Late Night Opening - Friday 6 December
Come along for a cosy evening after hours at the Mote.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Join us for a late night opening and enjoy our festive Tudor Christmas decorations, full of twinkling lights, flickering candles, and greenery from our garden, out of hours.
There's a chance to grab some unique Christmas gifts in our stunning new shop, and a warming hot chocolate and mince pie in the Café too.
Please wrap up warm, bring a torch and enjoy Ightham Mote after dark. Booking is not required.
Last entry to the house will be 18:30. The site closes at 19:00.
Please note, you will need to purchase an entrance ticket to enjoy this event.
Times
Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Suitability
Children welcome
- Meeting point
Please enter through Visitor Reception as normal.
- What to bring and wear
It can be chilly in the house in winter. Please dress suitably for potentially wet or cold 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. 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.
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.
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