What's on at Ightham Mote
Summer holiday family fun
With a natural play area, quizzes and trails, there's plenty to keep the family busy in the summer holidays.
Wed 15 Aug 2018
+ 18 other dates
10:00-16:30
Guided Bat Walks
The perfect opportunity to come and meet Ightham Mote's bat population. Guided by our Ranger Team learn about the bats' habitat, food and the conservation challenges we face.
Thu 23 Aug 2018
20:00-22:00
My favourite item - Furniture
Have you ever wondered what it takes to look after the objects in our care?
Sat 01 Sep 2018
+ 29 other dates
11:00-16:30
Thursday evening openings & tours
Enjoy a visit to Ightham Mote on a Thursday evening in September and take advantage of exclusive tours of the house and garden.
Thu 06 Sep 2018
+ 3 other dates
17:00-19:00
Conservation in Action - Wood
Find out how the conservation team care for wooden items in our collection.
Wed 19 Sep 2018
11:00-16:00
Volunteering Open Morning
Looking for your next adventure? Have you thought about volunteering at Ightham Mote?
Tue 25 Sep 2018
+ 1 other date
10:00-11:00
Walk with the ranger
Find out more about the flora and fauna on the estate, as our Lead Ranger takes you on a guided walk.
Thu 27 Sep 2018
10:30-12:30
Apple and Orchard Day
Celebrate the bounty from the garden of England with our apple and orchard day. With apple tasting and stalls.
Sat 29 Sep 2018
11:00-16:00
Half-term Family Fun
Go batty at Ightham Mote this October half-term as you follow our bat trail around the garden.
Sat 20 Oct 2018
+ 8 other dates
10:00-15:00
Bard with a Beat
An evening of Shakespeare songs and sonnets with a difference, followed by dinner in the café.
Sat 10 Nov 2018
19:00-22:00
Christmas cake decorating workshop
Get your Christmas festivities underway as one of our chefs teaches you how to ice and decorate a 12" fruit cake (supplied).
Fri 16 Nov 2018
10:00-12:30
+ other times
Christmas Opening Weekend
Come to Ightham Mote this weekend as we unveil the house dressed for Christmas and host our annual Christmas mini-market.
Sat 01 Dec 2018
+ 1 other date
10:00-15:30
Christmas Carols in the courtyard, with evening meal
Join in with our carol singers in the atmospheric inner courtyard of the house.
Sat 08 Dec 2018
+ 1 other date
19:00-22:30
Christmas Carols in the courtyard
Join in with our carol singers in the atmospheric inner courtyard of the house.
Fri 14 Dec 2018
+ 1 other date
19:00-20:30
Boxing Day Ramble
Pick up a bacon or sausage butty from the café before walking off the Christmas excess.
Wed 26 Dec 2018
10:00-12:00
New Years Day Trek
Collect a bacon or sausage butty from the café and start the new year with a walk.
Tue 01 Jan 2019
10:00-13:00