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Kent

Ightham Mote

Outstanding 14th-century moated manor house, gardens and estate

Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0NT

The south east corner of the house reflected on the moat

Important notice

Ightham Mote will close early at 4pm on 18 September (with last entry at 3pm). Also, due to essential maintenance works on site, we will be closed to the public for one day on 20 September. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience.

Planning your visit

'Be Aware, 7' by Ana Maria Pacheco, 2015-22. Relief, polychrome wood

Autumn Exhibition: Be Aware - Installation of artworks by Ana Maria Pacheco 

'Be Aware,' our Autumn exhibition at Ightham Mote, invites you to explore the profound intricacies of human behaviours through seven masterful sculpted panels representing the ‘deadly sins,’ by internationally renowned local artist Ana Maria Pacheco.

Walking in the gardens Ightham Mote
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Visiting Ightham Mote with the family 

With walks, trails, a natural play area and acres of nature there is plenty to keep the family occupied on a visit to Ightham Mote. Read on to find out how to get the best out of your visit.

A volunteer talking to children outside Ightham Mote, Kent
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Volunteer opportunities at Ightham Mote 

Find out more about volunteering at Ightham Mote and how you can play your part in looking after 700 years’ worth of history and bringing its stories to life.

Visitors walking in the parkland with their dog at Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
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Visiting Ightham Mote with your dog 

Ightham Mote is a one pawprint rated place. With so much space to explore your four-legged friend won’t be bored on a day out at Ightham Mote. Find out where they can go and what facilities are available on your visit.

Group of visitors listening to Garden Tour guide outside Ightham Mote Kent
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Group and education visits to Ightham Mote 

Find out more about booking your group or school for a visit to Ightham Mote and the information you need to help you plan your trip.

Two adult visitors looking at each other and laughing as they stand atop the Gatehouse at Charlecote Park, Warwickshire

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