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Summer of Play at Mottisfont

Join us with the family during the school holidays this summer, for days jam packed with play!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

This summer holidays, join us at Mottisfont to let off steam and get giggly outdoors with lots of family friendly play.

Get active, get creative and fire up your imagination.

Enjoy outdoor play here at Mottisfont and rest assured, facilities for little ones are close at hand.

Whether you bring a picnic or visit our cafes, let us supply a beautiful backdrop to help you make memories with the family this summer.

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

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The basics

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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11 May to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 16:30+ 174 other dates or times

Mini Adventures at Mottisfont 

Join us for a fun, hands-on-activity where children can create using natural materials from the Mottisfont garden.

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13 May 2026
at 10:15 to 12:00

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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14 May to 24 Sep 2026
at 11:30 to 12:30+ 50 other dates or times

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.

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21 May to 13 Jun 2026
at 10:00 to 20:00+ 23 other dates or times