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Mottisfont Abbey Garden

Mottisfont Abbey Garden
Mottisfont
Romsey

SO51 0LP

tel: 01794 340757
fax: 01794 341492

Area: Hampshire
Show Map Location:
Overview Map (30 Km)
Detailed Map (1.5 Km)

Visitor Information

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-mottisfont -- email: mottisfont {at} nationaltrust.org.uk

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Mottisfont Abbey Garden
Hampshire
All details updated* as of: 09/02/2010
Text-Only version here

Disabled information plus mobility and walking aids

Opening Days and Hours

6th Feb - 31st Oct, daily, 11am -5pm, except 7th Jun - 20th June open until 8pm. 6th Nov - 19th Dec, Sat & Sun, 11am - 4pm.
Closed Fridays from 1st - 25th March, Fridays 19th Apr - 30th May and Fridays from 21st June - 24th Oct
Car park gates close at 6pm, except 7th to 20th June when close at 8. Access to some show rooms in house may be restricted when functions are taking place. Please tel. in advance. Last admission 30mins before closing

Parties / Coaches: Yes

Groups / Coaches need Appointment: Yes
Appointment only required for special catering or guided tours

House Open for Viewing: Yes
1st Mar - 31st Oct, daily, 11am - 5pm, (to 8pm 7th - 20th June) and closed Fridays as per garden. 1 to 21 March timed tours of the house only at 12 and 2. 7 to 20 June house closes at 4:30. House and garden open Friday 25 June.
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National Garden Scheme days: Yes

Best Times of Year to Visit:
June

To see:
Old fashioned Rose collection

Admission Prices

Adult £7.60, child £3.80, family £19.

Onsite Facilities

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes

Shop: Yes
Plants for Sale: Yes
Lunches: Yes

Teas: Yes
Light Refreshment: Yes
Picnics: Yes

Dogs Allowed: No
On Lead only: No
Special Events: Yes

Other Facilities:

Garden Features

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

English Heritage Garden Grade: II

National Collection: Old fashioned roses, London Plane trees.

Description of Garden

Designer:

Set on the west bank of the River Test, Mottisfont Abbey is surrounded by sweeping lawns with ancient trees and walled gardens. A former mediaeval priory, the abbey has been adapted over the centuries by a series of owners. The extensive gardens were remodelled gradually during the 20th century. Norah Lindsay designed a parterre, Geoffrey Jellicoe redesigned the north front with an avenue of limes and an octagon of yews, and the rose garden, situated in the old walled kitchen garden, was designed in 1972 by Graham Stuart Thomas after the National Trust had taken over the property. The garden now contains the National Collection of old fashioned roses, with over 300 varieties.

A particular feature of the grounds are the old trees; one, the great plane, is thought to be the largest of its kind in the country. The rose garden is superb in the evenings during mid-summer.

History of Garden

Nearby Hampshire Hotels, Facilities & Amenities

Hotels & Accommodation:

Restaurants:
Star Inn, East Tytherley

Inns & Pubs:
Star Inn, East Tytherley

Villages / Towns / Sightseeing:
Romsey

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The garden information above was last updated on 09/02/2010

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