Summer of Play
Step into a Wonderland of summer fun from 19 July to 31 August.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Join us for a magical season of play at Ightham Mote inspired by Alice in Wonderland, with five themed activity zones including, flamingo croquet, and Mad Hatter’s tea parties every weekend on the North Lawn—just bring your own picnic. Plus, enjoy weekly Alice-themed craft sessions and explore the new and improved natural play area for even more adventure. Summer of Play is supported by Starling Bank.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Children welcome
- What to bring and wear
This activities mostly take place outdoors. Please dress for changeable weather conditions.
- 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
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.
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.
Sargent’s Palette in Bloom
Discover how Ightham Mote inspired internationally renowned artist John Singer Sargent.