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Find out when Mottisfont is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
With plenty of space to run, jump and play there's lots to keep children of all ages busy at Mottisfont. Challenge yourself in our Wild Play area, try some of the '50 things to do before you're 11¾' challenges and play a game of Pooh sticks from one of the wooden bridges. Choose one of three themed activity packs to explore Mottisfont at your own pace in May half term, 25 May - 2 June.
Here's all the information you need at a glance, to make the most of your family day out at Mottisfont:
There's no need to book, but Mottisfont may get very busy during school holidays and bank holidays. Mornings tend to be busier than afternoons. If you have the flexibility, a weekday visit is generally quieter than a weekend, even during school holidays. If you can only visit over the weekend, Saturdays are usually less busy than Sundays.
25 May - 2 June, 10am-5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
Choose from one of three themed activity packs to help you explore Mottisfont at your own pace. Find creative inspiration as you discover different artworks in the house and gallery, explore the gardens to find out what's growing at this time of year, or take a walk for a closer look at the natural world.
Each activity booklet includes puzzles and challenges to complete while you explore, as well as a themed scene to cut out, decorate and keep.
Property admission applies (free for National Trust members and under 5s), plus £2 per pack. Packs include activity booklets and coloured pencils. Please note that Mottisfont's famous rose season takes place in early summer, so peak admission prices apply between 10am and 3pm from 27 May.
Our Wild Play area includes three large wooden structures built for climbing, balancing and exploring. Duck and dive through multiple entry and exit points to play together. The play area gets very muddy during periods of wet weather, so come dressed for mess.
Wooden bridges and a rushing river make Mottisfont one of the country's top destinations for playing Pooh sticks – challenge your family to a game when you visit. Ball games and frisbees are welcome on the paddock areas.
Why not try some of the '50 things to do before you're 11¾' challenges? From rolling down a hill to making friends with a bug, there's something for every young explorer to do.
Find out when Mottisfont is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
25 May - 2 June: choose from one of three themed activity packs to help you explore Mottisfont at your own pace. Each activity booklet includes puzzles and challenges to complete while you explore, as well as a themed scene to cut out, decorate and keep. Property admission applies (free for National Trust members and under 5s), plus £2 per pack.
The shop, plant centre and bookshop at Mottisfont are packed with great gift ideas. Why not treat yourself to a snack and drink at one of the cafés after a wander in the garden?
Enjoy every season at Mottisfont, with its ancient trees and babbling brooks, from rich autumn foliage and the scented Winter Garden, to spring bulbs and, of course, the world-famous Rose Garden.
Explore Maud Russell’s 1930s neo-classical interiors, in an 18th-century house with medieval origins and enjoy changing art exhibitions in the spacious gallery.
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