What's On and Things To Do Around Mottisfont

The National Collection of pre-1900 old-fashioned roses flower just once a year, creating a glorious spectacle in our walled gardens. You’ll be met with unsurpassed fragrance and colour from thousands of roses, which reach their peak in June.

Our gardens are staying open until 8pm (last entry 7pm) on Thursdays - Saturdays from 8 - 23 June, giving you opportunities to enjoy our unique collection of roses. The National Collection of pre-1900 old-fashioned roses flower just once a year, creating a glorious spectacle in our walled gardens.

A rare chance to see world-renowned percussion virtuoso Kuniko Kato, performing in the unique setting of the Whistler Room. The programme will include works by J.S. Bach, Akira Miyoshi, and Somerset-based composer Hywel Davies.

You will be shown how to create beautiful cyanotype prints using only natural light to fix images of plants to a variety of paper types. This historical process dates back to 1842 and was made famous by the astronomer Sir John Herschel and botanist Anna Atkins.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the much-loved classic The Tiger Who Came to Tea, this exhibition - originated by Seven Stories, the National Centre for Children’s Books, in partnership with HarperCollins Children’s Books - promises to bring this delightful book to life for a new generation of families.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the much-loved classic. This exhibition features high quality facsimiles of Judith Kerr’s fragile original illustrations - alongside a giant cuddly tiger and interactive kitchen - bringing this delightful and enduring picture book to a new generation of family audiences.

Explore our grounds with a fun family trail accompanying our Judith Kerr exhibition. There are physical, creative and puzzle activities to try along the way, with a craft activity to take home. Our trail suits both younger and older children, so it’s fun for all the family - even grown-ups can join in!

6 acres either side of the River Test. Fine display of paeonies, wisteria and spring flowering trees. Main garden has herbaceous and annual borders, fruit trees, rose pergola, lavender walk and extensive lawns.

Monthly Farmers’ Market in Hampshire, offering locally produced, delicious food and drink.

Thinking about buying an electric car and want to know more? Fed up with poor air quality? Or just curious about how this technology works? Come along to Drive Electric to find out more. Come and talk to people who actually own and drive one.

Small lavender field with adjacent cottage and annual garden. Mostly grass pathways in garden area. Cottage plants, lavender, herbs and roses. Tearoom, nursery and gift shop open Wed - Sun (10-4).

Visit Foxbury and experience the incredible ’churr’ of the nightjar at dusk. Our rangers will be leading a walk to catch a glimpse of recently established breeding pairs of this highly camouflaged bird at their most active and vocal time of day. Booking Essential. Phone: 01794 344020.

Nature-inspired learning through play. Take part in fun activities, including den building, wild art, green woodwork skills, outdoor cookery and more.

This year’s Farley Music Festival runs from 19-24 June, at All Saints Church, Farley, presenting world-class performances of classical music in the intimate setting of an iconic church.

5 acre country garden surrounded by panoramic views; pond with ducks, damsel flies, dragonflies and water lilies; large wisteria, roses, fruit-bearing lemon trees, extensive lawns, impressive yew hedges and small secret walled garden with fountains. Black Hebridean sheep (St. Kildas). Very tranquil and quiet.

A garden for all seasons. An acre of rough ground has been developed over 40 yrs into a profusely planted, contemporary cottage garden in peaceful surroundings. There is a constantly changing display in pots, starting with tulips and continuing with many unusual plants.

The Sparsholt Village Fete will be held on Saturday 30th June from 1-4pm in the heart of our beautiful village. Come along and enjoy a fun filled afternoon with something for everyone. There will be stalls to stock up on gifts, plants, books, cakes and more.

Designed and developed by owners since 1976, Tanglefoots ½ acre garden is a blend of influences, from Monet-inspired rose arch and small wildlife pond to Victorian boundary wall with trained fruit trees.

Crawley is an exceptionally pretty period village nestling in chalk downland with thatched houses, C14 church and village pond with ducks.

Nearly New Sales from 3years + £1 Entry for Adults, Children are Free As our followers families grow we have often been asked to do markets that cater for school aged children. Families will be able to buy and sell great quality nearly new items for children 3 years +.

A family market with nearly new tables for hire to sell baby/children’s items. Prams, maternity items, clothes, shoes, toys, books, highchairs and so much more.. Come and see what bargains you can find! Please contact the organiser or visit the website for more information.

Taking place from 9am-11am, we are holding table top sales in the school hall at the Bradbury Centre to raise funds anad awareness of the Rose Road Association. We are asking for a £5 donation per table (tables to be provided) and are offering free entry to the public.

Bigger Pickles Markets – Nearly New Sales from 3years + £1 Entry for Adults, Children are Free. We will be in Chandlers Ford with a Bigger Pickles Market. As our followers families grow we have often been asked to do markets that cater for school aged children.

FREE BASS LESSONS SOUTHAMPTON Thinking of learning to play the bass? Get taught or improve your skills with bass lessons in Southampton, whether you want to start or if you want to take your playing to the next level.

