Mottisfont

We're inviting you to embark on Percy the Park Keeper's winter wander trail at Mottisfont. Join in the fun with Percy and his animal friends and give nature a helping hand.

This Christmas discover decorations inspired by the natural beauty of winter inside and out: the house will be adorned with festive swags, twinkling lights, and Christmas trees sparkling with baubles.

Read our hints and tips to help plan your family visit. There’s plenty of space to run, jump and play here, and always something for families to do at Mottisfont.

An 18th-century building with a medieval priory at its heart, the house was transformed into a comfortable, neo-classical home in the 1930s. Explore the beautiful house and find out about our Joan Eardley display in the Red Room.

Most of our gardens remain open to local visitors for exercise in line with government guidance. In our specially planted winter garden, you can stroll through paths that wind through seasonal shrubs and perennials, chosen for colour and scent to brighten up the colder months. One way systems are in place to help with social distancing.

Discover a garden of ancient trees, babbling brooks and rolling lawns. Carpets of spring bulbs, walled gardens, rich autumn foliage and a colourful, scented winter garden create a feast for the senses all year round. Our world-famous collection of old-fashioned roses flowers once a year in June.

In line with government guidance, our countryside spaces are open for local visitors to access for walks. We ask all visitors to follow guidance on social distancing to keep everyone safe. Discover winter wildlife, historic landmarks and tranquil riverside paths as you explore some of Hampshire's glorious countryside.

We love dogs at Mottisfont, and they're welcome to explore most of the gardens and estate with you. We ask that you keep dogs on a short lead at all times while you visit, so that everyone can enjoy their time here. If you're a professional dog walker, you're welcome to make use of our countryside sites if you're licensed with us.

The Old Kitchen Café is open daily, serving hot and cold drinks and a selection of pasties, sandwiches, and cakes.

The shop at Mottisfont is now open. Whether it's a present for a loved one or a treat for yourself, a snuggly throw or an inspiring cookbook: our shop is packed with great gift ideas.

Eight centuries of history are buried within our walls. An Augustinian priory was founded here in 1201, laying the foundations for the 18th-century structure that’s now visible. Today, hints of this medieval past live alongside the stylish redevelopment that took place in the early 20th century.

The Russell family arrived here in the 1930s. Maud Russell transformed the house to create the luxurious, neo-classical feel that’s still on show today. As their weekend retreat, it became the centre of a fashionable, artistic circle.

The Priory of the Holy Trinity was founded here in 1201 by William Briwere, right-hand man to four Plantagenet kings. Mottisfont has been transformed almost beyond recognition since its medieval beginnings. But hints of this hidden history remain, such as secret panels in the walls revealing ancient stone.

We look after 1600 acres of Hampshire countryside, including Stockbridge Down, an area which is hugely beneficial to local wildlife. Find out what we'll be doing over winter to help manage this special landscape.

Want to know our housekeeping secrets? We clean and protect the collection here daily, but our house team also carries out a 'deep clean' every winter. With the house open almost every day of the year, you can see some of this preventive conservation work in action up until the end of March. You can pick up tips and advice for your own home too.

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Discover the work of Joan Eardley (1921 - 1963) in the Red Room here at Mottisfont. From 19th May 2021, three of Eardleys works in the Derek Hill collection will be displayed together, for the first time ever, as part of a nationwide celebration to mark her centenary. Entry to the display in the Red Room is included in the admission price to the house, but we recommend booking your visit in advance, especially during peak times.

We're home to a collection of 20th-century art, including works by L.S. Lowry, Barbara Hepworth and Graham Sutherland. They were gifted to us by the artist Derek Hill, in memory of a long friendship with last owner Maud Russell.