A magical adventure is taking centre stage in Test Valley this summer.
The National Trust’s Mottisfont near Romsey is hosting a special exhibition celebrating 60 years of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the classic children’s tale by Ian Fleming.
Pictures show families enjoying the exhibition, which opened on July 19.
Helen Potts, exhibition curator and visitor experience manager, said: "Mottisfont is the place for a real family adventure this summer.
"We’ve focused on bringing the marvellous Chitty story to life in ways that encourage kids to explore their imaginations and that celebrate invention.
"The large visuals and low-hung artworks make the exhibition spaces really inviting, and outside there’s loads of room to run around hunting for clues and solving our trail challenges. There’s lots for adults to enjoy too.
"The original book is 60 years old now and will hold happy childhood memories for many of our visitors.
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"It’s equally lovely to be able to tell the story of Ian and Maud. This really is a summer experience that will appeal to all ages."
The exhibition features interactive displays, original illustrations by John Burningham, and a life-size model of the iconic car.
Visitors can also enjoy rare pages from Fleming’s typescript, letters, and newspaper clippings, alongside a family-friendly activity trail through the house and gardens.
The exhibition runs until November 2.
Click the top images to see pictures from the start of the exhibition.
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