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Family activities at Smallhythe Place

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

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

Things to see and do this Summer

Summer of Play (until 31 August)
Set sail at Smallhythe this summer with a range of family activities including a loose parts ship, dressing up, lawn games, and more. Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.Find out more

More things to see and do

Half-Term October Trail (25 Oct - 2 Nov)
Spot the ghostly items on display this October half-term in our 'Macbeth Ghost Trail' | Free with standard admissionFind out more
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.
Traditional Kentish house and barns reflected in pond in foreground beneath blue skies

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Find out when Smallhythe Place is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.

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Volunteer opportunities at Smallhythe Place 

Join the volunteer team at Smallhythe Place working to preserve and share the story of actor Ellen Terry’s historic home.