Playful days at Montacute House

Exploring this spring

The sights, sounds and scents of spring are starting to emerge, so keep an eye out for butterflies, bees and dragon flies. The bright colours of the tulips can be spotted in the borders 

As well as new born lanbs, spring flowers will be out in the parkland and on the wider estate as well such as buttercups, bluebells and a little later on, wild garlic. There are three waymarked walks on the estate – one through the parkland, one that takes you through the beech woods that surround the village and one that takes you up St Michael’s Hill. The orchards will be blossoming as well.

For any adventurers working through the National Trust’s '50 things' list, you’ll be able to tick off quite a few. 

Picnicking at Montacute House

There are lots of great picnic spots at Montacute House. The Garden Orchard on the South Drive is one of the less formal areas of the garden, making it ideal for eating picnics and for more games of hide and seek. Around the Stables are several wooden picnic benches, including some that can accommodate wheelchairs.

You’re also welcome to pull up a rug on the lawns or park yourself on a bench whilst you munch your sandwiches.