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Christmas Crafts: Christmas candle book art workshop

Make a perfect eco-friendly decoration with literary charm, giving an old book a beautiful new life this festive season.

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Under friendly, expert guidance, you’ll learn how to craft an elegant Christmas candle centrepiece made entirely from the pages of a recycled book — a unique decoration or a thoughtful handmade gift. No previous experience needed — just a love of creativity, upcycling, and Christmas decor.

All materials are provided (although please bring a craft knife), along with tea, coffee and cakes.

Examples of the Christmas book art can be seen in both Ightham Mote's bookshops.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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All £19.50

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 2491895

Suitability

Age guidance for this activity is 16+

Meeting point

Please go to Visitor Reception and you'll be directed to the Squire's Room where the workshop will take place.

What to bring and wear

It can be chilly in the house during the winter months, so bring layers.

Accessibility

Access to the house is via a steep slope but there is a mobility vehicle (buggy) service offering shuttle runs to visitors with mobility issues. Accessible parking is available.

Other

Please bring your own craft knife and arrive 10 mins before the start of the session so that it can start and finish on time.

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A Timeless Christmas: 700 years of festive cheer (22 Nov-4 Jan) 

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22 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 41 other dates or times

We wish you a Merry Christmas! Seasonal songs and carols 

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22 Nov to 21 Dec 2025
at 11:30 to 15:00+ 15 other dates or times

'Timeless Nights' late Christmas opening 

Join us for ‘Timeless Nights’ - a rare chance to experience Ightham Mote after dark, open until 7pm on select Thursday and Friday evenings in November and December.

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27 Nov to 19 Dec 2025
at 10:00 to 19:00+ 5 other dates or times