Mottisfont Abbey (National Trust)

Mottisfont Abbey
Mottisfont
nr Romsey
Hampshire
SO51 0LP
England

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/scripts/nthandbook.dll?PROPERTYID=225

E-mail

mottisfontabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk

Telephone

Infoline

01794 340757

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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Set amidst glorious countryside along the River Test, this 12th century Augustinian priory was converted into a private house after the Dissolution of the Monasteries and still retains the spring or "font" from which its name is derived. The key attraction is the grounds with magnificent trees, walled gardens and the National Collection of Old-fashioned Roses, at their best in mid-June

Venue Type:

Historic house or home, Garden, parklands or rural site

 Opening hours

House: Usually March to October and 7 days a week (with some variations) See www.nationaltrust.org.uk for details

Closed: See www.nationaltrust.org.uk for details

 Admission charges

See www.nationaltrust.org.uk for details

Discounts

  • National Trust
 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Information point provided
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Cafeteria
  • Gardens open to public
  • Parking for coaches
  • Picnic area
  • Refreshments
  • Restaurant
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Events and resources for children and families
  • Baby changing facilities
 Disability access
  • Braille information and/or interpretation
  • Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
  • Parking for disabled available
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to some public areas
  • Wheelchairs available for loan
 Commercial and hire services
  • Facilities for private functions and events

Mottisfont Abbey
Mottisfont
nr Romsey
Hampshire
SO51 0LP
England

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/scripts/nthandbook.dll?PROPERTYID=225

E-mail

mottisfontabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk

Telephone

Infoline

01794 340757

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Drawing room decorated by Rex Whistler and Derek Hill's 20th century picture collection

Collection details

Architecture, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art

Collections services

  • General guide to collections available

Mottisfont Abbey
Mottisfont
nr Romsey
Hampshire
SO51 0LP
England

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/scripts/nthandbook.dll?PROPERTYID=225

E-mail

mottisfontabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk

Telephone

Infoline

01794 340757

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Easter Family Fun at Mottisfont

27 March — 1 April 2010

Free craft activities for all the family in the lovely surroundings of Mottisfont Abbey.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children

When

12-3pm

Where

Mottisfont Abbey

Admission

Normal admission charges apply

Easter Eggstravaganza at Mottisfont

2 — 5 April 2010

Loads of family fun with trails and chocolate prizes.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children

When

11am-5pm

Where

Mottisfont Abbey

Admission

Normal admission charges apply. Child - £2 for each trail

Easter Trails for Families at Mottisfont

6 — 16 April 2010

Fun for all the family on self-guided trails with chocolate prizes in the lovely surroundings of Mottisfont Abbey.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children

When

11am-5pm

Where

Mottisfont Abbey

Admission

Normal admission charges apply. Child £2 for each trail.

Photography Trail - Bluebells at Mottisfont

15 April 2010

Photography tuition in the splendid surroundings of Mottisfont. Suitable for beginners and intermediates. Lunch and refreshments included

When

8am-4pm

Where

Mottisfont Abbey

Admission

All tickets £69.95. Booking essential 01794 344020.

Spring Flower Arranging at Mottisfont

17 April 2010

Make and take home a beautiful floral display. Includes lunch.

When

12-4pm

Where

Mottisfont Abbey

Admission

All tickets £45. Booking essential 01794 344020

Country Crafts - Willow Basketry Course at Mottisfont

24 April 2010

Come along and learn how to make a willow basket at Mottisfont. Lunch included.

When

12-4pm

Where

Mottisfont Abbey

Admission

All tickets £35. Booking essential 01794 344020

Summer Flower Arranging at Mottisfont

22 May 2010

Make and take home a beautiful floral display. Course includes lunch

When

12-4pm

Where

Mottisfont Abbey

Admission

All tickets £45. Booking essential 01794 344020.

Mottisfont Abbey
Mottisfont
nr Romsey
Hampshire
SO51 0LP
England

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/scripts/nthandbook.dll?PROPERTYID=225

E-mail

mottisfontabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk

Telephone

Infoline

01794 340757

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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