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    Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House & Estate.
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    Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate
    Mottisfont, nr Romsey, Hampshire SO51 0LP
    Telephone: 01794 341220 (Infoline)
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    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

    What's new this year
    Refurbished Old Dining Room, as laid out originally by Mrs Russell (the donor of Mottisfont) who was known for her fine taste and patronage of the best artists of the mid 20th century

    Points to noteFrom 31 May to 22 June, when the old-fashioned roses are in bloom, the gardens are open seven days a week, from 11 to 8. Weekends are extremely busy and weekday and/or evening visits are recommended (especially evenings to enjoy the scent of the roses)

    Opening arrangements
    Garden/shop/Kitchen Café
     1 Mar–3 Apr 08  11–5 Mo Tu We Th Closed Fridays Sa Su
     5 Apr–20 Apr 08  11–5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
     21 Apr–25 May 08  11–5 Mo Tu We Th Closed Fridays Sa Su
     26 May–30 May 08  11–5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
     31 May–22 Jun 08  11–8 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
     23 Jun–30 Oct 08  11–5 Mo Tu We Th Closed Fridays Sa Su
     1 Nov–21 Dec 08  11–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
    House
     1 Mar–3 Apr 08  11–5 Mo Tu We Th Closed Fridays Sa Su
     5 Apr–20 Apr 08  11–5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
     21 Apr–25 May 08  11–5 Mo Tu We Th Closed Fridays Sa Su
     26 May–22 Jun 08  11–5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
     23 Jun–30 Oct 08  11–5 Mo Tu We Th Closed Fridays Sa Su
    KEY: Dark blue=open
    Open Good Fri & Hallowe'en. Café last orders 5 in June. Garden closes 5 on Suns in June. Car park gates close 6, except June. Access to some show rooms in house may be restricted when functions are taking place. Please tel. in advance. Last admission 30mins before closing

    Contact details

    01794 341220 (Infoline)
    01794 340757
    Fax: 01794 341492
    Email: mottisfontabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Admission prices

    Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): £7.50 (£6.80), child £3.80 (£3.40), family £18.80 (£17). Groups (£6.50). During June rose season: £8.50 (£7.70), child £4.30 (£3.90), family £21.30 (£19.30). Groups (£7.50)


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