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Object of the month

Join us at Smallhythe Place to discover exclusive collection items, rotated on a monthly basis.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Discover exclusive insights into special collection items from the history of Smallhythe Place and Ellen Terry, including original theatre props and historic pub objects from the 1800s.

The house is open Wednesday - Sunday | 11am - 5pm | Free with admission

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

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The basics

Accessibility

Please view the access guide at https://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/assets/website/national/regions/kent/places/smallhythe-place/pdf/smallhythe-place-access-statement.pdf

What to bring and wear

The collection is inside the house, please wear clothing appropriate for the weather.

Upcoming events

Styling Smallhythe: From the functional to the unconventional 

Through Smallhythe’s rich collection, the display charts the evolution of women’s fashion from the late 1800s into the 1900s.

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19 Jun to 25 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 17:00+ 92 other dates or times

Hotbuckle presents: The Return of the Native 

Hotbuckle Productions are back at Smallhythe Place with a new and lively adaptation of Thomas Hardy's "The Return of the Native".

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20 Jun to 21 Jun 2026
at 19:30 to 22:00+ 1 other date or time

Finds show & tell sessions with the Smallhythe archaeology team 

Join the archaeology team as they share objects, stories, and insights unearthed during their digs.

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21 Jun to 5 Jul 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00+ 1 other date or time

Festival of Archaeology: 'Smallfest' 

Join us for a celebration of archaeology at Smallhythe Place as part of the nationwide Festival of Archaeology!

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18 Jul 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00