Family-friendly things to do at Mottisfont

Planning your family visit

Here's all the information you need at a glance, to make the most of your family day out at Mottisfont:

• Baby-changing facilities in access-friendly toilets are located at the welcome centre, stables, lower corridor in the house and kitchen garden
• Pushchairs are welcome everywhere except inside the house. There are gently-sloping areas and wide pathways around much of the grounds. Pathways are uneven in some places so sturdy, all-terrain tyres are recommended
• Drinks, snacks and light lunches with family-friendly options are available from the café and additional outlets, with indoor and outdoor seating areas and picnic benches around the grounds
• Breastfeeding is welcome anywhere around the property.

There's no need to book, but Mottisfont may get very busy during school holidays and bank holidays. Mornings tend to be busier than afternoons. If you have the flexibility, a weekday visit is generally quieter than a weekend, even during school holidays. If you can only visit over the weekend, Saturdays are usually less busy than Sundays.

What do you need to know when visiting the garden?

• Toddler push-along bikes operated by a parent/guardian are welcome, but please be aware that bikes, trikes and scooters are not allowed
• There are areas of open water around the garden and grounds so close supervision is strongly advised
• Please don't bring windbreakers, gazebos, pop-up tents, parasols or barbecues.  

 

February half term: Come and play 

Saturday 15th - Sunday 23rd February 

This half term, bring the family to Mottisfont for a playful outdoor adventure! Enjoy a scenic walk around our beautiful grounds and take part in fun activities like den building, spotting red kites from the bird hide, and racing family pooh sticks from one of Mottisfont’s charming bridges. Don’t miss our Wild Play area, perfect for little climbers and running off some steam, or use your creativity with the loose play to build towers or an activity course!

Be sure to snap a photo of the Come and Play map at Visitor Reception and set off to discover our playful activity stations throughout the grounds.

 

Take part in an Easter trail

Saturday 5th April to Monday 21st April

Join us this Easter for a delightful mix of traditional and whimsical funfair games, perfect for the whole family! Test your skills with classic favourites like the 'Coconut Shy' and target practice, or dive into the excitement of ‘Hook a Duck’. For those ready to embrace a bit of hilarity, try our ‘Wacky Races,’ blending sack racing with an egg-and-spoon twist, and take on the playful ‘Clowning Around’ challenge!

Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between Saturday 5th April to Monday 21st April, from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4:30pm.  Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg (*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies).

Normal admission entry applies

 

More family-friendly things to do in the garden

Our Wild Play area includes three large wooden structures built for climbing, balancing and exploring. Duck and dive through multiple entry and exit points to play together. The play area gets very muddy during periods of wet weather, so come dressed for mess.

Wooden bridges and a rushing river make Mottisfont one of the country's top destinations for playing Pooh sticks – challenge your family to a game when you visit. Ball games and frisbees are welcome on the paddock areas.

'50 things' activities

Why not try some of the '50 things to do before you're 11¾' challenges? From rolling down a hill to cloud watching there's something for every young explorer to do.