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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- 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
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.
Conservation cleaning at Mottisfont
Come and watch as our House team carry out Mottisfont's annual conservation clean. With scaffolding towers, backpack vacuum cleaners and a vast array of different brushes, this is not your average spring clean.
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.
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.