 Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House & Estate
Mottisfont
nr Romsey
Hampshire
SO51 0LP
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Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House & Estate
Historic house set in atmospheric gardens and grounds in the River Test Valley:
- 13th-century former priory set in glorious landscaped grounds
- Walled gardens, home to the National Collection of old-fashioned roses
- Unusual drawing room decorated by Rex Whistler
- Interesting art collection donated by painter Derek Hill
- Tranquil park, woodland and riverside walks
This handsome house, built on the 12th-century remains of an Augustinian priory, stands amid sweeping lawns next to the River Test, immortalised by F. M. Halford, the father of modern fly fishing. Plump brown trout wallow in its fast-flowing, clear waters and the tranquil lawns alongside are dotted with majestic plane trees. Mottisfont's famous walled gardens house the National Collection of Old-fashioned Roses (at their best in June), which are a pleasure to visit at any time of the year. The house contains a stunning drawing room, decorated in the trompe I'oeil style by Rex Whistler in 1938, as well as Derek Hill's collection of early 20th-century art. The wider estate includes much of Mottisfont village and surrounding farmland and woods.
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Other Information:
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): £8 (£7.20), child £4 (£3.60), family £20 (£18). Groups (£6.80). During June rose season: £9 (£8), child £4.50 (£4), family £22.50 (£20). Groups (£7.80)
Events - Open-air theatre, art exhibitions, seasonal events and family activities .
Country walks - 7ml estate path (leaflet £1), access from main car park (open 9–6).
Shopping - NT shop. Second-hand bookshop. Rare and unusual plant sales. Rose sales, Easter–June.
Dogs - Dogs are welcome in car park and on estate walk.
Parking - Free parking.
Education - Live interpretation. Film about the estate and rose garden.
Families & children - Baby-changing facilities. Pushchairs admitted. Hip-carrying infant seats for loan. Children's quiz/trail. Family activity packs. Highchairs available in Kitchen Café.
Refreshments - Kitchen Café (licensed) at east entrance to house. Children's menu. Kiosk outside rose garden at selected times.
Mobility information
Parking - In main car park, 200yds. Transfer available
Building - Ramped entrance. 6 wheelchairs. Ground floor accessible. Audio visual/video.
WCs - on ground floor of house and close to walled gardenGrounds - Accessible route. Staff-driven multi-seater vehicle.
Shop - Ramped entrance
Refreshments - Level entrance
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