Autumn nature craft: clay owls and hedgehogs
Get cosy and creative this half-term with our autumn-themed craft making clay owls and hedgehogs before going on a ghost hunt with our Halloween trail.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Shape a little bit of autumn magic! Drop in any time between 11 and 3 to mould your very own clay owl or hedgehog, then decorate it with earthy textures and woodland colours.
All materials provided, just bring your imagination!
Please bring cash as there is a suggested donation of £2 per activity.
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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
The crafts take place in the Squire's Room inside the main house. Ask for directions at visitor reception.
- What to bring and wear
It can be chilly in the house so please bring layers.
- Accessibility
Designated parking spaces for disabled visitors in the main car park. Gardens have a mixture of gravel and grass paths, some steep slopes, undulating terrain and steps. Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas of the site. Estate walks have undulated terrain - please wear suitable footwear.
Upcoming events
Exhibition: Ightham at War
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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.
Sargent’s Palette in Bloom
Discover how Ightham Mote inspired internationally renowned artist John Singer Sargent.
Ana Maria Pacheco: A Modern Bestiary
Ana Maria Pacheco, returns to Ightham Mote with A Modern Bestiary — an exhibition of screenprints that explore the intersections of myth and morality in modern life.