Ightham Mote

The cherub fountain dazzles in sunlight in the enclosed garden — Sunlight dances on the water in the enclosed garden

A pathway with wildflowers on the edges — Pathways guide you through the estate

The north lake with trees in full leaf — Wander through the historic pleasure grounds

The view from Wilmot Hill on the National Trust Ightham Mote estate in Kent — The view from Wilmot Hill on the Ightham Mote estate

Important notice -

We’re reopening the gardens and estate. You will need to book your visit in advance. Check What’s On for the latest information and to book. You will be turned away if you arrive without a booking. Carpark open 10am-5pm for pre-booked visitors only.

Outstanding 14th-century moated manor house

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Adults and two children taking an autumn walk amongst the trees

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit

You'll find lots of places open now - over 40 houses, 135 gardens and parks, and hundreds of coastal and countryside sites. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Read this article to find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

Ightham Mote

What's on

Ightham Mote Kent

Please book ahead before visiting

The gardens, estate and car park at Ightham Mote have now re-opened. 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. Please note we’ll be turning people away who arrive and haven't booked. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.

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Timed entry to Ightham Mote (21 Sept - 27 Sept)

Sat 26 Sep 2020

+ 1 other date

15:30-16:00

Book your timed entry to visit Ightham Mote.

Timed entry to Ightham Mote (28 Sept - 4 Oct)

Mon 28 Sep 2020

+ 6 other dates

10:00-10:30

+ other times

Book your timed entry to visit Ightham Mote.

Ightham Mote

Eating

Feeling peckish?

Our cafe will reopen from 20 July and will initially be serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. We’ve introduced new safety measures including closure of our seating areas, screens at our till and collection points, and waymarked routes. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

Stop off at our shop

Our shop is now open from 11.00am - 4.00pm daily. For the safety of staff and visitors we've introduced social distancing measures and changes to payment, which will be via card only. In line with government guidance visitors to our shop will be required to wear a face covering. Please bring one along with you. It is through your purchases that we are able to continue looking after Ightham Mote for everyone, for ever – thank you.

Ightham Mote

History

Looking from the courtyard, across the North Bridge — Please come in...

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

Search the collections

General

We’re sorry but the house, visitor reception and play areas are currently closed. The garden, estate, cafe, picnic area, toilets and car park are open.

Please go to What’s on to book your visit

Our café will reopen from 20 July and will initially be serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. Go to Eating and shopping for more information.

Bike racks are located within the walled garden car park

To facilitate social distancing, there's a self-led one way system around the garden

Toilets and baby changing facilities available.

Registered assistance dogs welcome in all areas of the site, including the garden

Dogs on leads welcome on our wider estate, but not in the garden please

Please leave your tents, gazebos and BBQs at home.

Cameras are welcome in the garden but due to narrow paths please do not use tripods or camera stands

Picnic area open. You are welcome to use the north end of the garden.

Paths in the garden may become slippery after rainfall, please take care and wear sturdy footwear

Please be aware there are open waters, moat and ponds around the garden

In line with government guidelines you'll be required to wear a face covering in our shops, cafes and food outlets in England from 24 July. Please bring one with you

Our Shop will re-open from the 17th August please remember your face covering.

Family

Baby changing facilities available.

Pushchairs admitted to the garden although it is steep in places with steps and gravel and grass pathways. Double buggies will need to take alternative route around the gardens – speak to staff on arrival

Bikes, tricycles and scooters are not allowed on site due to narrow paths, steep slopes and open water.

Please leave your frisbees, ball games, raquet games etc. at home

The picnic area is open.

Access

Entry by pre-booked online ticket only, please book via What’s On section of website.

Designated parking spaces for disabled visitors in the main car park – please advise staff on arrival.

We're sorry, our volunteer-driven shuttle buggy is not available.

Limited seating available on site.

We're sorry, our manual wheelchairs are not available to borrow.

Disabled drop off point available – please ask staff on arrival.

Accessible toilets available - located near cafe.

Gardens have a mixture of gravel and grass paths, some steep slopes, undulating terrain and steps.

Assistance dogs welcome in garden.

Full access statement below but some are areas may be closed at present with limited access for wheelchair users and double buggies.

Gift Aid

Standard

Adult

N/A

£8.00

Child

N/A

£4.00

Family

N/A

£20.00

1 Adult family:

N/A

£12.00

Gift Aid

Standard

Amount paid by visitor

£11.00

£10.00

Tax refund from Government*

£2.75

£0.00

Total received by the National Trust

£13.75

£10.00

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Sunday 27 September

Monday 28 September

Tuesday 29 September

Wednesday 30 September

Thursday 1 October

Friday 2 October

Ightham Mote

Important notice -

More about this place

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit

What's on

Please book ahead before visiting

Upcoming events

Timed entry to Ightham Mote (21 Sept - 27 Sept)

Timed entry to Ightham Mote (28 Sept - 4 Oct)

Eating

Feeling peckish?

Stop off at our shop

History

The owners of Ightham Mote

Art and collections

Our collections

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Ightham Mote

Important notice -

Please book ahead before visiting

Upcoming events

Eating

History

Art and collections

Our collections

Facilities and access

General

Family

Access

Overview

Outstanding 14th-century moated manor house

How to get here

Prices

What is Gift Aid?

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Opening times

Important notice -

Please note...

Saturday 26 September

Sunday 27 September

Monday 28 September

Tuesday 29 September

Wednesday 30 September

Thursday 1 October

Friday 2 October

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