Mottistone Manor 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 and tiny and usual example of Modern Movement design.. Hidden in the garden are the flowerpot people and families can become garden detectives with a family discovery pack. There are also delightful walks onto Mottistone Down.

Situated on B3399 between Brighstone and Brook.

Open: Sunday to Thursday 15th March - 1st November 11am-5pm (last admission 4.30pm)
Closes dusk if earlier
Special late night opening of the garden until 9pm on Wednesday 24th June (last admission 8.30pm)

PRICES:
Gift Aid Admission*:
Adult £3.85
Child £1.95
Family £9.65
*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

Manor House open one day only on Monday 25th May 2009.
2pm - 5pm for visitors (additional charges apply). Guided tours for National Trust members only from 10am-12 noon by timed ticket available from the visitor reception area on the day (not available in advance).

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