Kent

A roaring fire in the Great Hall at Christmas

Fairytale castles, historic royal residences and the home of Churchill

Places to visit

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Ightham Mote decorated for Christmas

Christmas in and around Kent 

From houses decorated for Christmases past, to Christmas markets and scrumptious festive treats and eats, our places in Kent are ready and raring for Christmas this year.

Let's get ready for Christmas

Discover something new this winter

An Indian themed candlelit lamp and bowl with water and rose petals form part of a winter exhibition at Bodiam Castle in East Sussex

From Bombay to Bodiam; Curzon's journey - winter 2018 

Discover some of the castle's previously untold history this winter as we continue our reflection on Lord Curzon and his conservation of this magnificent monument.

Beatrix Potter at the front door of her home at Hill Top

Beatrix Potter's Garden. An exhibition at Sissinghurst 

This winter, discover the fascinating story of the creator behind the universally loved Peter Rabbit™ books in our new exhibition with objects on loan from the Frederick Warne Archive.

Setting off for a walk in Knole Park

Winter walks in Kent 

From winter wildlife at Scotney to glittering frosty footpaths around Ightham Mote, there's plenty of reason to get out and about this winter. Take a look at our winter walks in Kent.

Whose footsteps will you walk in?

Get involved

Christiane Lohr drawing

What's it like as a volunteer? 

Henry Middleton helps us care for extraordinary objects in unusual circumstances. A dedicated member of Scotney's Housekeeping Manual Group, he's helped create over 20,000 hand-drawn records of the Castle's unique collection.

A volunteer room guide talks to a visitor at Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Find a volunteering role  

This year, instead of giving something up, why not take up something new that makes you happy? From driving buggies to room guiding, we need special people to bring our special places to life in 2018.

Volunteer at smallhythe place

Join a supporter group 

Why not join your local supporter group in Kent? You can join a more active volunteers group, or come along to a centre or an association that focuses on fundraising and fun trips and tours. They help support our places like Ightham Mote, and Scotney Cast