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About Mottisfont

Rolling lawns and meadows frame this welcoming country house, Mottisfont, in the heart of Hampshire’s beautiful Test Valley. The spacious gardens at Mottisfont are the perfect space to let off steam during the school holidays! You can set off on an outdoor adventure by exploring acres of meadows and riverbanks. And with charming cafes on site, too, this day out ticks every box.

Whether you're a history buff, a nature enthusiast, or simply looking for a fun day out with the kids, Mottisfont has something for everyone.

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Immersive Yourself in the Stories of John Burningham

Embark on an adventure as you discover the wild and wonderful world of John Burningham! From playful galleries and immersive stories to cosy reading nooks where you can settle down with a book. And outside, a storybook adventure trail.

Explore the Glorious Gardens

The walled gardens at Mottisfont are a great place to start your visit, especially for families who love beautiful blooms! Discover flower-packed borders, lavender-edged paths that release fragrance as you brush past and shady seating for hot days. In the kitchen garden nearby, you’ll find pretty raised beds of flowers, herbs and vegetables. Trailing vines climb up long wooden pergolas, and in late summer, you’ll be treated to bright new dahlia displays. There’s a mobile café here and plenty of outdoor seating.

The garden's peaceful atmosphere and beautiful views make it a perfect place for family photos and moments of relaxation.

The Wild Play Area

Kids can burn off energy and test their skills in imaginative play on Mottisfont’s Wild Play set in the gardens. Large wooden structures encourage them to duck and dive, climb and balance above a soft natural landing space.

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Facilities

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Opening Times

Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

Closes 16:00 in winter - 28th October to 31st December and 1st January to 9th February.

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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission
  • Child (5-17) : £10.00
  • Adult (18+-18+) : £20.00

Under 5s Free
Family (2+2) £50.00
Family (1+3) £30.00

National Trust members: Free

Car parking Free

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Food & Drink Options

The Old Kitchen Café and Coach House Café both serve a range of cold and hot food. As well as sandwiches, baked goods and light lunches.

Hot food is available from 12:00 - 14:30 and you can also buy a selection of hot and cold drinks.

There is a small selection of gluten and dairy free foods, as well as soya and oat milk.

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Contact Details

Mottisfort
Romsey
Hampshire
SO51 8NA
England

Tel: 01794340757

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Transport Information

By Foot

Mottisfont is on the Test Way, a long-distance walking route spanning from Inkpen Beacon to Eling. You can use Stockbridge to the north or Romsey to the south as starting points for a long walk to Mottisfont - both towns are roughly five miles away.

By Train

The Mottisfont & Dunbridge station is just over a mile away on foot, across fields and some country roads. There is no taxi rank at the station – the nearest taxi companies are based in Romsey.

If you follow signs on foot from the train station, beware of livestock in fields. The public footpath cuts through a farm. Continue along the footpath and join onto Hat Lane. Head right here until you meet a small junction which joins Hatt Lane up to Oakley Road.

Once you are on this road, head right and follow the fingerpost to Mottisfont. This is a quiet country road, but it’s narrow with quite sharp turns in places and some poor visibility ahead, so please be careful while you walk. Keep following this road until you can turn into the visitor car park on your left.

By Bike

The Test Way runs from Romsey to Stockbridge. It is approximately 2 miles off the main route either off Lower Brook (if travelling from Stockbridge) or just past Awbridge and Kimbridge (if travelling from Romsey).

Follow National Trust signs to the main entrance. We are also off the cycle route 24, which runs from Bath to Southampton. We are 0.2 miles off the main route. Bike racks are provided for those cycling to us.

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