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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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- 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
Tudor Christmas opening weekend
Get in to the Christmas spirit - 16th-century style - with Tudor musicians, GreenMatthews, playing at selected times throughout the day.
Christmas Shopping Weekend
Get a head start on your Christmas shopping in our stunning new shop.
An Evening with Melita Thomas
Join author and historian Melita Thomas as she examines the gripping saga of three generations of the Grey family and their ties to Richard Clement - three generations bound by ambition, loyalty and the high stakes of Tudor power
Christmas Wreath Making with Flower & Glory
Get festive and creative in the inspiring surroundings of Ightham Mote with Sevenoaks based luxury florist Flower and Glory