National Trust Ightham Mote Historic House, and Gardens, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, Kent
Details
Accessibility
Disability Toilet and Baby Changing Facilities.
April 2021: "Pre-booking is required, please book via What’s On section of website.
Designated parking spaces for disabled visitors in the main car park
We're sorry, our volunteer-driven shuttle buggy is not available.
We're sorry, our manual wheelchairs are not available to borrow.
Disabled drop off point available – please ask staff on arrival.
Gardens have a mixture of gravel and grass paths, some steep slopes, undulating terrain and steps.
Assistance dogs welcome in all areas of the site.
Full access statement below but some are areas may be closed at present with limited access for wheelchair users and double buggies.
Estate walks will be muddy at this time of year please wear suitable footwear
Toilets located by the cafe"
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Brief description
"Outstanding 14th-century moated manor house, Highlights include the picturesque courtyard, Great Hall, crypt, Tudor painted ceiling, Grade I listed dog kennel and the private apartments of Charles Henry Robinson, who gave Ightham Mote to the National Trust in 1985.
The house is surrounded by peaceful gardens with an orchard, water features, lakes and woodland walks.
Venture onto the Ightham Mote estate on one of the three estate walks, which offer unique views across the Kent countryside and stunning displays of flora and fauna. There is the renowned ancient bluebell woodland in spring at Scathes Wood, wildflowers in the summer, autumn colours and the crisp days of winter to come back and enjoy. Discover the hoppers' huts and the source of the water spring that feeds the moat at Ightham Mote."
Address
Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0NT
ighthammote@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone
01732 810378
Website
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ightham-mote
Directions
"6 miles north of Tonbridge on A227 - follow the brown sign to the left along High Cross Road, towards Ivy Hatch and turn left onto Moat Road; 6 miles south of Sevenoaks on A25 - follow the brown sign to the right along Coach Road. 16 miles west of Maidstone on A20/A25 - follow the brown sign to the left along Coach Road.
Parking: Free parking for those with pre-booked tickets only and National Trust members. Non-booked non-members using the car park for countryside walks; £3 per car, coin payment only. Please follow instructions from staff and signage on site when you arrive.
By cycle:
The roads around Ightham Mote are single carriage-way country roads with National Speed limits. The nearest cycle route is the Tonbridge to Ivy Hatch Loop (see www.cycle-route.com for more details). Bike racks are available near Visitor Reception. If you've arrived by cycle, please let the cafe know and you will receive a free cup of tea or filter coffee.
On foot: Ightham Mote is just off The Greensand Way - the long distance walking route across Surrey and Kent."
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
"By train:
Hildenborough (4 miles) and Sevenoaks (7 miles) are both on the London Bridge / London Charing Cross to Hastings mainline. Sevenoaks (7 miles) is also on the Thameslink line from Bedford. Borough Green and Wrotham (3½ miles) are on the London Victoria to Ashford line. Taxi ranks / phones are available at all stations. Show your train ticket in the Mote Cafe to receive a free cup of tea or filter coffee.
By bus:
Go Travel 404 from Sevenoaks train station, Monday to Friday will drop off at Ightham Mote (please tell driver). Autocar 222 Tunbridge Wells to Borough Green, alight at Ightham village George & Dragon Monday - Saturday, 2 miles walk. Arriva 308 Sevenoaks train station to Gravesend, hourly service Monday to Saturday alight Ightham village, 2 miles walk."
Amenities
Baby Changing Facilities
Disability Parking
Disability Toilets
Gardens
Manor house
National Trust Site
Parking
Picnic Site
Restaurant
Shop
Snack Bar / Take Away
Visitor Centre
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
Plaxtol Parish Church, Plaxtol, Kent
1.10 miles*
1.14 miles*
1.89 miles*
White Rock Inn, Underriver, Kent
1.91 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.