Bookings are now being taken for the garden visit to Mottisfont (NT), Romsey in Hampshire. The cost is £20 for the coach and £12.70 for non-NT members.
This property has walled gardens are filled with the fragrance and colour from thousands of roses as it’s home to the National Collection of pre-1900 old-fashioned roses, which reach their peak in June.
Visitors flock to see this world-famous display from over five hundred varieties, so booking early is a must.
As well as the gardens there are many more reasons why you should visit Mottisfont:
- Romantic country house crafted from a medieval priory, with extraordinary murals by Rex Whistler.
- Art gallery showcasing a year-round programme of exhibitions.
- Riverside gardens with seasonal highlights, including the world-famous collection of roses that flower in June.
Below is the full programme of garden visits planned until October.
| 17th April | Chenies Manor House, Rickmansworth |
| 8th May | Eythrope, Waddesdon |
| 29th May | Huntsmoor (NGS), Bovingdon |
| 13th June | Mottisfont (NT), Romsey |
| 16th July | Old Camps (NGS), Thatcham |
| 15th August | Packwood House and Gardens (NT), Lapworth |
| 19th September | The Grange (NGS), Chalgrove |
| 17th October | Stowe (NT), Buckingham |
For more details see the diary page on the WTU3A website.