Selby Spies: Summer Crafts
Get crafty with us this summer!
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Get crafty with us this summer and join us on the North Lawn for an afternoon of arts and crafts.
Thursday 25 July – Armada raft building
Thursday 1 August – Secret Code Writing and cracking Thursday 8 August – Tudor Games & Brass Rubbings Thursday 15 August – Flags and Badges
These activities are free but we ask for a suggested donation of £1 per craft.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Children welcome
- Meeting point
All activities will take place on the North Lawn
- What to bring and wear
These activities will take place outdoors so please dress for changeable weather
- 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.
Upcoming events
Sargent’s Palette in Bloom Display
Join us this Spring for our series of displays celebrating renowned artist John Singer Sargent!
Music at the Mote: The Dial Band
Put on your dancing shoes for an evening of musical entertainment at Ightham Mote!
Pastime Historical Dance
Learn more about the history of 15th and 16th Century dance and court life. You can even have a go at these dances yourself!
Exhibition: Selby Spies
Discover the shadowy story of the Selby family at Ightham Mote this summer and their connection to the mysteries of Elizabeth I’s court and secret schemes of Mary Queen of Scots.