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Tudor Christmas at Ightham Mote (23 November - 5 January)

Celebrate the festive season at Ightham Mote with a magnificent Tudor Christmas. With a roaring fire, a Tudor feast, and festive events, there's lots for the whole family to discover and enjoy.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Immerse yourself in a Tudor Christmas at Ightham Mote, with music, lights and scents, inspired by the history of the property.

Explore the rich history of our 700-year-old moated manor house. With a roaring fire, traditional carols in our courtyard and crafting workshops, there’s plenty for the whole family to discover and enjoy.

Imaginations will run free as your little one's rummage through our dressing up box and transport themselves back to a time of Kings, Queens, Knights and Ladies. Whatever they decide to be it’ll be sure to be a great opportunity to capture that perfect Tudor Christmas snapshot.

Get well and truly into the festive spirit and join us in enjoying Christmas shopping opportunities in our fabulous new shop, and the beautiful voices of many talented local groups and choirs, who will be performing traditional carols and much-loved Christmas songs in our courtyard all throughout the festive season.

Please be aware that the House at Ightham Mote closes at 3:30pm, last entry 3pm.

The house, cafe and shop are open until 7pm on Friday 6, 13 and 20 December providing a special opportunity to experience Ightham Mote after hours and indulge in some Christmas shopping in our brand new shop. Last entry is 6.30pm.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Children welcome

Accessibility

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. Take care, there are many open water areas around the garden.

Upcoming events

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A Taste of Tudor Christmas 

The whole family can get stuck-in with hands-on history that brings a Tudor Christmas to life, with the Up An' At 'Em history group.

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on
22 Dec 2024
at
10:00 to 15:30
Event

Boxing Day Walk 

Walk off the excesses of Christmas Day on our Boxing Day Walk.

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on
26 Dec 2024
at
08:45 to 11:30
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Carols in the Courtyard: Wealdon Recorders 

A chance to experience the recorder's hauntingly beautiful tones against the stunning historic backdrop of the Great Hall.

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on
29 Dec 2024
at
11:30 to 12:00
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New Year's Day Walk 

Welcome in 2025 on our New Year's Day guided walk.

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on
1 Jan 2025
at
08:45 to 11:30