At Mottisfont you can find out more about the abbey that was built here in the 13th century, see the font that gives us the name 'Mottisfont', and explore some of the remains.

The house later built has an impressive modern art collection and an interesting drawing room designed by Rex Whistler!

The wider estate and gardens are great fun to explore with swooping lawns, great big trees and a walled garden full of sweet smelling plants and colourful flowers.

A treat for all the family!

Kitchen Café with a menu to suit all tastes. During the peak summer months a kiosk in the walled garden sells sandwiches, snacks, drinks and ice cream.

Mottisfont sources its food locally, dedicated to reconnecting the food chain between producers and consumers and building local links.

Picnics welcome in the grounds.

The gift shop sells souvenirs specific to Mottisfont as well as high quality lines to meet the tastes of all its visitors.

Visitor toilets situated near the kitchen café and also in the walled garden. Accessible toilets and baby change facilities.

Microwave available for use warming baby food. Staff are happy to help with any reasonable requests.

Walking: On Testway, 4 miles north of Romsey, Clarendon Way passes 2 miles north of Mottisfont. Cycling: As above, cycle rack in car park. Rail – Nearest Station Dunbridge, 1 mile. Road – Signposted off A3057. Romsey to Stockbridge road. 4 miles north of Romsey. Also signposted off B3087 Romsey to Broughton.

Ask at Visitor Reception for activity sheets to make your visit more fun (10p donation).

Hip seats available for use in the house.

If you've had fun on your family day out to Mottisfont Abbey and Garden, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfontabbey