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Find out when Ightham Mote is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
A trip to Ightham Mote wouldn’t be complete without popping into the shop or relaxing in the Mote Café. Conveniently located near the start or end of your visit to the house, garden or estate, they are a great way to refuel or pick up a reminder of your day. Don’t miss the second-hand bookshop to pick up your next page-turner.
With tasty homemade treats, light lunches and refreshing drinks, Ightham Mote's café is the ideal place to relax during your visit or reward yourself at the end of a walk. The café is next to the car park, and there are toilets at the back of the building. It’s a great way to start and finish your visit.
The friendly team of trained baristas serve espressos, lattes, cappuccinos and more. But never fear, we also serve tea – and lots of it.
Choose from a selection of mouth-watering cakes, bakes and scones, with seasonal options throughout the year.
Enjoy delicious, freshly prepared sandwiches, light lunches and hot meals, with many of the ingredients sourced locally.
Relax and enjoy an al fresco experience on the Mote Café outdoor patio. If you’d like to enjoy a picnic, then ask us for a take-away option and recline in the deckchairs at the north end of the garden. Dogs on leads are welcome on the patio.
To book the Mote Café for private parties and functions, please contact the Food and Beverage Manager on 01732 811314.
Most of the food and drink served is prepared on site in our kitchen, using a wide range of ingredients. As a result, we can’t guarantee that any of our food and drink products are completely allergen free.
If you have an allergy or intolerance and would like ingredient information about the food and drink served, please ask the staff, who will be happy to help.
Visited before? We sometimes change our recipes to improve quality and flavour, including the ingredients. When you visit, please speak to one of our team to check the current allergen information for your favourite dish.
Every cuppa or tasty treat you buy helps us to continue looking after places for everyone to enjoy.
No visit to Ightham Mote is complete without a browse of the shop. Whether you're after a souvenir of your visit, a new plant for the garden or a treat for yourself or a friend, you won’t be stuck for ideas. Our new shop is located next to visitor reception.
We have some unusual gifts for you to treat someone special. For those who love to accessorise, we have a selection of items you won't find on the high street, including locally made jewellery. If that someone is more outdoor orientated, then check out the range of walking essentials. For budding chefs, we've a range of cookbooks, and some foods to help inspire. Alternatively, if you're popping round to a friend for a meal, why not take an English wine or local beer?
Don’t miss the exclusive range of Ightham Mote souvenirs to remind you of your visit. We have postcards to send to your friends and family, as well as a comprehensive souvenir guidebook. If you liked the wallpaper in the drawing room, it’s now available on mugs, coasters and trays. Find out what else we have available during your visit.
Whether you have a sweet tooth or prefer something savoury, enjoy a little tipple or prefer something softer, there is something to tempt you. Discover the selection of jams, marmalades and chutneys, chocolate, sweets and biscuits. We also have locally produced Anno Gin, Westerham Beer and Biddenden wine, cider and apple juice. For the cooks among you, there are flavoured oils and dried mushrooms.
We have gardener's essentials such as secateurs, tools and kneeling pads, as well as fun and quirky ornaments. There's always room for something extra in the garden, so from late spring to early autumn we have a good selection of garden plants for you to perfect your borders.
If you're trying to help the environment by cutting down on the amount of waste you generate, have a look at the sustainable living range. There are beeswax food wraps, eco-friendly cleaners, re-usable straws, re-usable mugs and water bottles.
Located in the last cottage within the grounds of Ightham Mote, Laundry Cottage is home to our second-hand bookshop. It offers a charming environment for you to browse our wide selection of secondhand books.
Donations of books are welcome and help support the conservation and vital projects at Ightham Mote. We can assist with transferring books from your car to the bookshop but it would be helpful to call ahead on 01732 811203.
For something a little different, leaf through our selection of rare and collectable books. Every book you buy from us helps to secure the future of this special place for the next generation to enjoy.
It is through your purchases and support that we are able to continue to care for nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever.
Find out when Ightham Mote is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Enter this medieval half-timbered house across a cobbled courtyard and into the hushed interior. Discover dark wood panelling, huge fireplaces and a mix of furnishings inside.
The garden is at its most colourful during the summer months. With vibrant colours, the buzz of wildlife and space to relax in the historic pleasure grounds, it’s time to make the most of nature.
Uncover the 700-year history of this fascinating medieval house and estate. Discover all about the owners that shaped it over the centuries, their connections and lifestyles.
Ightham Mote is a one pawprint rated place. With so much space to explore your four-legged friend won’t be bored on a day out at Ightham Mote. Find out where they can go and what facilities are available on your visit.
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Pick up a book from a second-hand bookshop to keep or share. Every purchase will raise funds for conservation projects at the places in our care.
Looking for the perfect gift or perhaps you're in need of some retail therapy? You can browse our full range via our online shop.