Mottisfont, National Trust

Mottisfont, National Trust A romantic house and gallery set in beautiful gardens beside the River Test, owned by the National Trust. You can:
Walk, play and picnic in beautiful gardens.
(1733)

Ancient trees, bubbling brooks and rolling lawns frame this lovely old house. Crafted from a medieval priory, it is full of surprises, with art that intrigues and delights. Discover carpets of spring bulbs, glorious summer roses, rich autumn colours and a colourful winter garden

Explore the rooms of an intriguing house, including a drawing room by Whistler designed to trick the eye and a thirteen

th century cellarium

Come back throughout the year to see different exhibitions in the gallery and the latest installations by our artists in residence as well as the house collection of early twentieth-century art

Take in our beautiful estate on foot or by bike. Look out for seasonal flowers and calm tranquility in woodlands beside the River Test. Come and visit us: We are closer than you think to places such as Romsey, Southampton, Winchester, Andover, Stockbridge and Salisbury. Use the postcode SO51 0LP to find us or look out for the brown tourist road signs around the Romsey area.

On 2 September, join us at Mottisfont as professional storyteller Merry-go-Round shares the tale of Jack and the Beansta...
01/09/2026

On 2 September, join us at Mottisfont as professional storyteller Merry-go-Round shares the tale of Jack and the Beanstalk. This live performance will engage children aged 2-8 years.

Free event (normal admission applies) No booking required.

Timings: 12.30pm - 1.30pm and 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Images: Merry-go-Round storytelling

We are busy today (31st Aug) and the car park is nearly full. We are doing our best to accommodate as many people as pos...
31/08/2026

We are busy today (31st Aug) and the car park is nearly full. We are doing our best to accommodate as many people as possible. Our peak times are between 11am -2pm.

Our popular Pooch Passport scheme, sponsored by natural pet food company Forthglade, has returned to Mottisfont (and 136...
31/08/2026

Our popular Pooch Passport scheme, sponsored by natural pet food company Forthglade, has returned to Mottisfont (and 136 other dog-friendly places). Snap up your free passport, collect stamps at different places and enjoy free natural dog treats or an exclusive pin badge.

Mottisfont is a three pawprint-rated Pooch Passport destination. It has a grassy paddock for dogs to play and relax in (on the lead) and picnic benches for humans to relax on. A riverside stroll leads to meadows behind the house and there’s a six-mile estate walk too. Dogs can check out the Coach House café where they’ll find dog ice cream and other snacks. There are water stations and dog waste bins too, and in the shop, a good stock of treats, toys and accessories. Pooch Passport valid until 28 February 2027.

Find out more: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/hampshire/mottisfont/visiting-mottisfont-with-your-dog

Image: Pooch treats at Mottisfont gift shop © National Trust / Zoe Squires

Roll up, roll up for a circus skills session at Mottisfont, as part of our Summer of Play!On Monday 31 August, join perf...
31/08/2026

Roll up, roll up for a circus skills session at Mottisfont, as part of our Summer of Play!

On Monday 31 August, join performers from circus company Storm in a Teacup for a day of hands-on circus fun for all the family. Have a go at plate spinning, juggling, tightrope walking, hula hooping and much more, with friendly, expert guidance from their professional performers, who'll help you build confidence and pick up new skills at your own pace, whatever your age or ability.

Then dive into their amazing bubble displays - chase and pop giant bubbles, and get lost in clouds of millions of tiny bubbles as they drift and dance across the grounds. It's a magical spectacle for younger visitors and grown-ups alike, and a brilliant photo opportunity too.

Find out more and plan your outing: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/hampshire/mottisfont

Image: © Storm in a Teacup circus skills and bubble displays

Stroll through the Mottisfont Kitchen Garden for an uplifting rainbow of late summer colour.Images: Dahlias and late sum...
27/08/2026

Stroll through the Mottisfont Kitchen Garden for an uplifting rainbow of late summer colour.

Images: Dahlias and late summer colour at Mottisfont © National Trust / Zoe Squires

We're Going on a Ghost Hunt™ this Halloween at Mottisfont. Come and join the fun! Can we find them all? Yes! Run, run, r...
24/08/2026

We're Going on a Ghost Hunt™ this Halloween at Mottisfont. Come and join the fun! Can we find them all? Yes! Run, run, run!

Based on the bestselling children’s books, this Halloween the Bunnies of Hoppity Hill are setting off on an adventure to find the ghosts hidden around Mottisfont with heaps of exciting things to see and do along the way.

This trail is ideal for preschoolers and young children.

Dates: 3 October - 1 November 2026

Trail free (with normal admission)

Find out more and plan your outing: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/hampshire/mottisfont/family-friendly-things-to-do-at-mottisfont

Image credit: ™ Illustrations by Cherie Zamazing, based on the original characters created by Laura Hughes, copyright © Bloomsbury Publishing 2023

24/08/2026

Sent away for conservation in January 2026, the Mottisfont house team are delighted to welcome home a painting selected by Maud Russell, which has been carefully hung where she originally hung it, in the Dining Room. Do come and see the painting, and see what you think.

Images: Mottisfont House Team and painting conservator, Abigail © National Trust / Kate Vince

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Mottisfont Lane
Hampshire
SO510LP

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01794 340757

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