Description
Celebrate VE Day 80 events at Ightham Mote in Sevenoaks, Kent and discover what domestic life was really like at Ightham Mote during the Second World War.
Home Front Life
Volunteers bring to life what is was meant to have to make do and mend, grow your food, ration, and see examples of equipment that had to be carried around in case of an unexpected enemy attack. The London Ambulance Service Historic Collection will also be displaying its 1935 Clements Talbot Ambulance. The only wartime ambulance known to have survived the Blitz is fully stocked with medical supplies and equipment from World War II.
Wartime Weekend
Join the brilliant Up and At 'Em! team for fun, interactive and family-friendly sessions, including Ready Steady Ration Cook! and Life on the Home Front. On Sunday, take along a picnic as the Biggin Hill Band play wartime classics.
Price
Home Front Life and Wartime Weekend
Free with admission
Admission
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
Parking
National Trust Member: Free
Non-member: Charges apply.
Runtime
Home Front Life
3rd and 5th May 2025
11am-3pm
Wartime Weekend
24th and 25th May 2025
10am-5pm
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Accessibility
The garden is steep in places with steps and gravel, cobbles and grass pathways - 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, and there are many open water areas around the garden.
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Picture Credit: © The National Trust/Holly Halford
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