Romsey Attractions

Romsey is a small market town 8mi/12km northwest of Southampton (pop. 13,200).
Located on the River Test, Romsey is famous for fly-fishing. The centre of the town is dominated by a Norman Abbey.

Read More Abbey

This huge abbey, built in the early 12th C, is a fine example of a Norman church.

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.

King John's House

King John's House, east of Romsey Abbey, dates from 1206 and contains a museum.

Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate

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

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-mottisfont.htm

Hours

March 1 to April 3

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	11:00	11:00	11:00	11:00	Closed	11:00	11:00
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00		17:00	17:00

April 5 to April 20

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	11:00	11:00	11:00	11:00	11:00	11:00	11:00
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

April 21 to May 25

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	11:00	11:00	11:00	11:00	Closed	11:00	11:00
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00		17:00	17:00

May 26 to June 22

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	11:00	11:00	11:00	11:00	11:00	11:00	11:00
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

June 23 to October 30

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	11:00	11:00	11:00	11:00	Closed	11:00	11:00
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00		17:00	17:00

Always opened on:

Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)

Cost

Family	17.00
Adult	6.80
Child 17 & under	3.40
Child 4 & under	FREE

All values are in local currency

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.

Disabled

Full facilities for persons with disabilities.

Facilities

Gift shop
Restaurant or food service

Transit

BritRail: Dunbridge

Typical Visit

2 hours

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens and Arboretum

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

http://www.hillier.hants.gov.uk

Hours

April 1 to October 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Close	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00

November 1 to March 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Close	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

Always closed on:

Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)