Mottistone Manor Garden

* A magical garden with colourful borders, shrub-filled borders and terraces surrounding an Elizabethan manor house (tenanted)
* Mediterranean and southern hemisphere plants being trialled as the garden adapts to climate change
* Small, organic kitchen garden
* Plant sales area
* Tea Garden
* Borrow a children's discovery pack and become a 'Garden Detective'
* Follow the flowerpot trail
* Explore 'The Shack' a fine example of Modern Movement Design
* Programme of special events throughout the season
* Delightful walks across onto Mottistone Down
* National Trust Members - FREE

Open:
16th March – 2nd November: 11:00 - 17:30 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday. Last admission 30 mins before closing.
Closes dusk if earlier.

Manor House open on May 26th Bank Holiday Monday from 2:30 - 5:30 (additional charges apply). Guided tours for National Trust members on that day from 10:00 - 12:00.

PRICES:
Gift Aid Admission*:
Adult £3.70
Child £1.90
Family £9.25
*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 accepted: Min 15 - Max 50. One and a half to two hours length. E-Mail for details. Group rate if booked in advance

Opening Times

Opening 2008 1 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2008

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 to Mottistone.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport, town centre, Pyle Street, B3323 to Shorwell, B3399 to Mottistone.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Totland, A3055 to Freshwater, B3399 to Mottistone.

Public Transport Directions

From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-speed ferry: No. 1 bus route to Newport and change to 7 to Mottistone
From Ryde Catamaran/Hovertravel: No. 9 to Newport and change to No. 7 to Mottistone
From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 to Mottistone.
For further information please visit the Southern Vectis travel office at Ryde, bottom of pier or the Tourist Information Centre at West Cowes, opposite ferry terminal entrance and at Yarmouth, left of terminal.