Cast your mind back to June 2021 – Covid was still inflicting relatively serious restrictions, but we were allowed to travel within the UK. I had two weeks off – a year’s delay from two weeks we were supposed to have in the US in 2020 – and spent part of one of them visiting our friends in southern England. The time of year and pandemic encouraged outdoor activities, and so my friend reserved us a slot to view Mottisfont estate and breath-taking walled rose gardens.
The day was perfect – sunny, hot (almost too hot inside protected brick walls), and the roses and iris were in bloom. I took more than 200 photos that day, so here is a selection of my favourites – I positively love roses and iris were my grandmother’s favourite so hold a special appeal.
It was quite busy, even during lockdown restrictions, so while well worth a visit I would say booking is essential!
The Wandering Medievalist 