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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

31/10/2026

Winter opening at Ightham Mote

From Monday 2 November, the garden and facilities at Ightham will close at 4pm as we change to winter opening hours. Last entry is at 3.30pm.

The house will also close as the team prepare for Christmas and start the winter clean. The house reopens on Saturday 21 November, so come along and discover an Ightham Mote Christmas with decorated rooms and festive displays.

For more information , visit the Ightham Mote website.

📷©National Trust Images/Chris Lacey/John Miller

27/10/2026

The Pikachu Art Adventure at Ightham Mote finishes on Sunday!

Experience The Pikachu Art Adventure this autumn and discover 30 different Pikachu illustrations from the Pokémon Trading Card Game: 30th Celebration, each brought to life by a different artist.
This is art at the National Trust, but not as you know it.

Trail is free with normal admission to Ightham Mote and runs until end of Sunday 1 November. Garden open 10am-5pm, house 11am-5pm (last entry 4.30pm).

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📷©National Trust/Jen D'Souza/JC

22/10/2026

Have you tried this month's National Trust scone of the month?

Available now in Mote Café at Ightham Mote, the Apple Crumble scone is full of autumnal flavours of apple and cinnamon. It's a comforting classic in scone form, made with in-season Bramley apples and topped with cinnamon crumble. It can also be made into a delicious cream tea with whipped custard and apple compote.

Mote Café is open daily from 10am, closing at 5pm until Sunday 1 November, then 4pm from Monday 2 November. Last orders are 30 minutes before closing.

©National Trust/Emma Brown / ©National Trust Images/Val Corbett

16/10/2026

The Pikachu Art Adventure at Ightham Mote | until Sunday 1 November

Calling all Pokémon fans: join us to celebrate the Pokémon Trading Card Game: 30th Celebration with The Pikachu Art Adventure.
30 unique artworks. One iconic character. Exclusively at selected National Trust places, including here at Ightham Mote this autumn.
Find out more on our events page.

Ightham Mote open 10am-5pm. We recommend leaving at least an hour to find all 30 artworks. There’s no need to book and nothing extra to pay (normal admission applies, free for National Trust members).

National Trust London and South East

📷©National Trust/JC

14/10/2026

Deborah Pritchard’s Music Maps at Ightham Mote | until Sunday 1 November

See composer Deborah Pritchard’s new collection of Music Maps at Ightham Mote. Deborah is a composer and artist who has synaesthesia, giving her the ability to link colour and music. The watercolour paintings portray her own music as well as that of other composers and a selection of these are now on display in the house at Ightham Mote.

House open daily 11am-5pm (last entry 4.30pm). Normal admission to Ightham Mote applies.

📷©National Trust

12/10/2026

Second-hand bookshop at Ightham Mote - can you help?

Ahead of the October half term break, we're looking for donations of children's books to add to the shelves in the second-hand bookshop at Ightham Mote. If you have any children's books that you would like to donate, please drop them in to the Visitor Centre (open 10am-5pm), or you can email us at [email protected]

Thank you for your support. 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 (4pm from 2 November)

📷©National Trust/Lois Leyland

09/10/2026

Walled Garden Tours at Ightham Mote | Wednesday 14 October

The last tour of the walled garden takes place on Wednesday, so come along and discover more about this recently reinstated space at Ightham Mote.

Enjoy the autumn flowers, see the art installation Quercus by Jack Skylark, find out about the seasonal planting, from productive crops to ornamental highlights, and hear about exciting plans for the garden’s future.

Tour takes place 2.40pm-3.30pm; £5 per person and normal admission applies. Book in advance or see if tickets are available from Visitor Reception on the day.

📷©National Trust Images/John Miller / ©National Trust/JC

03/10/2026

The Pikachu Art Adventure now live at Ightham Mote | until Sunday 1 November

Experience The Pikachu Art Adventure this autumn and discover 30 different Pikachu illustrations from the Pokémon Trading Card Game: 30th Celebration, each brought to life by a different artist.
This is art at the National Trust, but not as you know it.
Find more details on the Ightham Mote website.

Ightham Mote open 10am-5pm. We recommend leaving at least an hour to find all 30 artworks. There’s no need to book and nothing extra to pay (normal admission applies, free for National Trust members).

National Trust London and South East

📷©National Trust/Kate Harriss

30/09/2026

Come and explore the autumn flowers that are brightening up the gardens at Ightham Mote. There are pale blue asters and pink Bowden lilies in the borders, red dahlias in the courtyard and much more to discover.

Gardens open daily 10am-5pm (last admission 4.30pm), normal admission applies.

📷©National Trust/Kate Harriss

25/09/2026

The Pikachu Art Adventure at Ightham Mote | 1 October to 1 November

Think you know art at the National Trust? Think again.
This is an art adventure!

Join us to celebrate the Pokémon Trading Card Game: 30th Celebration with The Pikachu Art Adventure. Featuring 30 Pikachu cards, each brought to life by a different illustrator, it’s just the thing for Pokémon fans and art-lovers alike. Put your artist cap (or beret!) on to look closely, discover different art styles, and get creative yourself on this family trail.

There’s no need to book and nothing extra to pay (normal admission applies, free for National Trust members). Plan your visit online today.

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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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