Plan your next visit today
You can find more information about what family-friendly events we have coming up at Ightham Mote here
Visiting Ightham Mote with the family
This winter and spring at Ightham Mote, families can dive into playful adventures, including the outdoor ‘Hop into the wild’ family trail, inspired by Disney and Pixar's "Hoppers". With natural play area and plenty of space to explore, it’s the perfect spot for little imaginations to run wild.
‘Hop into the wild’ family trail, inspired by Disney and Pixar's "Hoppers"
Saturday 14 February – Sunday 8 March
10am - 3:30pm (4.30pm from Saturday 28 February)
FREE with normal admission
Hop into this self-guided outdoors adventure – with storytelling and play. Fun for all the family.
From 14 February – 8 March, the National Trust is celebrating the release of Disney and Pixar’s “Hoppers”, in cinemas 6 March. Discover the ‘Hop into the wild’ family trail, with storytelling and outdoor play.
If you’re a family (with children aged 6-11), come and enjoy the great outdoors, guided by cutouts of the “Hoppers” gang. Collect your discovery passport, explore the animal kingdoms, and most importantly, unleash your wild side!
Ready to hop right in today? Find out more here and join in the fun at Ightham Mote.
Easter Adventures at Ightham Mote
Saturday 21 March - Sunday 19 April
10am - 4.30pm
£3.50 per trail and normal admission applies
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Ightham Mote on an Easter trail.
Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between Saturday 21 March and Sunday 19 April, from 10am-5pm, with last entry at 4.30pm, so come along and explore the beautiful gardens at Ightham Mote.
Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Explore the garden
Explore our historic garden, with its ponds, stream and lake fed by natural springs. Our garden isn't suitable for bikes, scooters, frisbees and balls, so please leave them at home, but you don't need them as we have a natural play area at the end of the garden.
Discover the natural play area
We suggest you bring a change of shoes, clothes and even a towel, as our natural play area is there to get messy. Whether you want to practice your balancing skills, create mud pies or make sweet music, come rain or shine just let your imaginations run wild.
Wander the estate
Why not extend your visit with a woodland wander or a hill climb on our estate, which is brimming with wildlife and the changing colours of the season.
Rather than just wandering around, why not set some challenges for everyone to complete such as:
- Who can walk the quietest
- Who can find all the colours of the rainbow
- Who can spot the most different types of leafs
Planning your visit
- Toilets - one facility located beside the café and another by the Coach House (near the house) - both have baby changing facilities and steps to help children reach sinks
- House - baby feeding room, children’s quizzes, baby hip-seats, buggy park
- Café - high chairs, lunchboxes
- Shop - pocket money toys
- Garden - interactive trails, natural play area, picnic area
