Open for only two days each year, this bank holiday weekend you can take the rare opportunity to see inside the family home that stands at the heart of the gardens.

On Sunday morning there are guided tours of the house by timed ticket, or on Sunday afternoon and all day Monday you can explore the house at your leisure. There is a charge for entry to the house for non-members in addition to the garden entry price and it is not possible just to buy a ticket for the house.

Last entry to house is at 4.30pm for 5pm closing. Garden open as usual. Meet at Mottistone Gardens PO30 4ED (SZ 406 838). Dogs welcome in the gardens but guide dogs only in the house please.