Mottistone Manor Garden

Type: Garden

Mottistone Manor Garden, which is in the care of the National Trust, is one of the most peaceful and magical gardens on the Island with colourful borders, shrub filled banks and grassy terraces which surround an Elizabethan manor house (tenanted). The garden has been selected by the Trust to test which plants will adapt to our changing climate and following the planting of 25 olive trees in 2005 the head gardener has been experimenting with plants from the Mediterranean and southern hemisphere. There is a small organic kitchen garden and in the tea garden is a hidden gem: The Shack, the former country office of architects Seely & Paget, tiny and usual example of Modern Movement design. Hidden in the garden are the flowerpot people and there is also a free children's activity trail sheet. If time allows, there are some lovely walks across the surrounding estate including one up to the Long Stone. Tea garden, plant sales and shop.

The manor house is lived in but this family home will be open on two special days in 2012 by kind permission of the family to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee. On Sunday 3 June it will be open to National Trust members only (9.30am-12 noon for guided tours then 1.30pm - 5pm for self guided tours). On Monday 4 June it will be open to other visitors (additional charges apply): 11am-12 noon and 1.30pm - 5pm (last entry on both days 4.30pm).

Situated on B3399 between Brighstone and Brook.

Open: Sunday to Thursday 18 March - 1st November 2012 11am-5pm (last admission 4.30pm)
Closes dusk if earlier

PRICES:
Gift Aid Admission*:
Adult £4.30
Child £2.15
Family £10.75
*Including a voluntary 10% donation; visitors can however choose to pay the standard admission prices which are displayed at the property and at www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Groups welcome: Min 15 - Max 50. One and a half to two hours length. E-Mail for details. Group rate if booked in advance

Tickets Information

Gift Aid on Entry (GAOE) tickets include a voluntary 10% donation; visitors can, however, choose to pay the standard admission prices which are displayed at the property and at www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport, town centre, Pyle Street, B3323 to Shorwell, B3399 between Brighstone and Brook
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport, town centre, Pyle Street, B3323 to Shorwell, siuated on B3399 between Brighstone and Brook
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Totland, A3055 to Freshwater, B3399 between Brighstone and Brook.

Public Transport Directions

From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-speed ferry: No. 1 bus route to Newport and change to 12 to Mottistone
From Ryde Catamaran/Hovertravel: No. 9 to Newport and change to No. 12 to Mottistone

For further bus information please contact Southern Vectis at www.islandbuses.info/ or +44 0871 200 2233 (bus times) / +44 01983 827000 (head office).