Name: Mottistone Gardens and Estate
Rating: 5.0

Mottistone Gardens and Estate

Mottistone Green Cottages, Mottistone, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 4ED, UK

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Mottistone Gardens and Estate the gardens set in a sheltered valley these magical gardens are full of surprises, with shrub-filled banks, hidden pathways and colourful herbaceous borders. The estate stretching from the chalk downs through rolling hedge-lined farmland and down to the sea, the wider Mottistone Estate is a landscape shaped over thousands of years.

Today the land is still cared for in a nature-sensitive way. Walk along any of the paths and you might spy butterflies gathering nectar from wild flowers, or rare birds in the wide skies overhead. In the summer, the elusive Nightjar even makes its home here on the common.

Price starts from £9.90 for Adults(18 years and over), £5.00 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £24.80 for Family(2 Adults and up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

Garden: Set in a sheltered valley with herbaceous borders, exotic plants, olive grove and organic kitchen garden, surrounding an ancient manor.
Estate: A network of paths crosses the estate, from the sea up to the top of the downs. Neolithic Longstone, fort and barrows.
Historic buildings: Take in the exterior of Mottistone Manor from the gardens, and see The Shack, a cabin retreat used as an architects' summer drawing office.
Explore the garden at Mottistone Gardens and Estate: 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.
Things to see and do for families in Mottistone Gardens: Mottistone Gardens are a magical place for little ones to explore, with plenty of ways to keep them entertained. In the sheltered valley, mini explorers can discover the wonders of nature and burn off some energy as they try to find Red the squirrel and her 8 friends. We've ever-changing trails too, that mean visiting in any season brings something new to discover.
The Shack at Mottistone Gardens and Estate: The Shack is a tiny Tardis-like structure designed by architects John Seely and Paul Paget as their country office and retreat at Mottistone Gardens. Step inside to experience a cleverly designed creative space with all the necessary facilities to live a comfortable, if compact, life.
Exploring the estate at Mottistone: A trip to Mottistone Estate is a great way to get outdoors and be active. There are long trails to walk that will take you from cliffs by the sea to high on the downs, countryside to explore on horseback and even orienteering.

Facilities

Parking: Free (National Trust), 200 yards in designated parking area.
Food & Drinks: Tea garden within the gardens serving hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, light bites, cakes and bakes.
Toilet: Toilets available within the gardens. Please be aware that the main toilets are closed for upgrading work and temporary facilities are currently available, including baby-changing facilities.
Dogs allowed: Within Mottistone Gardens, dogs on leads are welcome and water bowls are located outside the visitor reception and in the tea garden. Dogs are welcome across the wider estate. Please keep your dog on a short lead around livestock.

What to see

The history of Mottistone Gardens and Estate: Nestled in a natural hollow beneath the downs, it’s not hard to see why there’s been some form of building at Mottistone for over a thousand years. Discover how the estate and garden evolved and came through disaster.

For more upcoming events information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/isle-of-wight/mottistone-gardens-and-estate/the-history-of-mottistone-gardens-and-estate

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Price Details

Garden:

Adult (18+): £9.90 with Gift Aid & £9.00 without Gift Aid.
Child (5–17) under 5s free: £5.00 with Gift Aid & £4.50 without Gift Aid.
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £24.80 with Gift Aid & £22.50 without Gift Aid.
One adult family: £14.90 with Gift Aid & £13.50 without Gift Aid.
Group adult (18+): £8.55 without Gift Aid.
Group child (5–17): £4.28 without Gift Aid.

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/isle-of-wight/mottistone-gardens-and-estate#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Countryside: Dawn - Dusk.

Address: Mottistone Green Cottages, Mottistone, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 4ED, UK

Post Code: PO30 4ED

Council: Isle of Wight

County: Isle of Wight

By road: Located between Brighstone and Brook on B3399.
On foot: 1 mile north of coastal path; 1 mile south of Tennyson Trail.
By bus: Mottistone is on Southern Vectis Route 12 which runs from Newport to Alum Bay. More information can be found at www.islandbuses.info. Bus stops are located in front of the manor and at the vehicle entry point of the car park.
Cycling: NCN67. On the 'Round the Island' cycle route.
Parking: Free (National Trust), 200 yards in designated parking area.