English Civil War weekend
Witness powder, pikes and parliamentarians in this thrilling weekend of re-enactments.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Experience the drama of 1643 as Ightham Mote becomes a Royalist garrison in the midst of the English Civil War in an immersive, living history weekend.
Meet soldiers and civilians, explore encampments, and feel the ground shake with thrilling black powder displays and musket drills — but be warned, Parliamentarian forces may be near...
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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
All activities will take place on the North Lawn.
- What to bring and wear
These activities will take place outdoor so please wear clothing suitable for changeable 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.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.