Rose garden celebration evenings at Mottisfont
On Fridays 7, 14 and 21 June: join us for evenings of jazz and wine to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our rose gardens.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
The walled garden at Mottisfont is home to the National Collection of Pre-1900 Shrub Roses, which reach their peak in early summer.
This year, we're celebrating 50 years since the collection was brought here for everyone to enjoy.
On Fridays 7, 14 and 21 June you can enjoy live jazz from the FB Pocket Orchestra in the walled rose garden, plus wine tastings and wine for sale by the glass and bottle from award-winning Hampshire vineyard Black Chalk.
You'll also have the opportunity to explore the garden, enjoying the evening scents and the spectacle of our rose collection in bloom.
Rose garden celebration evenings take place on Fridays 7, 14 and 21 June, 5pm-8pm. Normal property admission applies (free for National Trust members).
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Meeting point
The walled garden is located 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, a little narrow in places but there is an access-friendly route throughout. Assistance dogs only in the walled gardens.
- Other
The Kitchen Garden kiosk will be open, serving light refreshments.
Upcoming events
Guided walks along the River Test at Mottisfont
Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 25 September, 11.30am and 2pm: a rare chance to walk along the banks the River Test, to find out more about the importance of chalk steams and the work we do to protect them.
May half term at Mottisfont
Saturday 25 May - Sunday 2 June: choose from one of three themed activity packs to help you explore Mottisfont at your own pace.
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 30 May - 29 June.
John Burningham's Bedtime Stories: exhibition and activity trail
Saturday 20 July – Sunday 29 September: a family-friendly exhibition and activity trail celebrating the wild and wonderful world of award-winning children's author and illustrator John Burningham.