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Pokémon joins Summer of Play at Mottisfont

Planning your summer holidays? Unleash your energy with the National Trust's Summer of Play supported by Pokémon. Plus, don't miss the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail...

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Calling Pokémon fans new and old! This Summer of Play, Pokémon are jumping into the great outdoors near you. Are you ready to share the magic with a new generation?

From 23 July - 6 September, on top of an already jam-packed Summer of Play, discover all-new Pokémon zones. Get stuck into the Pokémon Trading Card Game, flex your skills and collect Mega Evolution stickers! Plus, join the Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail. Team up as a family to search the gardens for each Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their powers, and complete your own challenges.

Discover Pokémon zones in participating locations.

Don’t forget your imagination...

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather, and bring a drink to stay happy and hydrated.

Upcoming events

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.  

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20 Jun to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 16:30+ 134 other dates or times

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.

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2 Jul to 24 Sep 2026
at 11:30 to 12:30+ 32 other dates or times

Romeo and Juliet - live outdoor theatre 

Award-winning Immersion Theatre Company proudly presents an unforgettable adaptation of William Shakespeare’s iconic, Romeo & Juliet.

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10 Jul 2026
at 19:00 to 20:45

Sherlock Holmes & The Hound of the Baskervilles 

Join us for outdoor family theatre fun; will the famous detective duo Holmes and Watson discover the deadly secret of the Baskerville family curse before it strikes again?

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23 Jul 2026
at 19:00 to 21:00