Mini Adventures at Mottisfont
Join us for a fun, hands-on-activity where children can create using natural materials from the Mottisfont garden.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Come and join in with some mini adventures: a simple, outdoor, self- led 'make and take' activity aimed at pre-schoolers, for you and your child to enjoy while you explore the gardens. It’s free, and there’s no need to book – just meet up with one of our Mini Adventurers volunteers at the Stables and they’ll get you started on the activity.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Meeting point
Meet up with one of our Mini Adventures volunteers at the Stables and they'll get you started on the activity.
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather - gloves to help protect little hands from the cold whilst they are collecting twigs from the gardens.
Upcoming events
The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ trail
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.
Exhibition - 'Town & Country: A Journey Through the Seasons'
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.
National Lottery Open Week
This National Lottery Open Week (7–14 March) we’re celebrating the hidden gems of the wonderful places in our care. Enjoy free entry to Mottisfont when you bring your National Lottery ticket, Scratchcard, or Instant Win Game.
Conservation cleaning at 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.