Mottisfont - National Trust
Romsey, Hampshire
About Mottisfont - National Trust
Mottisfont is one of the National Trust’s strongest family destinations in Hampshire because it combines huge outdoor spaces, play areas, nature activities and seasonal family events.
Families can enjoy plenty of space to run, play and explore at Mottisfont, from the adventurous Wild Play area with climbing and balancing challenges to riverside walks, meadows, gardens and woodland trails that are perfect for wildlife spotting and outdoor adventures.
Throughout the year, family trails and seasonal activities add extra fun, while the historic house, art exhibitions, cafés and picnic spots ensure there's something to appeal to all ages.
WHAT'S ON THIS SUMMER
Pokémon joins Summer of Play
Date: 2 July–6 September
Time: 10am–5pm
Price: Included with normal admission (free for National Trust members)
This summer, Mottisfont is running a large-scale Summer of Play programme featuring seven themed play zones.
Pokémon fans are in for a treat this summer as Pokémon joins Summer of Play at Mottisfont.
This family-friendly event combines outdoor play with Pokémon-themed activities, giving visitors the chance to get active, learn new skills and connect with fellow trainers in the beautiful surroundings of Mottisfont.
Alongside the Pokémon activities, visitors can make the most of Mottisfont's beautiful grounds and enjoy all the outdoor fun Summer of Play has to offer.
Storytelling with Merry-Go-Round
Date: 28 July–2 September
Times: 12.30pm and 2.30pm
Price: Included with normal admission (free for National Trust members)
Elmer – 28 July (performances at 12.30pm and 2.30pm)
The Three Little Pigs – 3 August (performances at 12.30pm and 2.30pm)
The Tiger Who Came to Tea – 12 August (performances at 12.30pm and 2.30pm)
We're Going on a Bear Hunt – 22–23 August (performances at 12.30pm and 2.30pm)
The Very Hungry Caterpillar – 27 August (performances at 12.30pm and 2.30pm)
Jack and the Beanstalk – 2 September (performances at 12.30pm and 2.30pm)
Outdoor Theatre: The Jungle Book
Date: 29 July
Time: 6pm-7.45pm
Price: Adults £19.51 | Children £13.01
Immersion Theatre are thrilled to bring their trademark energy to their wildly entertaining musical adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling family favourite, The Jungle Book!
Filled with original music, audience interaction, and a host of larger-than-life characters, you are invited to join Mowgli and his friends, Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther, on a madcap jungle adventure as they meet and attempt to outwit a slithering snake, some cheeky monkeys, and the fierce tiger, Shere Khan!
Funny, exciting and wildly entertaining, this AOOO-some musical will have you howling with laughter: It’s the perfect treat for the whole family!
Recommended age: 4+
Circus Skills Workshops and Amazing Bubble Displays
Date: 30 July-31 August
Timings: 11am–3pm
Price: Included with normal admission (free for National Trust members)
Join the performers from Storm in a Teacup and learn exciting circus skills, including plate spinning, juggling and diabolo tricks. You can also try your hand at giant bubble blowing and enjoy spectacular bubble displays throughout the day.
Adventure-filled outdoor play
Children can enjoy the Wild Play area with climbing structures, balance beams, den building and open spaces to run around.
Beautiful grounds - space to explore
Families can wander riverside paths, cross wooden bridges (perfect for playing Pooh Sticks), explore the famous gardens and enjoy picnics on the lawns
Easy, family-friendly facilities
Mottisfont is designed for hassle-free family visits, with cafes serving child-friendly food, picnic areas, baby changing facilities, accessible paths for pushchairs, and seasonal exhibitions and activites suitable for a range of ages.
Facilities
Toilets
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
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.
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (5-17) : £10.00
- Adult (18+-18+) : £20.00
Under 5s FreeFamily (2+2) £50.00Family (1+3) £30.00
National Trust members: FreeCar parking Free
Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
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.
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Public Transport
Contact Details
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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