Donate to the Walled Garden Appeal at Mottisfont

Thousands of people visit Mottisfont every June to experience our internationally renowned collection of old-fashioned roses. But to get to them, visitors pass through an area that used to be a frame yard, which still feels quite stark and utilitarian.

Bringing a dream to life

Graham Stuart Thomas, who originally brought these old-fashioned roses to Mottisfont, always intended this third garden to match the beauty of the other two. Now our own gardening team are finally able to make this a reality, and we need to raise more money to help realise the full potential of this space.

Visitors smelling the roses in the garden at Llanerchaeron, Ceredigion, Wales — Visitors smelling the roses in the walled garden

What will the garden look like?

The new design mirrors the central rose garden and follows historic pathways, dividing the space into four quarters. A new water feature is planned as a central focal point, on the site of the old dipping pond.

A conceptual sketch of the Frameyard garden, showing a row of trees and flowers alongside a path — Flower borders will provide bright colour alongside historic path routes

The planting will feature repeat-flowering varieties of roses, extending the garden’s seasonal interest. Deep flower borders will surround lawned areas perfect for picnics, while arches shade the paths. There will be places to eat and relax, and also to find out more about the roses and their history.

A conceptual sketch of the Frameyard garden, with a central water feature and glasshouse — Plans for the new garden include restoring a historic glasshouse

A new plant nursery area will be created, a first for Mottisfont’s gardens. Visitors will be able to explore the nursery and discover how we develop young plants. We would also love to be able to restore the glasshouse that once stood along the wall here.

How can I help?

2016 is the final year we’ll be raising money for this exciting project, so this is your last chance to help us make history by contributing to this garden.

Money donated so far to this appeal has gone towards initial surveys and designs. We now need to raise more funds to pay for development works and construction, finally making these exciting plans a reality.

Support us today with an online donation

Walled Garden Appeal

Help us make history by contributing to the Walled Garden Appeal. Your donations will go towards realising Graham Stuart Thomas's dream of a third walled rose garden at Mottisfont.

Donate now

There are other ways to support the Appeal:

Text

Simply use the Just Text Giving service; text TWGA50 plus the amount you want to donate (£2, £5 or £10) to 70070. Give even more and Gift Aid your donation if you can.

Donation boxes

We have donation boxes around the property, so on your next visit please donate what you can towards the Appeal.

Raffle tickets

You can buy a raffle ticket from one of our friendly volunteer team around the property. Tickets cost £1 each and you could also win yourself a prize.

Bookshop

All of the money raised from every book sold will go to our Walled Garden Appeal. There's a brilliant selection on offer, and as well as grabbing a bargain, you will be helping our Appeal.