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Notice: The route to Mottisfont from Romsey is now closed for 3 months due to major works on the railway bridge. Exit at Junction 2 on the M27 and follow the route to Stockbridge to get here.

Historic house set in atmospheric gardens and grounds

At the heart of this tranquil rural estate is Mottisfont Abbey, set in glorious grounds alongside the fast-flowing River Test.

There are many layers of history for the visitor to explore, including the Gothic remains of the original 13th-century Augustinian priory.

In the mid-20th century the final private owner, society hostess and patron of the arts Maud Russell, used the Abbey as a base for her racy and intriguing life.

The River Test is one of the finest chalk streams in the world and the walled gardens house the National Collection of old-fashioned roses.

Patrick Lichfield: The Polaroids

Montage of Patrick Lichfield photographs as part of Polaroid exhibition at Mottisfont, Hampshire © Lichfield Studios Limited

An exhibition touched by celebrity

© Lichfield Studios Limited

19 May - 1 July

Visit the art gallery and enjoy a glimpse into the world of royal and society photographer Patrick Lichfield. View his Polaroid collection from photo shoots with some of our most famous faces from the Sixties onwards.

Pimms® and Roses

White bench in our walled garden surrounded by roses. Mottisfont, Hampshire © National Trust

Enjoy an evening in our walled garden

© National Trust

Exclusive access to our world-famous old roses.

Pick up a glass of something cool, and wonder amidst the scent and colour. Chat to specialist gardeners and enjoy live music:

Wednesday 13 June - Romsey Area Jazz Youth Orchestra

Wednesday 27 June - Bluegrass band Red Jackson

  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • £18, booking essential
  • Call 01794 340757

Late opening in June

Mme Gregoire Staechelin- Pink climbing rose at Mottisfont, Hampshire © National Trust

Discover our rose gardens in the evening this June

© National Trust

To let you make the most of our old English roses, we're opening our gates on selected evenings this June:

  • Friday 15 and Saturday 16 June
  • Friday 22 and Saturday 23 June
  • Friday 29 and Saturday 30 June

The gardens will be open until 8pm; last entry is at 7.30pm.

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