Family activities at Smallhythe Place

Spending time with the family | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Discover what's on offer for families throughout our open season.

Things to see and do this Spring

Explore the garden: WIth plenty of room to explore, run, and play, have fun exploring the garden which includes a small orchard.
Colouring: Looking for a moment to rest? Stop off in our tea room for a bite to eat and distract yourself with some colouring sheets.

Summer fun at Smallhythe Place | © National Trust Images/Sam Milling

Things to see and do this Summer

Summer of Play (19 July - 31 August): Get stuck in, dig, and more, as you channel your inner Indiana Jones at Smallhythe this summer with a range of family activities. Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.Find out more
Festival of Archaeology: 'Smallfest' (20 July): Join us for a celebration of archaeology at Smallhythe Place as part of the nationwide Festival of Archaeology! This event is free with standard admission.Find out more
A Midsummer Night's Dream (July - August): The Summer Theatre Company return to the Barn Theatre this year with their ever-popular production of Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' | 24, 25, 26, 27, 31 July and 1, 3 AugustBook here
The Secret Garden (7 August): The Plandits are bringing their re-imagining of the classic Frances Hodgson Burnett book back for a second summer season. As the three characters discover the transforming power of being active, the magic of nature and the joy of play, we’re sure you’ll leave this performance with a renewed enthusiasm for the world around you!Book here

Traditional Kentish house and barns reflected in pond in foreground beneath blue skies

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The house and garden at Smallhythe Place showing flowers in bloom in June

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The garden at Smallhythe Place

Discover this charming cottage garden surrounding the house, with borders packed full of flowers, an orchard underplanted with bulbs and roses tumbling over the front of the house.