A spell is cast over Hinton Ampner this Christmas. With spinning wheels whirring, glass slippers lost and a trail of gingerbread crumbs, step into the magical world of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales.  Join the Brothers Grimm Advent trail to follow fairy tales around the grounds. Look out for our naughty fancy dress mice in the house this Christmas.

The fairy tale magic will sweep through the house and grounds, with a Brothers Grimm-themed Advent calendar trail for all the family to take part in. Find out what’s in each box and guess the fairy tale to complete the challenge.

Don’t forget that around the rooms are Hinton Ampner’s popular miniature mice, sporting costumes linked to our Grimms fairy tales. How many can you spot?

Tasty treats

Hinton’s pop-up shop makes a welcome return to the courtyard. Its shelves are laden with traditional old-fashioned sweets to tickle your tastebuds.

Family friendly checklist

Children under 5 go free.

• Baby-changing facilities in access friendly toilets.
• Pushchairs admitted around the grounds and in all catering outlets, though not in the house due to space restrictions.
• Hip-carrying infant seats available for loan in the house.
• Children’s menu available in the café including a pick’n’mix lunch box.
• Highchairs available in the café.
• Picnic spaces around the grounds as well as picnic benches by the entrance.
• Great family gifts and pocket money toys available in the shop.