, and welcomes dogs on leads. Parking is available in the National Trust car park and the village with disabled spaces.

2 miles from Ancient Pathways: The Living Landscape, a journey through sound, colour and nature

14 Oct (next Wednesday)

Artist Georgie Weedon and sound practitioner Mia MacAllister lead an evening combining an immersive sound installation, a contemplative walk and guided meditation in Avebury Manor Garden, and a sound journey among paintings inspired by Avebury. The event ends with herbal tea in the gallery.

Near Winchester City Mill

Winchester City Mill is a restored watermill from 1744 in Winchester, offering historical water-powered flour milling, weekend demonstrations, a café, and wildlife viewing including otters.

The Old Meeting Hall

The Old Meeting Hall is a stylish, single-storey bungalow in the Hampshire countryside offering a peaceful rural retreat for two guests with a private hot tub and enclosed courtyard, located near walking and cycling routes plus local pubs and shops.

The Old Cook House

The Old Cook House is a detached bungalow set in a rural location near Winchester, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere with access to scenic walks, a recreation ground, and nearby golf courses.

2 miles from The Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty

The Hospital of St Cross is an ancient almshouse and historic site in Winchester, offering visitors tours of its medieval buildings, tranquil gardens, and a café. It combines rich history and beautiful outdoor spaces in a tranquil riverside setting, with good wheelchair access and facilities.

3 miles from Foxbury

Foxbury is a fragile heathland restoration conservation site in Hampshire with no regular public access except for special events and educational groups. Visitors can enjoy outdoor trails, rare wildlife, and educational experiences amid natural heathland and woodland habitats.

3 miles from The Grange

The Grange is a Grade I listed neo-classical country house set within a large landscaped park of 600 acres in Hampshire. Visitors can explore both the historic house and extensive outdoor grounds with water meadows and lakes. The venue is available for events such as weddings and parties and is part of a significant conservation area.

The Coach House

This detached holiday lodge, formerly a coach house and stables, is quietly situated on a private road near the New Forest and close to Portsmouth, Beaulieu, and Southampton, offering views over the garden and a sunny, angular living room.

3 miles from Westquay

Westquay is a major shopping centre in Southampton, offering over 130 retail stores including major brands, a wide range of dining options, a cinema, and leisure facilities all within a large indoor complex heated by geothermal energy.

The Old Stables - The Old Stables 2

A renovated and charming barn conversion semi-detached set in a peaceful rural location near Salisbury, close to Stonehenge and the New Forest, offering a cosy and homely atmosphere with open-plan living and countryside surroundings.

2 miles from Hawk Conservancy Trust

The Hawk Conservancy Trust is a bird park and conservation charity in Hampshire with over 130 birds of prey, woodland and meadow habitats, and a national bird hospital. It offers outdoor bird displays and conservational work.

Lower Whiteflood Farm Cottage

This detached former barn cottage is located on a peaceful working farm within South Downs National Park near Winchester, offering a tranquil and scenic base for couples to explore Hampshire's countryside and coastline.

2 miles from Wolvesey Castle (Old Bishop's Palace)

Wolvesey Castle is the ruinous remains of a 12th century medieval bishops' palace located near Winchester Cathedral, open daily without charge. Visitors can explore extensive outdoor ruins that reflect its historical importance and grandeur.

3 miles from The Grange, Northington

The Grange is a historic 19th-century Greek Revival country house and English landscape park in Hampshire, England, known for its architectural significance, extensive gardens, and as a venue for opera and cultural events. Visitors can explore its gardens, exterior monument, and attend performances in the converted orangery theatre.

3 miles from Guided garden tours

6 Oct, 8 Oct…

Join a volunteer-led tour of the gardens at Hinton Ampner to learn more about them. Tours take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in October 2026.

2 miles from Flowerdown Barrows

Flowerdown Barrows is a Bronze Age archaeological site featuring three ancient burial mounds including a well-preserved disc barrow, located near Littleton in Hampshire. The site offers an outdoor historical experience with significant prehistoric heritage.

Oaklands Farm- Cottage 1

Cottage 1 is a one bedroom studio apartment in a converted barn, located on Oaklands Farm in the village of East Tytherley, set in the countryside of the Test Valley surrounded by tranquil country lanes and open landscapes.

2 miles from Ludgershall Castle

Ludgershall Castle is a historical ruined 12th-century royal residence in Ludgershall, Wiltshire, featuring large surviving walls and earthworks. It was used as a hunting lodge by King John and Henry III and is now a scheduled monument open to the public as an outdoor historical site.

Bumble Lodge

Bumble Lodge is a luxurious, spacious, and family-friendly holiday lodge set in a peaceful woodland location at the 5* Green Hill Farm Holiday Village, providing a nature-immersed countryside retreat with nearby forest access and seasonal park activities.

3 miles from Stonehenge Landscape

The Stonehenge Landscape is a National Trust estate in Wiltshire, encompassing over 2100 acres around the prehistoric Stonehenge monument. It features extensive ancient earthworks, burial mounds, and open access chalk grassland reversion areas, preserving historic and natural heritage.

Smallbrook cottage

This is a charming four-bedroom thatched cottage near the New Forest featuring exposed beams, an oak conservatory, and a wood-burning stove, set in peaceful countryside with scenic views and a relaxing atmosphere.

Hoopers Holidays - The Old Tack Room

The Old Tack Room is a peaceful countryside retreat located in the village of Tilshead on Salisbury Plain, with scenic surroundings and easy access to historic Wiltshire landmarks including Stonehenge and Avebury.

Deer Glade Lodge

Deerglade Lodge is a spacious holiday home for up to four guests located on the edge of New Forest National Park offering peaceful countryside surroundings and convenient access to on-site activities like a restaurant, shop, and leisure facilities.

3 miles from Paultons Park

Paultons Park is a large family-friendly amusement park in Hampshire featuring over 70 rides and multiple themed areas including Peppa Pig World. It offers a mix of indoor and outdoor attractions, animal exhibits, gardens, and play zones. The park hosts thrilling rides for all ages and has food outlets for visitors, making it a popular destination for families in the New Forest National Park region.

Olivers Barn

A barn conversion holiday home situated in the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a countryside setting with family-friendly accommodation and accessible features.

Oaklands Farm - Cottage 2

Cottage 2 is a one-bedroom studio apartment in a converted barn at Oaklands Farm, located in the village of East Tytherley within the Test Valley countryside, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat ideal for couples and nature enthusiasts.