Ightham Mote

Important notice -

In line with government guidance, the garden and shop are open. Visits must be pre-booked in advance, please arrive in your timeslot for the safety of other visitors. The house is closed. Dogs are welcome on countryside walks but not in the garden.

Outstanding 14th-century moated manor house

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Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

Our gardens, parks and countryside locations are open. Cafés are offering a takeaway service and some outdoor seating is available at cafés in England only. Some shops are open in England and Wales but remain closed in Northern Ireland. All houses are currently closed. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors remains our priority. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage before you visit and follow government guidance.

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Things to see and do

Two people walking in the dappled light of the woodland in spring

Put a spring in your step 

With the damp greys and browns of winter, replaced by warmth, light and colour, renew your love affair with the countryside on a walk. Each time you visit, you help us conserve a slice of Kentish countryside.

Spring daffodils blooming in the Stable Courtyard at Ightham Mote.

Easter egg hunts at Ightham Mote 

Discover your local family-friendly trail at Ightham Mote with fun activities to do along the way. Complete the trail and earn your chocolate reward at the end.

Please book ahead before visiting 

The gardens, estate and car park at Ightham Mote have now re-opened. We've introduced advance booking to keep everybody safe and maintain social distancing. To avoid disappointment, please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends, school holidays and bank holidays. However, where space is available on weekdays, pre-booking may not always be necessary. Please book your tickets by 3.00pm the day ​before your visit. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing ​tickets every Friday.​ We're looking forward to welcoming you back.

Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Ightham Mote (19 Apr - 25 Apr)

Thu 22 Apr 2021
10:00-16:00
Book your timed entry to visit Ightham Mote.
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History

Looking from the courtyard, across the North Bridge

The owners of Ightham Mote 

Who used to live here? Uncover the stories of some of the families who have lived here over the past 700 years including medieval knights, Tudor courtiers, high society Victorians and an American businessman.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Ightham Mote on the National Trust Collections website

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