This estate was built in 1767 and eventually became the property of the Mountbatten family. Information on Lord Mountbatten is presented in a short video.
Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate is a National Trust property situated on the River Test. The 12th C Abbey became a private house after the Dissolution and contains a drawing room featuring a 20th C picture collection.
The Garden and Estate grounds include the Mottisfont village and surrounding farmland woods. The garden is renowned for its National Collection of Roses, walled garden and magnificent trees.
Address: Mottisfont Abbey, Romsey SO51 0LP, England
Hours:
March 1 to April 3: 11am-5pm; Closed: Fri
April 5 to April 20: 11am-5pm; Closed: Fri
April 21 to May 25: 11am-5pm; Closed: Fri, Fri
May 26 to June 22: 11am-5pm; Closed: Fri, Fri
June 23 to October 30: 11am-5pm; Closed: Fri, Fri, Fri
Always opened on: Good Friday - Christian
Tips: Last admission 30mins before closing.
Admission supplement applies during rose season (mid-June to mid-July).
Check with the property regarding viewing times of the Derek Hill picture collection.
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens and Arboretum are home to one of the finest 20th century collections of trees and shrubs anywhere. The gardens and arboretum are ablaze with colour from spring through fall.
Address: The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens and Arboretum, Jermyns Lane Ampfield, Romsey SO51 0QA, England
Hours:
April 1 to October 31: 10am-6pm
November 1 to March 31: 10am-4pm
Always closed on: Christmas - Christian (December 25), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24), Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Tips: Admission costs slightly lower November to March.
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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