The Pikachu Art Adventure at Ightham Mote
Ightham Mote (National Trust), Ivy Hatch · 16 October to 1 November 2026
Image: Ightham MoteTo mark 30 years of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Ightham Mote is showing 30 Pikachu cards, each drawn by a different illustrator, on a trail through the house and grounds. Visitors can pick up facts about the character and design their own Pikachu card. It is a half-term option that is not Halloween themed.
Highlights
- 30 Pikachu card artworks by different illustrators
- Design your own Pikachu trading card
- Indoor and outdoor trail, no booking needed
Good to know
- Some cards are upstairs, where there is no step-free access
- For sat nav use TN15 0NU
Getting there
Ightham Mote (National Trust), Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0NT
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