England's largest history and culture festival, Heritage Open Days, has returned, with various Hampshire locations set to take part.
The free festival, running until Sunday, September 20, is coordinated by the National Trust and backed by People’s Postcode Lottery players.
It offers people a chance to explore new places, discover hidden stories, and learn about their local area.
The theme this year is 'Everyday Histories', celebrating the working lives, routines, and places that have shaped England’s heritage.
In Hampshire, several National Trust locations are participating, offering behind-the-scenes experiences, talks, tours, and more.
Mottisfont, near Romsey, is open from September 11 to 20, 10am to 5pm.
Visitors can enjoy guided walks, a walled kitchen garden, and a river walk.
Inside, The Art & Craft of Print exhibition showcases over 100 framed prints, wallpapers, and printed fabrics.
The second-hand bookshop offers a mini book fair, where visitors can fill a Mottisfont bag for £5.
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The maids’ rooms will also be open, giving a glimpse into the lives of those who lived there in the 20th century.
Hinton Ampner, near Alresford, is open on September 12 and 13, 10am to 5pm.
Visitors can explore 20th-century rooms in the Georgian-style country house and the flower-rich gardens.
Hinton Ampner: Unseen invites visitors to explore beyond the familiar rooms and into unknown spaces.
The Vyne, near Basingstoke, is open on September 12 and 13, 10am to 5pm.
Visitors can explore the surviving 16th-century Oak Gallery, the beautiful chapel, and the landscaped gardens.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the UK’s Lace Guild, and there will be live demonstrations of lacemakers at work.
The Taste, Design and the Georgian Gentleman exhibition and tour will explore the legacy of Georgian owner John Chute.
Sandham Memorial Chapel is open on Saturday, September 19, 11am to 3pm.
The chapel, home to large-scale murals by Sir Stanley Spencer, was created to honour the ‘forgotten dead’ of the First World War.
Visitors can join an expert guide for a short in-depth look at a Spencer painting, followed by poetry readings by First World War poets in the chapel.
Winchester City Mill is open on September 19 and 20, 10am to 4pm.
The mill, one of the oldest watermills in the UK, was rebuilt in 1744 and restored to working order.
Currently awaiting a new waterwheel, the Mill plans to begin milling again next year.
Visitors can learn about this ancient building, its machinery, and the milling process in talks throughout the weekend.
More information is available on the National Trust website.
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