Ightham Mote walk to Wilmot Hill(opens the full route on the National Trust site)
6.4 km distance2hr to walkmoderate
Dogs, with restrictions
About
Ightham Mote, near Sevenoaks, is a moated manor house begun around 1320 and lived in for more than 650 years, reckoned the most complete medieval moated manor in England. Its last private owner, the American businessman Charles Henry Robinson, left it to the National Trust in 1985. Inside, the Great Hall, crypt and Jacobean staircase lead to the New Chapel, whose painted Tudor ceiling reviewers name as a highlight, and the courtyard holds a Grade I listed kennel built for a St Bernard called Dido. Outside there are flat walks around the lakes, a cutting garden full of sunflowers in late summer, a natural play area and a circular walk across the estate to Old Soar Manor. Reviewers praise the knowledgeable room volunteers, the daily introductory talks and the cafe beside the car park. Tips from visitors: the short path down from the entrance is steep, so pushchair and wheelchair users should take the longer, gentler route or the shuttle, and dogs on short leads are welcome in the garden.
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House
- Until 1 Nov
- Daily 11:00–17:00
- 2–20 Nov
- Closed
- From 21 Nov
- Daily 11:00–16:00
Today, Monday 26 October
- House11:00 – 17:00
- Café10:00 – 17:00
- EstateDawn – Dusk
- Garden10:00 – 17:00
- Shop10:00 – 17:00
Prices, non-members
- Adult£19.00
- Child£9.50
- Family£47.50
- Family (one adult)£28.50
Booking is not required. Free entry for National Trust members. Children under 5 go free. Free parking for National Trust members; please scan your card at car parking machine. Non-members using the car park; £4 per vehicle. Coin payment at machine or by card in the visitor centre. Gardener's World 2-for-1 offer: visitors to bring 2-for-1 card on the day of visit. Single visitors are offered a 50% discount. Please note the card is non-transferable and is not valid on weekends and bank holidays. Promotion runs until 1 April 2027.
Opening times may change at short notice.
Last entry to the house and garden is 30 minutes before closing. Last orders in the café are 15 minutes before closing. Please note, booking is not required.
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