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A magical 14th century moated manor house, with stunning gardens and estate. Should this happen repeatedly we will be left with no option but to ban users.

A unique restored moated manor house and family home surrounded by beautiful gardens, lakes and wooded walks. Built nearly 700 years ago, this house has seen many changes and been owned by medieval knights, courtiers to Henry VIII and high-society Victorians. Highlights include the picturesque courtyard, Great Hall, crypt, Tudor painted ceiling, Grade I listed dog kennel and the private apartments of the American Charles Henry Robinson, who gave Ightham Mote to the National Trust in 1985. We are delighted to have those who liked us provide comment and feedback on our content but do ask people for the sake of other users and viewers of our page to moderate language at all times to ensure it is not inappropriate. Comments will be moderated especially if they are found to break advisory codes of conduct. We will contact you in advance to advise you of this decision with a right to reply

13/09/2026

Heritage Open Day at Ightham Mote | Thursday 17 September

Celebrate Heritage Open Day at Ightham Mote on Thursday 17 September with free entry for all to the garden and house. Join a free garden or introductory talk and discover more about the medieval moated manor house.

Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together local people, organisations, and thousands of volunteers. Every year, people come together across England to celebrate their heritage, community, and history.

On Thursday 17 September only, admission to Ightham Mote is free. This includes entry to the house and garden. House open 11am-5pm, last entry 4.30pm.
Free introductory talks at 11.15am, 12.15pm and 2.15pm and free garden talks at 11.40am and 1.40pm. For more information on the talks, please ask in Visitor Reception on arrival.

📷©National Trust/Andrew Butler

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10/09/2026

Second-hand bookshop at Ightham Mote

Next time you're at Ightham Mote, be sure to stop by the second-hand bookshop. There's a wide selection of fiction books and a children's section , as well as non-fiction, including travel, cookery, history and craft.

All funds raised in the second-hand bookshop stay at Ightham Mote to help with looking after the gardens, estate, house and collection.

Open daily, 10am-5pm

📷©National Trust/Lois Leyland

09/09/2026

Today at Ightham Mote - free AC Charging on World EV Day

To celebrate World EV Day, are offering all EV drivers free AC charging at National Trusts places on their network, including Ightham Mote on Wednesday 9th September.

The details:
- To access free charging, start/stop your charge with a contactless debit/credit card or via your ChargePoint App
- Free charging is not available when starting a charge with a Roaming RFID Card, or on DC chargers
- Tariffs will be reinstated at 23:59 on 09/09/2026

Raw Charge

📷©National Trust Images/Laurence Perry
National Trust Images/Laurence Perry

04/09/2026

Estate Walks at Ightham Mote

Have you tried one of the many estate walks at Ightham Mote? The estate is an ancient landscape of farm and woodland that sits within Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

There are several walking routes and trails to try, including circular walks to nearby National Trust sites such as Knole and Old Soar Manor. You might be lucky enough to spot some wildlife and wild flowers along the way.

For more information on trails and walks, visit Ightham Mote's website or stop by the Visitor Centre (open 10am-5pm).

📷 View over Kent countryside at Ightham Mote ©National Trust Images/Jo Hatcher

28/08/2026

Music at the Mote - Jazz Dynamos | Sat 29th August

There's still time to get tickets for tomorrow's live music event at Ightham Mote.

Jazz Dynamos, featuring Lucy Randell on vocals, will be taking to the stage from 7.30pm tomorrow night, taking well-known songs and transforming them, as you have never heard before, with a mix of jazz, bossa, and samba.

Book tickets online via the Ightham Mote website or call 0344 249 1895.
Doors open 6.30pm to 10pm, £25 per person.

Jazz Dynamos
©️📷Jazz Dynamos

26/08/2026

Summer of Play: dressing up and badge making | Thursday 27 August

Join us for the last creative Thursday this summer at Ightham Mote.

From 11am until 3pm, get dressed up in costumes inspired by different periods of history. Then it's time to try the traditional art of brass rubbing and reveal beautiful patterns and designs.

This is a free drop-in activity and booking is not required.

Children need to be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Free event, normal admission to Ightham Mote applies.

See website for details of other activities throughout the summer holidays.

21/08/2026

Have you explored the historic house at Ightham Mote yet?

The moated structure has been in this location for 100s of years and there's a Great Hall, Drawing Room, two chapels and lots more to discover.
To find out more about the house before you step inside, there are free daily introductory talks in the morning and afternoon (please check on arrival).

Normal admission applies, which is free for National Trust members. House open 11am-5pm (last entry 4.30pm).

📷1. Courtyard ©National Trust Images/Andrew Butler; 2. Charles Henry Robinson's bedroom ©National Trust Images/James Dobson; 3. New Chapel ©National Trust Images/James Dobson

18/08/2026

Summer of Play nature craft | Thursday 20 August

Join us for a free nature craft session at Ightham Mote on Thursday. The one-hour session starts with a nature-themed interactive story, then it's time to get creative and create a woodland decoration; make a woodland friend, magical creature or a favourite story character to take home.

Free event, normal admission to Ightham Mote applies.

Sessions start at 11am, 12pm and 2pm. Booking is not required, but spaces are limited and subject to availability. Children need to be accompanied by an adult at all times.

See website for details of other activities throughout the summer holidays.

📷©National Trust/Hayley Chester

Address

Mote Road, Ivy Hatch
Sevenoaks
TN150NT

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 6am
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441732810378

Website

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ightham-mote

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