Blossom at Mottisfont
Join us and celebrate blossom at Mottisfont. Each spring, blossoms add a touch of colour to the gardens, reminding us that warmer weather is on the way. On your visit look out for information about our blossom trees, mindful moments and more.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Spring is on the way, and blossom is beginning to bring a splash of colour to the gardens.
On your visit, explore the cherry orchard behind the house, where cloud-like clusters of delicate pink blooms cascade from ornamental trees creating a beautiful display. Discover more blossom in the kitchen garden, with heritage apple and pear trees producing a beautiful variety of blossom colours.
Keep an eye out for blossom signs with fascinating information about our ‘blossoming’ trees, encouraging visitors to pause and connect with nature. Throughout the gardens, you’ll find moments of blossom inspiration—from mindful spaces where you can read poetry by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage
Activities for kids include spotting ladybirds around the house that benefit from blossom, as well as taking on blossom-inspired challenges found on our website perfect for encouraging children to pause and appreciate nature.
Festival of Blossom is supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
All ages welcome
- Meeting point
If you are meeting friends and family at Mottisfont. We would recommend meeting down at Visitor Reception.
- What to bring and wear
The offer is based largely outdoors. Please dress for the weather and wear suitable outdoor footwear.
- Accessibility
The blossom interpretation in the gardens is accessible for both pushchairs and wheelchairs users. The cherry orchard behind the house, can be accessed either from the bark path near the stables or from the far side of the house past the formal lawn behind the house and the ha-ha. The house spotting activity is located on the show floor only.
- Other
Dogs are welcome in the gardens expect the Rose Garden. Pleae keep dogs on leads at all time. Assistants dogs are allowed in the house and Rose Garden. Last entry into the house is 4pm. Dogs are welcome in the Coach House and Stables Coffee Shop.
Upcoming events
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The making of the Mottisfont Angel: The Creative Legacy of Boris Anrep
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