Kent

Ightham Mote

Outstanding 14th-century moated manor house, gardens and estate

Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0NT

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View of the South East Quarter of Ightham Mote Mansion

Opening times for 5 February 2025
Asset Opening time
House Closed
Café Closed
Estate Dawn - Dusk
Garden 10:00 - 16:00
Shop 10:00 - 16:00
Due to essential maintenance works on site, Ightham Mote will be closed to the public on 3 & 4 February 2025. The Mote Café will remain closed to the public from Monday 3 to Thursday 6 February. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience. The house is currently closed until 1 March. Last entry to the garden is 3.30pm, closing at 4pm. Last orders at the café are 3.45, closing at 4pm.
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Opening times for 5 February 2025
Asset	Opening time
House	Closed
Café	Closed
Estate	Dawn - Dusk
Garden	10:00 - 16:00
Shop	10:00 - 16:00

Garden, Estate (6 Jan - 28 Feb)
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)	£7.70	£7.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free	£3.90	£3.00
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)	£19.30	£17.50
1 adult, 2 children	£11.60	£10.50

House, Garden, Estate (1 March - 2 Nov)
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)	£19.80	£18.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free	£9.90	£9.00
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)	£49.50	£45.00
1 adult, 2 children	£29.70	£27.00
Group (Adult 18+)		£17.10

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Assistance dogs only
Registered assistance dogs welcome in all areas of the site. Dogs on leads welcome on the wider countryside walks all year round. Dogs allowed in the gardens (but not the house) from September - February. Dogs welcome on the café veranda all year round, dogs inside the café at the manager's discretion.
Guided tour
Introductory talks about the House and Garden, plus tours of the Tower, take place daily from March to October (weather dependent and subject to volunteer availability).
Bookshop
Our second-hand book shop is located in Laundry Cottage.
Kiosk
Café
Shop
Car park
Toilet
Located by the Mote Café and the Coach House. Baby changing facilities available in both.
Electric vehicle charging point
Six 11kW electric vehicle charging points are available in the car park. Chargers can be accessed using the mobile app, RFID card, or contactless payment device. Visit our EV charging partner, RAW Charging's website (www.rawcharging.com/drivers) to download the app before your visit.
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, but please take care. Please leave your tents, gazebos and barbecues at home, along with ball games, trikes, bikes and scooters as we are not able to allow these in the garden. Bike racks are located within the walled garden car park. Cameras are welcome but due to narrow paths please do not use tripods or stands. Take care, there are many open water areas around the garden. Please note that the AccessAble guides will be updated in due course to reflect the opening of the new visitor centre, shop and car park.
Ightham Mote Access Guides on AccessAble
Accessible route and/or map
Accessible route in the garden and South Lake. Ground floor of the house is accessible.
Level access to shop
Accessible toilet
Level access/terrain
Braille (guide or menu)
Powered mobility vehicle available
Our Tramper mobility scooter is available for visitors to use around the garden and on some of our estate walks. Please call 01732 810378 for more information and to book in advance (line monitored Monday to Friday).
Designated parking
Blue badge parking is available near the visitor centre.
Ramped access/slopes
Drop-off point
Contact the visitor centre on arrival or call in advance on 01732 811732.
Seating available
Induction loop
Available in the café and shop.
Steps/uneven terrain
Paths in the garden may become slippery after rainfall, please take care and wear sturdy footwear.
Large print (guide or menu)
Transfer available
Our volunteer-driven shuttle buggy is available.
Level access to food outlet
Wheelchairs available
Our manual wheelchairs are available for visitors to use around the ground floor of the house, gardens, shop and café. Please call 01732 810378 for more information and to book in advance (line monitored Monday to Friday).
Map
Directions via Google Maps
By road
6 miles north of Tonbridge on A227 - follow the brown sign to the left along High Cross Road, towards Ivy Hatch and turn left onto Mote Road; 6 miles south of Sevenoaks on A25 - follow the brown sign to the right along Coach Road. 16 miles west of Maidstone on A20/A25 - follow the brown sign to the left along Coach Road.
Parking: Free parking for National Trust members. Non-members; £3 per car. Coin payment only. Please follow instructions from staff and signage on site when you arrive.
Sat Nav: Please use TN15 0NU
On foot
Ightham Mote is just off The Greensand Way - the long distance walking route across Surrey and Kent.
By train
Hildenborough (4 miles) and Sevenoaks (7 miles) are both on the London Bridge / London Charing Cross to Hastings mainline. Sevenoaks (7 miles) is also on the Thameslink line from Bedford. Borough Green and Wrotham (3½ miles) are on the London Victoria to Ashford line. Taxi ranks / phones are available at most stations.
By bus
Book ahead the Go To Service Bus from Sevenoaks Station by calling 01732 463964 or download the 'Go to Sevenoaks' app and book online.
Cycling
The roads around Ightham Mote are single carriage-way country roads with National Speed limits. The nearest cycle route is the Tonbridge to Ivy Hatch Loop (see www.cycle-route.com for more details). Bike racks are available in the main car park. Please note that traffic calming measures are in place on the driveway and cyclists are advised to dismount.
Cycling - more information
Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0NT
01732810378
ighthammote@nationaltrust.org.uk

Plant Your Own Pumpkin: February Half Term

Join our garden team in the Walled Garden on one of our Plant Your Own Pumpkin sessions. Discover the joy of nurturing a pumpkin from your window sill using only natural and sustainable materials. You'll learn how to plant, care for, and grow your very own pumpkin seed into something spectacular!

A close-up shot of a robin sitting on a branch at Sheringham Park, Norfolk

February Half Term Robin Spotter Trail

Spot the cheeky robins hiding around the garden in our February Half Term trail. Perfect for all ages, this fun and informative trail is a delightful way to connect with nature, enjoy the fresh air, and celebrate one of Britain’s most iconic birds. Grab a map, sharpen your spotting skills, and see if you can find all ten robins. Once you've completed the trail, collect your stamp from the Visitor Centre and then see if you can spot one of the many robins that look out for crumbs in the outdoor area of the café..

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