Outdoor fun this May Half Term at Mottisfont
Saturday 23 May - Sunday 31 May, join us at Mottisfont to let off steam and get giggly outdoors with lots of family friendly play and games inspired by nature.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Take part in a sack race slalom or choose a hobby horse and challenge your family to a horse racing derby! Select your bean bags to send sailing through the air to hit the big target and wobble your way across the stepping logs. Tap into the joys of natural play in both the wild play area and den building areas.
Whether you bring a picnic or visit our cafes, let us supply a beautiful backdrop to help you make memories with all the family.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- What to bring and wear
Activities takes place outside, so dress appropriately for the weather. Pathways are uneven in places, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
- Accessibility
Free parking adjacent to Visitor Reception, including accessible spaces. Toilet & changing facilities around the grounds. Pushchairs welcome in the gardens. Gently-sloping areas and wide pathways around much of the grounds. Ground can be uneven and muddy in wet weather. Volunteer-driven mobility buggy service available.
- Other
Drinks, snacks and light lunches with family-friendly options are available from the café and additional outlets.
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.
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.
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.