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Sargent’s Palette in Bloom Display

Join us this Spring for our series of displays celebrating renowned artist John Singer Sargent!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us this Spring for our series of displays celebrating renowned artist John Singer Sargent, his love of colour and the inspiration he drew from the English Country Garden.

Sargent’s paint box and palettes are on public display for the first time here at Ightham Mote and offer 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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Event ticket prices

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

This event takes place inside the house which can get quite cold during the winter months. Please dress for potentially cold weather.

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.

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on
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at
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on
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at
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on
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