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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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29 Jul to 25 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 17:00+ 64 other dates or times

The Importance of Being Earnest 

Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest bursts to life in this vibrant, fast‑paced production that celebrates the play’s razor‑sharp wit and joyful absurdity.

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on
29 Jul to 2 Aug 2026
at 19:30 to 22:00+ 4 other dates or times

In Conversation: Jill Dawson on Pamela Colman Smith and Pixie 

Join writer Jill Dawson at Smallhythe Place as she talks about her newest book 'Pixie', followed by a book signing.

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on
9 Aug 2026
at 13:00 to 15:00

Changeling Theatre: Much Ado About Nothing 

Glitz, glamour and scandal hit Messina in Changeling’s revival of Much Ado About Nothing. Think decadent costume balls and devious misdemeanours, in a play where love’s a battlefield and the gossip never stops.

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14 Aug 2026
at 19:00 to 21:00