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Mottisfont Abbey Garden |
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Mottisfont Abbey Garden tel: 01794 340757 Area: Hampshire |
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| Visitor Information | www.nationaltrust.org.uk | ||||||||||||
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| Mottisfont Abbey Garden Hampshire All details updated* as of: 18/02/2008 |
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| Opening Days and Hours | |||||||||||||
1 Mar - 3 Apr 08, 11 - 5, Sat - Thurs |
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| Parties
/ Coaches: Yes |
Groups
/ Coaches need Appointment: Yes Appointment only required for special catering or guided tours |
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House
Open for Viewing: Yes |
National
Garden Scheme days: Yes |
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| Best
Times of Year to Visit: June |
To
see: Old fashioned Rose collection |
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| Admission Prices | |||||||||||||
| £6.80, child £3.40, family £17. Groups £6.50. During June rose season: £7.70, child £3.90, family £19.30 Groups £7.50 | |||||||||||||
| 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 |
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| 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:
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| 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. |
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| Nearby Hampshire Hotels, Facilities & Amenities | |||||||||||||
| Hotels
& Accommodation: |
Restaurants: Star Inn, East Tytherley |
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| Inns & Pubs: Star Inn, East Tytherley |
Villages / Towns
/ Sightseeing: Romsey |
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