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Sargent’s Palette in Bloom

Discover how Ightham Mote inspired internationally renowned artist John Singer Sargent.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

The displays celebrate artist John Singer Sargent, his love of colour and the inspiration he drew from the English Country Garden and his stays at Ightham Mote.

Sargent’s paint box and palettes are on public display offering a rare, behind the scenes glimpse into his technique, working methods and his favourite range of oil paint colours. Seasonal flowers complement the colour ways in Sargent’s paintings, freshly picked from Ightham Mote’s gardens, in arrangements around the house.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

This display takes place inside the house. Please ask at Visitor Reception for more details.

What to bring and wear

The house can get quite cold during the winter months. Please dress for potentially cold weather in those times.

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.

Upcoming events

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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.

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2 Jul to 28 Sep 2025
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10:00 to 15:00
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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.

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on
2 Jul to 2 Nov 2025
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10:00 to 16:30
+ 123 other dates or times
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Summer of Play 

Step into a Wonderland of summer fun from 19 July to 31 August.

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on
19 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 43 other dates or times
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The Mad Hatter's Tea Party 

The Mad Hatter's Tea Party

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on
20 Jul to 24 Aug 2025
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12:00 to 14:00
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