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Garden Name: Mottisfont Abbey Garden
Last Modified: 19/01/2011
Garden ID: 0028

pic: 0028_Mottisfontabbey.jpg

Owner: National Trust
Address:
Mottisfont
Romsey

Postcode: SO51 0LP
County: Hampshire

tel: 01794 340757
fax: 01794 341492
website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-mottisfont
email: mottisfont {at} nationaltrust.org.uk

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 Grade:
II

Opening Times:
1st Jan - 20th Feb and 4th Nov - 31st Dec; Fri - Mon; 10am - 5pm
21st Feb - 31st Oct; daily; 10am - 5pm
Late opening (except house and cafˇ) to 8 on 10 to 12, 17 to 19 and 24 to 26 June for roses in the Walled Garden. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

Best Times of Year to Visit: 
June

To see: 
Old fashioned Rose collection

National Collection: 
Old fashioned roses, London Plane trees.

National Garden Scheme days: Yes
Comments: 

Parties / Coaches: Yes 
Comments: 

Viewing by Appointment: Yes
Comments: Appointment only required for special catering or guided tours 

House Open for Viewing: Yes
Comments: 21st Feb - 31st Oct; daily; 11am - 5pm

Admission Prices:
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): 
Adult £8.50 (£7.60), child £4.20 (£3.80), family £21 (£19)

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Shop: Yes
Plants for Sale: Yes
Lunches: Yes
Teas: Yes
Refreshments: Yes
Picnics: Yes
Dogs allowed: No
Only on Lead: No
Events: Yes

Other Facilities:



Designer: 
Description of Garden:
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: 


Local Inns: 
Star Inn, East Tytherley

Accomodation: 


Restaurants: 
Star Inn, East Tytherley

Village/Town/Sightseeing: 
Romsey