Mottisfont Abbey Gardens

The abbey and garden form the focal point of an 809 hectare estate which includes most of Mottisfont,farmland and woods. A tributary of the River Test flows through the garden, forming a superb and tranquil setting for a 12th-century Augustinian priory. The priory became a house after the Dissolution. It contains the spring or 'font' from which the place-name is derived. The magnificent trees, walled garden and the national colllection of old-fashioned roses combined to provide interest throughtout the seasons. The abbey contains a drawing room decorated by Rex Whistler and the cellarium of the old priory. In 1996 the Trust acquired Derek Hill's 20th-century picture collection.

OPENING TIMES 2008
Garden; 3 Feb-28 Feb and Nov 1-Dec 21, Saturdays and Sundays, 11 to 4.
House and Garden; 1 Mar – 31 Oct; 11 to 5; Sat to Thur.
Special opening of garden and shop, 31 May – 23 June**, for Rose collection, 11 to 7.30; Monday to Sunday. *
* Garden closes 5 pm on Sundays
** Depending on the conditions, opening hours maybe extended to 8pm from 23rd to 29th June - please tel. in advance.
Kitchen Café last orders at 5pm (4pm Feb -Nov). Open Good Friday, March 23 and October 31.

Dogs allowed on a lead in the car park only. Dogs are welcome in Spearywell Wood and Great Copse under close control.

Events; for details tel. 01794 340757.

Opening Times

2008 1 Mar 2008 - 31 Oct 2008

Road Directions

From the North: B3084 through Wallop, Mottisfont is signposted 3 miles south of Broughton.
From the West: M27, Jn2, A3090 to Romsey, follow brown coach signs for Hilliers Gardens as far as Timsbury then continue on A3057, Mottisfont is signposted 1 mile north of Timsbury.
From Winchester: A3090 to Romsey, follow brown signs for Hilliers Gardens, continue past Hilliers to A3057 at Timsbury, Mottisfont is signposted 1 mile north of Timsbury.
From London and the East: M3/M27, Jct 3, M271, A3057 to Romsey, Mottisfont is signposted 1 mile north of Timsbury.

A3057 - Romsey to Stockbridge Road. Approx. 4.5 miles from Romsey turn left at brown tourist information sign to Mottisfont Abbey. 1 mile- car park on right.

Public Transport Directions

Rail: Dunbridge Station (U) 3/4 mile - on the Wessex Trains main line from Bristol through Salisbury to Southampton. Romsey Station, 4 miles connects to SWT main line from London Waterloo to Southampton via Winchester.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• Countryside Setting
• Some no smoking areas

Accessibility

• Disabled Parking
• Disabled persons toilet
• No dogs (Guide dogs accepted)
• Wheelchair user accessible

Children & Infants

• Babes in Arms
• Baby changing
• Children's Meals
• Family Friendly, Children Welcome
• Highchair(s) available

Parking & Transport

• Coach parking
• Free parking
• Off-road parking
• On Site Car Parking
• On site parking close by
• Railway station within 5 miles
• Railway station within walking distance
• Secure cycle parking

Leisure Facilities

• Private fishing rights

Catering

• Cafe
• Catering for groups
• Catering Provided
• Food Shop on site
• Full liquor licence
• Outdoor eating area
• Picnic area
• Refreshments Available
• Restaurant
• Vegetarians catered for

Payment Methods

• Delta
• Diners card
• Maestro
• MasterCard
• Solo
• Visa

Room / Unit Features

• Large Screen TV

Establishment Features

• All weather attraction
• Cloakroom
• Conference facilities
• Garden / Grounds for visitors use
• Gift shop
• Groups by arrangement
• Groups welcome
• Guided tours by arrangement
• Licensed for alcohol
• Licensed for weddings
• Marquee Space Available
• Meeting rooms
• No Pets
• Open on bank holidays

Specialist Features

• Cyclists welcome
• Educational Groups
• Information Point

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

• Literature in French
• Literature in German
• Literature in Italian
• Literature in Japanese