Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate

National Trust Photographic Library / Stephen Robson

Mottisfont
nr Romsey
Hampshire
SO51 0LP

Tel: +44 (0)1794 340 757
+44 (0)1794 341 220 (infoline)
Fax: +44 (0)1794 341 492
Web: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/scripts/nthandbook.dll?ACTION=PROPERTY&PROPERTYID=225


This 12th-century Augustinian priory was converted into a private house after the Dissolution and still retains the spring or "font" from which its name is derived. The abbey contains a drawing-room decorated by Rex Whistler and Derek Hill's 20th-century picture collection.

Outside, the key attraction is the grounds with magnificent trees, walled gardens and the National Collection of Old-fashioned Roses. The estate includes Mottisfont village and surrounding farmland and woods. This property is owned by The National Trust.

General Information:

  • 7 mile estate path
  • Braille guide
  • Shop
  • Licensed restaurant
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Disabled visitors: designated parking, mobility vehicle, manual wheelchairs, adapted WC, ground floor fully accessible

     

    Opening Times
    (2006 times)
    Garden:
    4th to 28th February: Saturday and Sunday 11.00am - 4.00pm.

    29th February to 2nd June: Saturday to Wednesday 11.00am - 5.00pm.

    3rd to 30th June: Daily 11.00am - 8.30pm.

    1st July to 3rd September: Saturday to Thursday 11.00am - 5.00pm.

    4th September to 29th October: Saturday to Wednesday 11.00am -5.00pm.

    30th October to 17th December: Saturday and Sunday 11.00am -4.00pm.

    House:
    27th February to 2nd June: Saturday to Wednesday 11.00am -5.00pm.

    3rd to 30th June: Daily 11.00am - 5.00pm.

    1st July to 3rd September: Saturday to Thursday 11.00am -5.00pm>

    4th September to 29th October: Saturday to Wednesday 11.00am - 5.00pm.

    Shop/cafe: As garden. Cafe: last orders 5.00pm.

    Car park gates close 6.00pm except in June.
    Access to some showrooms in the house may be limited on Saturdays due to weddings. Please telephone in advance.

    Admission Charges
    (2006 prices)
    Adults £7.00; Child £3.50; Family £17.50.
    During June rose season: £8.00.

    Directions
    Signposted off A3057 Romsey to Stockbridge, 4½ miles North of Romsey.
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