Mottistone Manor Garden

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ADDRESS: Mottistone Manor Garden
Mottistone
Isle of Wight
POSTCODE: PO30 4ED
AGE GROUP: All Ages
TELEPHONE: 01983 741302
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Mottistone Manor Garden
Set in a sheltered valley this magical garden is full of surprises, with shrub-filled banks, hidden pathways and colourful herbaceous borders. Surrounding an attractive Elizabethan manor house this 20th-century garden is experimenting with a Mediterranean-style planting scheme to take advantage of its southerly location. Other surprises include a young olive grove, a small organic kitchen garden and a traditional tea garden set alongside The Shack, a unique cabin retreat designed as their summer drawing office by architects John Seely (2nd Lord Mottistone) and Paul Paget. There are also delightful walks across the adjoining Mottistone Estate. Note: manor house is only open one day a year.

Don't miss
  • Enjoy this hillside garden throughout the seasons.
  • Relish the informality – a bit on the wild side.
  • Discover our resident flowerpot people.

Making the most of your day
Programme of family events and garden tours. Flowerpot trail and estate walks. Dogs: welcome on leads only

Opening times
Whole property
13 Mar - 27 Oct 11 11 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Closed Fridays Closed Saturdays Su
KEY: Dark blue=open
Closes dusk if earlier. House open Bank Holiday Monday 30 May only, 2 to 5. Additional charges apply. Guided tours for members on that day 9:30 to 12 by timed ticket (available on the day). Late night opening: Wednesday 22 June, garden open until 9. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.