Events at the historic Ightham Mote include a National Garden Scheme Open Day and Walled Garden Tours. On the tours discover how the garden has evolved within the wider estate, learn about soil health and sustainable growing techniques.  These include no-dig gardening and green mulches, and also see how it is adapting to climate change through environmentally responsible planting.

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Runtime
National Garden Scheme Open Day
30th March 2026: 10am-5pm
Walled Garden Tours
28th April, 20th May, 24th June, 15th July, 2nd September and 14th October 20-26: 2.20pm to 3.30pm

Price
National Garden Scheme Open Day
Free with admission
Walled Garden Tours
Free with admission - booking advised
Admission
National Trust Member: Free
House, Garden & Estate
Gift Aid/No Gift Aid
Adult: £20.90/£19
Child - 5-17 years: £10.50/£9.50
Child - under 5 years: Free
Family - 1 adult + 2 children: £31.40/£28.50
Family - 2 adults +2 children: £53.30/£47.50.

Parking
National Trust Member: Free
Non-Member: £3
Group tickets available.

Picture Credit: © The National Trust/Andrew Butler

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