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Summer of Play: Dressing Up & Costume Collage Creations

Step back in time and discover how fashions, accessories and styles have changed through the centuries in this free, drop-in session.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Explore and get dressed up in costumes inspired by different periods of history, then it's time to get creative as children make their own unique costume design using colourful scraps and trimmings.

This is a free drop-in activity and booking is not required.

Children need to be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

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 as are many open water areas around the garden.

Meeting point

These drop-in sessions take place on the North Lawn or Squire's Room in the event of wet weather.

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the variations of a British summer!

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on
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at 11:00 to 12:30+ 3 other dates or times

Summer of Play at Ightham Mote 

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on
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at 10:00 to 17:00+ 44 other dates or times