Easter egg hunt at Mottisfont
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Mottisfont on an Easter trail.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 21 March to 12 April, from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4.30pm, so come along and explore the beautiful gardens at Mottisfont. Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
This year at Mottisfont, it's all about tea parties with lots of fun family activities. Compete in the scone and spoon race, test your aim with toss the teabag and your skills with giant sandwich jenga. Try a spot of plate spinning or biscuit rolling station, and get creative with the sandwich spinning wheel and discover a whole range of quirky fillings. Slug and cress anyone? Little ones can also then draw their sandwiches for display in the stableyard.
So pop on your bunny ears, grab your activity sheet to guide the way, and follow the trail around Mottisfont's grounds to discover the 10 awesome activity stations. At the finish line, a yummy Easter egg (choose dairy chocolate, or vegan and Free From*) is waiting for you.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
*Vegan and Free From egg suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Times
The basics
- Meeting point
Pick up your trail sheet, bunny ears and map at Visitor Reception and discover 10 activity stations around the grounds.
- What to bring and wear
This is an outdoor trail so please dress for the weather.
- Accessibility
The trail points are located around the grounds, avoiding stepped areas.
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.
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.
Mini Adventures at Mottisfont: Mini land art
Join in with simple self-led activities aimed at pre-schoolers, to enjoy while you explore the gardens.
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.