What's on at Smallhythe Place
For all event bookings please contact the property office directly on 01580 762334 or smallhytheplace@nationaltrust.org.uk
The Gift of Smallhythe Place
In 2019 we will be celebrating the 90th anniversary of the creation of the Museum and the 80th anniversary of it being bequeathed to The National Trust by Edith Craig.
Sun 25 Aug 2019
+ 45 other dates
11:00-17:00
Kids' Summer Craft Activities
Every Wednesday from 24 July - 28 August there will be nature based kids crafts in the garden from 2-4pm. Join us and get creative.
Wed 28 Aug 2019
14:00-16:00
HMS Pinafore (Opera)
This is a tale of mismatched love across different social classes. Josephine is the captain’s daughter and has fallen for lowly sailor Ralph. Yet her father has other ideas – he has promised her to Sir Joseph Porter, the First Lord of the...
Thu 29 Aug 2019
19:30-21:30
Tai Chi in the garden
Join us for gentle exercise, mental relaxation and fresh air with an hour of Tai Chi in the tranquil gardens of Smallhythe Place.
Sat 31 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
11:30-12:30
Costume Tours
Delve into the store for a peek of the delicate and lavish costumes once worn by Ellen Terry and her actor friends. With fascinating stories attached to each garment, costume tours are an opportunity to discover a rich theatrical history.
Sat 07 Sep 2019
+ 1 other date
13:15-14:00
Great Expectations The Musical
A musically inspired celebration of Charles Dicken’s penultimate novel. Sold out online, tickets still available from the property on 01580 762334.
Sat 07 Sep 2019
19:30-21:30
Orchard Day
Join us as we celebrate Kent's produce and an abundant harvest, from fresh produce and plants from the property, to tasty treats and garden gifts from local stallholders, enjoy a day out with a difference at Smallhythe Place.
Sat 21 Sep 2019
11:00-16:00
Much Ado About Nothing
*Sold out online, tickets still available from the property on 01580 762334*
Sun 22 Sep 2019
19:30-21:30
Autumnal Nature Trail
Explore the autumnal outdoors with a nature trail in the garden at Smallhythe Place.
Sat 19 Oct 2019
+ 6 other dates
12:00-16:30
Halloween crafts at Smallhythe Place
This October half term join us in fancy dress for an afternoon of Halloween themed crafts.
Wed 23 Oct 2019
13:00-15:00
Conservation In Action
Catch our house team doing conservation in action, as we prepare for the winter clean and start thinking about putting the house to bed to keep the collection safe over the colder winter months.
Thu 24 Oct 2019
+ 1 other date
11:00-12:00