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Explore the garden at Mottistone Gardens and Estate

Image of stone steps and flowers around the edges
Mottistone Gardens in the summer time | © Chuck Eccleston

The tranquil garden at Mottistone is well known for its colourful borders but there's far more to explore. Banks covered with wildflowers in the spring shelter the garden and unusual drought-resistant plants thrive without watering. With a multitude of different spaces to discover, and sea views from the higher areas, this garden is not to be missed.

Double colourful flower borders looking down to Manor House
Mottistone Gardens in the summer | © Chuck Eccleston
Visitors in the garden at Mottistone, Isle of Wight

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The Shack at Mottistone Gardens and Estate 

The Shack was a neat, compact retreat for 1930s architects Seely & Paget where they designed projects like Eltham Palace. It is still furnished as it would have been in their time.

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Exploring the estate at Mottistone 

With wide-open spaces and far-reaching views, there is plenty to do on the estate from walking and cycling to discovering remains of a Neolithic long barrow.

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The history of Mottistone Gardens and Estate 

There has been a dwelling on the site of Mottistone for over a thousand years. Discover how it evolved over centuries of changes and how it came through disaster.

A view between a gap in a hedge of two people walking in front of the old stone walls of the house at Mottistone Garden and Estate

Gardens and parks 

From 18th-century water gardens and Arts and Crafts landscapes to intimate woodland gardens, there are so many places to discover.

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Gardening tips 

Discover our gardeners’ top tips so you can make the most of your garden, plot or window box.

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Gardens and parks in Hampshire 

Colour-packed floral borders, sumptuous sweetpeas, dramatic dahlias and pop-up flower meadows – there’s so much to enjoy on a relaxing visit to one of our Hampshire gardens. You’ll find plenty of inspiration for your own green space back home too.

Walled kitchen garden with flower borders, glasshouse, grass paths, and church behind wall in background

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