Description
Ightham Mote in Sevenoaks was built nearly 700 years ago. It is a moated manor house and highlights include a Great Hall, crypt and the private apartments of the prior owner who gave Ightham Mote to the Trust in 1985. The gardens, with three estate walks, offer unique views and include a renowned bluebell woodland with a water spring that feeds the Ightham Mote. There is also a natural play area for those under nine years, and a children’s map that can be downloaded or picked up from the visitors' centre.
Opening Hours
Estate
Dawn to Dusk
March to December
Garden & Estate
10am to 5pm
House
Check opening hours for November
11am-5pm.
Price
National Trust Member: Free
Gift Aid/Standard
Adult: £19.80/£18
Child - 5-17 years: £9.90/£9
Child - under 5 years: Free
Family - 1 adult + 2 children: £29.70/£27
Family - 2 adults +2 children: £49.50/£45
Group tickets available.
Accessibility
Some motorised mobility chairs are too large to go around the house due tothe size/width of rooms and corridors. Manual wheelchairs available on a first-come first first-served basis. The house has uneven floors, steps, and doorways of different widths. Only the ground floor is accessible. The garden is steep in places with steps and gravel, cobbles and grass pathways - please speak to staff on arrival for the best route for your needs. Disabled parking is available near visitor reception but there is some gravel in areas of the car park. Pushchairs are permitted in all areas of the garden.
Cycling
Bike racks within the walled garden car park.
Parking
National Trust members: Free
Non-booked non-members using the car park for countryside walks: £3 per car. Coin payment only.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome on a short lead in all areas except the natural play area, enclosed garden and house. Dogs allowed in the cafe for ordering only. Assistance dogs in all areas.
Facilities
Cafe • Picnic Area • Toilets • Disabled Toilet • Induction Loop • Shop & Kiosk
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Picture Credit: © The National Trust.
