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Summer of Play at Ightham Mote

Published:
08 June 2025
Mother and child take part in nature craft in an area of grassland surrounded by bunting
Summer of Play outdoor fun at Ightham Mote | © ©National Trust Images/Paul Harris

Step into a magical Alice in Wonderland themed Summer of Play from 19 July to 31 August. With five themed activity zones and weekly Alice-themed craft sessions there's plenty of weird and wonderful fun to be had. Explore the natural play area with exciting new play additions, including our four cute sit-on pigs, for even more adventure. Summer of Play is supported by Starling Bank.

Alice in Wonderland: Curious Craft Thursdays 

Thursday 24 and 31 July, 7,14, 21 and 28 August 

Step into Wonderland every Thursday this summer for curious crafts, card soldiers, and a little bit of madcap magic.

Thursday 24 July  –  Curious Creatures

Thursday 31 July – Playing Card Soldiers

Thursday 7 August – Mini-Beast Hunt 

Thursday 14 August  – Mask Making

Thursday 21 August – Creatures from Alice's Sea of Tears 

Thursday 28 August  – Caterpillar Craft

We ask for a suggested donation of £2 per craft.

Two young girls crafting with colour pens in an gazebo draped with bunting
Making a Flower windmill workshop for children during Summer of play event at Kingtson Lacy, Dorset | © ©National Trust Images/Sophie Bolesworth

Pastimes Historical Dance

Sunday 27 July

Performances (20 minutes) at 12pm, 1.30pm and 3pm.

Join Pastimes Historical Dancefor a rousing period costumed performance in the Courtyard of medieval-style songs, including some written by King Henry VIII himself! 

Music at The Mote 

Saturday 16 August

Experience a summer evening under the stars in the spectacular surroundings of Ightham Mote with music from much-loved favourite band, The Dial. 

Audience enjoying themselves at an outdoor music concert at Blickling Hall, Norfolk, in July
Having fun at an outdoor music concert at Blickling Hall in July | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra
Visitors on a garden tour at Ightham Mote in Kent

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