Introduction
An ornamental driveway through woodland leads to several garden areas laid out in the early-18th century through to the late-19th century. The gardens surround a medieval moated manor house and include pleasure grounds, water features, formal gardens and an orchard.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
441732810378Access contact details
The estate is open all year round. House opening is restricted. Please see: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ightham-mote/opening-times/
Directions
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ightham-mote/how-to-get-here/
Owners
The National Trust
Other Websites
- History
Period
Medieval (1066-1540)
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Designations
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Grade: I
Scheduled Ancient Monument
Features
- Moat (featured building)
- ed Manor House
- Earliest Date:
- Kennels
- Description: Dog kennels
- Courtyard
- Moat
- Lake
- Chapel
- Description: Tudor chapel with hand painted ceiling.
- Walk
- Description: Lakeside and woodland walks.
- Key Information
Type
Estate
Purpose
Conservation
Principal Building
Heritage Site
Period
Medieval (1066-1540)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
223
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- A short guide to Ightham Mote Gardens
- Ford, Adam {Conservation Management Plan for Ightham Mote Gardens} (2007) Conservation Management Plan for Ightham Mote Gardens
- Rutherford, Sarah {Ightham Mote: Garden conservation plan} (2009) Ightham Mote: Garden conservation plan
Contributors
Kent Gardens Trust