Attraction Information
What's new at Mottisfont?
Families get ready for a new adventure Happy Families: Adventures with the Ahlbergs!
From the 22nd July to 5th November you can enjoy this new and exciting exhibition and trail that invites families into the world of the beloved storybook characters created by Janet and Allan Ahlberg, from The Jolly Postman to Each Peach Pear Plum. Venture inside the house and discover over 70 original artworks in rooms that have been transformed into imaginative and playful spaces, designed to immerse kids in the hilarious stories of Burglar Bill, Mrs Wobble the Waitress and many more!
Things to do
There are lots of different ways to explore the beautiful gardens at Mottisfont, from the grassy paddock that’s perfect for games and picnic lunches, to the crystal-clear stream that runs through the grounds, leading to fields behind the house. Or test your abilities in the Wild Play area where there are large wooden structures to balance and climb on.
Food & Drink
There are several refreshment outlets, with family-friendly options and indoor and outdoor seating. You’ll find picnic benches around the grounds too. The Old Kitchen Café and Coach House Café serve up hot and cold drinks, light lunches, cakes, snacks and sandwiches. Hot food is available from 12 noon -2.30pm. In addition, there are extra kiosks open at weekends, serving hot and cold beverages, a small range of cakes, sandwiches, snacks and ice creams. Look out for Jude's ice cream horsebox too, open on sunny afternoons.
Accessibility
There are baby-changing facilities in access-friendly toilets at the welcome centre, stables, lower corridor in the house and kitchen garden. Pushchairs are welcome everywhere except inside the house. Breastfeeding is welcome anywhere around the property.
Transport & Parking for Visitors
By foot
Mottisfont is on the Test Way, a long-distance walking route spanning from Inkpen Beacon to Eling. You can use either 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.
Need to find the nearest railway stations? Here are some tips to get to Mottifont Abbey by rail.
By bike
By road
There is car parking onsite. Make sure you use this Sat Nav address to the car park: Nav SO51 0LN.
Opening Times
10:00 - 17:00
House: 11:00 - 16:30
Art Gallery: Open from 22nd July – 5th November from 11:00-16:30 (closing at 16:00 from 30th October).
Pricing & Tickets
Adult £18
Child £9
Under 5s Free
Family (2+2) £45
Family (1+) £27.00
Trail: £3.00 per trail
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FAQs
Yes, there is parking onsite.