Summer Fun

Mottisfont's summer holiday exhibition and activity trail celebrates the world of John Burningham. Discover over 60 original illustrations in a family-friendly, interactive exhibition. Outside, there's an energetic trail with games and activities to complete.Exhibition Art gallery open 11am-4.30pm daily (last entry 4pm).Discover over 60 original illustrations in our fun, family-friendly exhibition, including favourite stories and characters such as Mr Gumpy, Avocado Baby, and Oi! Get Off Our Train!There are comfy reading zones for kids to snuggle into with a book, colourful blown-up scenes for family photos, and dressing up inspiration. Look out for the life-size ‘magic’ bed that transports young imaginations to far away worlds, inspired by Burningham’s classic story The Magic Bed.Sketches and personal items, including the artist’s paint palette, reveal how Burningham created his much-loved stories.Outside, the Beech Circle in Mottisfont’s gardens will be transformed into an outdoor garden gallery, decorated with images from Come Away from the Water, Shirley.Activity trail Gardens open 10am-5pm daily (last entry 4.30pm).Outside, an energetic activity trail weaves through Mottisfont’s spacious gardens, introducing families to more characters, with games and challenges to complete. Play a game of Would You Rather, and step bravely onto a pirate ship like Shirley. £3 per trail.