Join us for an enchanting journey inspired by Eric Carle’s beloved children’s book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar™. Through this captivating trail, little ones can experience one of nature’s greatest transformations. Runs 19 January to 15 March.
From 17 January to 22 February we will be celebrating snowdrop season as hundreds of these harbingers of spring start to emerge across Mottisfont.
Come and watch as our House team carry out Mottisfont's annual conservation clean. With scaffolding towers, backpack vacuum cleaners and a vast array of different brushes, this is not your average spring clean.
Mottisfont begins its 2026 exhibition season with a show that reflects the idiosyncratic beauty of Britain’s seasons as they transform our landscapes and townscapes, seen through the eyes of three contemporary artists.
Join in with simple self-led activities aimed at pre-schoolers, to enjoy while you explore the gardens.
Join in with simple self-led activities aimed at pre-schoolers, to enjoy while you explore the gardens.
Join in with simple self-led activities aimed at pre-schoolers, to enjoy while you explore the gardens.
From 21 March to 12 April join us at Mottisfont for a Topsy-Turvy tea party! Tea time-inspired games will have the whole family laughing. Compete in the scone and spoon race, test your aim with toss the teabag and try a spot of plate spinning.
Mottisfont celebrates the art of printmaking with an exhibition in partnership with the prestigious St Jude’s Gallery in Suffolk and featuring the work of some of Britain’s leading printmakers.