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Snowdrop season at Mottisfont

From 17 January to 22 February we will be celebrating snowdrop season as hundreds of these harbingers of spring start to emerge across Mottisfont.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Check out the snowdrop map at the bottom of the boardwalk by Visitor Reception. This will show the best places to see snowdrops as well as other snowdrop-related things to see and do. Follow a self-led snowdrop walk along the Font Stream; see the giant snowdrop willow sculpture by Yeoman Basket Maker & Sculptor, Eddie Glew; enjoy our selection of seasonal snowdrop poetry around the garden; join one of our volunteer-led garden tours and learn about the gardens and history of Mottisfont; and get inspiration from the Mottisfont gardeners' top ten winter garden plants.

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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

Many of the paths around the garden are hard-surface but do wear shoes or boots suitable for winter walking on wet ground.

Upcoming events

A Cinderella Christmas at Mottisfont 

This Christmas, Mottisfont sets the stage for a festive pantomime twist on the classic tale of Cinderella as the house is transformed with theatrical flair and seasonal sparkle.

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23 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 10 other dates or times

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.

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19 Jan to 15 Mar 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 55 other dates or times

New 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.

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24 Jan to 12 Apr 2026
at 11:00 to 15:30+ 78 other dates or times

Mini Adventures at Mottisfont: Make a stick caterpillar 

Join in with simple self-led activities aimed at pre-schoolers, to enjoy while you explore the gardens.

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27 Feb 2026
at 10:15 to 12:00