The Rotary Club of Southampton West presents a Big Band Concert, hosted by the Concorde. Vintage music, dancing, singing. Vintage stalls, food, fashion. nostalgia. Crooner and dance lessons.BBQ or book restaurant. Bring folding chairs Dress 1940’s optional

Southampton West Rotary Club presents: A Big Band Concert – Celebrating the Fabulous 40’s Date: Sunday 24th June 2018 - 12 noon to 5pm Venue: The Concorde, Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, SO50 9HQ A fun 1940’s event in the grounds of The Concorde, listen and dance to the amazing Swing Unlimited Big Band, Eddy Hailwood

Disgusted that the police haven’t found her daughter’s rapist and killer, Mildred Hayes puts up roadside hoardings and asks why the Chief of Police hasn’t done anything about the case.

What do archaeologists do? How do we know and find out about the past? Human origins, ancient technology, maritime archaeology, bodies and burials... Free drop-in event with lots of activities and demonstrations to see! (This is part of the Festival of British Archaeology Fringe 2018.)

The elegant gardens of this period property feature a traditional walled garden with herbaceous borders and vegetable beds, contrasting with a parkland of sweeping lawns, mature trees and flowering shrubs.

IS MONOGAMY DEAD? A mix of memoir and humorous sociological study, Is Monogamy Dead? details Rosie Wilby’s very personal quest – from performing stand-up at a sex party to celebrating and re-evaluating her deepest platonic friendships – to find out why Western society is clinging to a concept that is laden with...

Enchanting ½ acre cottage garden, immaculately planted with water feature, raised vegetable beds, small wildlife pond and gravel garden. Spring bulbs, hellebores and pulmonarias give a welcome start to the season, with pots and baskets, roses and clematis.

Enchanting ½ acre cottage garden, immaculately planted with water feature, raised vegetable beds, small wildlife pond and gravel garden. Spring bulbs, hellebores and pulmonarias give a welcome start to the season, with pots and baskets, roses and clematis.

Race for Life Pretty Muddy Kids is the Cancer Research brilliant muddy obstacle course just for the little ones. They can take on the obstacles, crawl through the mud pit and have fun with friends, all the while helping raise valuable funds for BEATING CANCER.

Race for Life Pretty Muddy® is the Cancer Research brilliant muddy obstacle course. Scramble over the A-frame. Crawl through the mud pit. Have fun with your friends and raise valuable Funds for BEATING CANCER.

10k is a great step up from our 5k events. Up the challenge and take part in the Race for Life 10k. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER. 10k (or just over 6 miles) may sound a little daunting but it is an achievable challenge for anyone with a bit of training.

This is a 5k suitable for all abilities. This is women, young women & children uniting with one purpose, to raise valuable funds for Cancer Research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER. 5k (or just over 3 miles) is an achievable distance for all ages and abilities.

Come see the abundance of Flora & Fauna & catch sight of the butterflies dancing in the warm sun.

Get ready to discover the ghosts of Winchester in this Ultimate Ghost Tour Experience! Our guides will take you on a journey around the city’s historic streets sharing its many secrets with you.

If you are fascinated by the Tudors or enjoy watching Versailles, come along to this roundtable style talk to hear more about intrigue, love and (political) rivalry at the English and French courts during the Renaissance.

Join Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po in a show full of love and laughter as they explore the magical world of Teletubbyland.

The Clarendon Way Walk is back for 2018! This popular event, now in it’s 12th year, raises vital funds to help us care and support children and young people living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions from across the south. There are two walks to choose from: 1.

Monthly Farmers’ Market in Hampshire, offering locally produced, delicious food and drink. Second, and last Sunday of each month.

“This novel is dedicated to the dead and missing girls. According to UNICEF, every ten minutes an adolescent girl dies a violent death.” I am delighted to announce that Abigail Tarttelin will be visiting October Books on Wednesday 20th June as part of Feminist Book Fortnight!

Open-Air Summer Production in the gardens of the Bishop’s Palace, Winchester SO23 9ND 17 - 21 July Chesil Theatre returns to the beautiful gardens of the Bishop’s Palace, Winchester with an imaginative and inventive adaptation of a timeless classic for another spectacular open-air show this summer.

A family market with nearly new tables for hire to sell baby/children’s items. Prams, maternity items, clothes, shoes, toys, books, highchairs and so much more.. Come and see what bargains you can find! Nearly New Space £9 Business Space £16

Free to enter, quality and not on the high street Craft and Gift Market. Jewellery, handbags, leather goods, metal goods, textiles, beauty products, art, cards, etc etc

Public Image Ltd - The Public Image Is Rotten Tour. Artists performing: Public Image Ltd.: Tickets avaiable.

Open Air Theatre Shakespeare’s ’Much Ado About Nothing’ Come along with your own seating and picnic and enjoy what promises to be a fun and very enjoyable (if the last couple of years are anything to go by!) evening of entertainment outside on the school lawn (or indoors if necessary).

An eclectic mix of vintage, antique and bric-a-brac stalls from across the South showcasing some wonderful items from bygone eras taking place in Salisbury’s Guildhall Square! Enjoy live music throughout the day whilst visiting a fabulous selection of vintage stalls and sampling delicious refreshments.