Mottistone Gardens and Estate

Important notice -

Our car park will be open from 13 May. We have limited spaces, so if the car park is full please come back another time. The Garden, Shop and Manor House at Mottistone Gardens will remain closed until further notice.

Enchanting gardens set in a sheltered valley and surrounded by rolling downland

More about this place

Family walking dogs

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We're starting to open some gardens and parklands in England and Northern Ireland at reduced capacity, through advance bookings every week. Most places up to 8 June have sold out. New tickets are released every Friday and we'll continue to add new places over the coming weeks. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are now open. All houses remain closed for now and all places in Wales remain closed following Welsh Government advice. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.​

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Mottistone Gardens and Estate

History

The date stone over the entrance to Mottistone Manor showing the date of 1567

A short history of Mottistone Gardens and Manor 

From medieval manorial site to natural disaster and consequent restoration, Mottistone gardens and manor have seen considerable change through the centuries. Discover more about the history of this ancient site.

Mottistone Manor on the Isle of Wight, seen from the churchyard

Galloper Jack and Warrior 

Mottistone once was home to its very own 'war horse', Warrior, and his owner 'Galloper' Jack Seely. Together they survived the battles of the First World War and returned to the rural tranquility of the Isle of Wight.

The Long Stone stands like sentinel on Mottistone Common

The Longstone 

Uncover the mysteries and legends of the Longstone and understand why people still celebrate the solstices and equinoxes around it to this day.

An old image of Jacquetta Hawkes beside a more recent photograph of the Long Stone

Jacquetta Hawkes mystery solver 

Discover the fascinating story about the remarkable neighbour who discovered the true facts about the Longstone.

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Mottistone Gardens and Estate

Wildlife

A close up image of a green tiger beetle, often found amongst the heather

Wildlife on the Common 

Our Common is a wildlife spotter's dream - come along for visit and see what you can find.

A Yellow Hammer bird

Wildlife around the village and buildings 

Swallows, red squirrels and bats - among others - find sanctuary in the old stone buildings here and we hope to keep it this way.

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Mottistone Gardens and Estate

Our work

Front gardens of Mottistone Gardens, Isle of Wight in spring

Spring gardening tips from Mottistone's Head Gardener 

If you're looking for ways to get some fresh air, our Head Gardener at Mottistone Gardens offers his tips on the best things to be doing in the garden this spring.

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