What's on at Ightham Mote
Summer holiday family fun
Discover the trail around the garden and join our themed Thursdays including 50 things, Victorian family fun, teddy bear's picnic and games.
Wed 21 Aug 2019
+ 11 other dates
10:00-17:00
Bat Walk
Learn all about the species of bats living here at Ightham Mote on this evening walk, and keep a sharp eye out to spot them.
Thu 22 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
20:00-22:00
House Keeping Day
Find out more about how we look after the objects and collections in our care.
Wed 18 Sep 2019
11:00-17:00
Ranger Roams
Join the rangers for their series of themed guided walks on the Ightham Mote estate.
Wed 25 Sep 2019
10:30-10:30
Apple and Orchard Day
Celebrate the bounty from the garden of England with our apple and orchard day. With apple tasting and stalls.
Sat 28 Sep 2019
10:00-16:00
Music of Edward Lear
Music from the famed poet, performed in the Great Hall followed by two course meal.
Sun 13 Oct 2019
19:00-22:00
October half-term family fun
Explore the garden with an owl trail for kids this half term.
Sat 19 Oct 2019
+ 8 other dates
10:00-17:00
Look Who's Talking: Jane Austen in Kent
Our series of talks with lunch from a range of speakers and experts. Today Vivienne Branson talks on the topic of Jane Austen in Kent.
Wed 06 Nov 2019
11:00-14:00
Look Who's Talking: Walled Gardens
Our series of talks with lunch from a range of speakers and experts. Today Jules Hudson talks on the topic of Walled Gardens.
Wed 20 Nov 2019
11:00-14:00
Look Who's Talking: Ightham Mote Life
Our series of talks with lunch from a range of speakers and experts. Today Heather Woodward talks on the topic of Life Upstairs/Downstairs at Ightham Mote.
Wed 27 Nov 2019
11:00-14:00
Christmas Mini-Market and Opening Weekend
Visit Ightham Mote this weekend as we unveil the house dressed for Christmas and host our annual Christmas mini-market.
Sat 30 Nov 2019
+ 1 other date
10:00-16:00
Ightham Mote Christmas
Join us for traditions old and new as we celebrate Christmas past with the decorated house and festive events at Ightham Mote from Sat 30 Nov - Sun 5 Jan 2020.
Sat 30 Nov 2019
+ 34 other dates
10:00-16:00
Decoration Workshop - Wreath Making
Floral designer Wendy Andrade leads a workshop to make Christmas wreaths.
Mon 02 Dec 2019
11:00-15:00
Carols in the Courtyard (with supper)
Join in with our carol singers in the atmospheric inner courtyard of the house, followed by a two course meal.
Sat 07 Dec 2019
+ 1 other date
19:00-22:30
Decoration Workshop - Table Decorations
Floral designer Wendy Andrade leads a workshop to make Christmas Table Decorations.
Thu 12 Dec 2019
11:00-15:00
Carols in the Courtyard
Join in with our carol singers in the atmospheric inner courtyard of the house.
Fri 13 Dec 2019
+ 1 other date
19:00-20:30
Boxing Day - Brunch & Trek
Enjoy a full English Breakfast in the Mote Café followed by a boxing day walk.
Thu 26 Dec 2019
10:30-13:30
New Years Day - Brunch & Trek
Enjoy a full English Breakfast in the Mote Café and start the new year with a walk.
Wed 01 Jan 2020
10:30-13:30