Rose Season at Mottisfont
Our walled gardens are home to the extraordinary National Plant Collection of pre-1900 shrub roses, which creates an annual spectacle in early summer. We open our gardens until 8pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 21 May - 13 June.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Old-fashioned roses tend to flower just once a year, so their blooming is an extraordinary annual sight. Over 400 varieties of rose bloom in our walled garden during peak season.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Meeting point
The rose collection is located within the walled gardens at the top of the main drive, up to a 15-minute walk from visitor reception.
- What to bring and wear
The walled gardens are enclosed and can get very hot on sunny days. Please come prepared with appropriate clothing and keep hydrated.
- Accessibility
Free parking with accessible spaces. Volunteer-driven buggy service available. Accessible facilities located throughout the site, including the walled gardens. Paths throughout the walled gardens are a little narrow in places but there is an access-friendly route throughout. Assistance dogs only in the walled gardens please.
- Other
On-site cafés offer refreshments from 10am-4.45pm, including Kitchen Garden kiosk adjacent to the rose gardens. The kiosk continues to serve light refreshments for evening openings.
Upcoming events
Rose Garden Late Evenings at Mottisfont
Experience the annual spectacle of Mottisfont’s world-famous rose garden as day turns to dusk. On selected evenings we add to the atmosphere with a gentle jazz trio.
Exhibition - 'The Art & Craft of Print'
Mottisfont celebrates the art of printmaking with an exhibition in partnership with the prestigious St Jude’s Gallery in Norfolk and featuring the work of some of Britain’s leading printmakers.
Guided walks along the River Test at Mottisfont
On Thursdays until September, join us on the River Test and discover the challenges chalk streams face. Learn about the essential and careful work of the Countryside team to restore these declining rivers and protect them for the future.
Romeo and Juliet - live outdoor theatre
Award-winning Immersion Theatre Company proudly presents an unforgettable adaptation of William Shakespeare’s iconic, Romeo & Juliet.