Saving Ightham: celebrating 40 years of Ightham Mote's legacy
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Charles Henry Robinson gifting Ightham Mote to the National Trust.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
These displays focus on the saving of Ightham Mote over a 50-year rescue mission. We explore Mr Robinson's passion for Ightham Mote, from his first glimpse in a London print shop in 1924, to his dedicated restoration of the house after purchasing it in 1953.
Thanks to his generosity, Ightham Mote was preserved for future generations, officially becoming part of the National Trust on 2 January 1985.
Discover the story of one man's love for this English treasure and the lasting impact of his gift.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Children welcome
- Meeting point
This exhibition can be found in the main house.
- Accessibility
The garden is steep in places with steps and gravel, cobbles and grass pathways - please speak to staff on arrival for the best route for your needs. Disabled parking is available near visitor reception but there is some gravel in areas of the car park. Pushchairs are permitted in all areas of the garden, but please take care. Take care, there are many open water areas around the garden.
Upcoming events
Exhibition: Ightham at War
The Ightham at War: Prisoners With Parallel Fates exhibition tells the extraordinary stories of two men at war —one a captured British soldier, the other a downed German pilot— both connected by Ightham Mote.
VE Day 80: Wartime Weekend
A celebratory weekend that takes us back 80 years to wartime Kent with Up an At ‘Em!’s fun interactive history sessions and a rousing Big Band picnic finale.
VE Day 80: World War II book stall
Uncover the stories that shaped a generation at our pop-up book stall.