Ightham Mote
Ivy Hatch, near Sevenoaks, West Kent
Image: Ightham MoteIghtham Mote is a moated medieval manor house tucked into the countryside near Sevenoaks, with 700 years of history under one roof. Explore rooms from different eras, wander the 14-acre garden, then stretch your legs on more than 500 acres of estate walking trails. Booking is not required, making it an easy half-day trip.
Highlights
- Moated medieval manor house
- 14-acre garden
- More than 500 acres of estate walks
- Grade I listed dog kennel
- Natural play area and second-hand bookshop
Good to know
- Dogs on short leads are welcome in most areas except the house, enclosed garden and natural play area
- Booking is not required
Getting there
Ightham Mote, Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0NTParking: £4 per vehicle for non-members, coin payment only. Satnav postcode TN15 0NU.
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Nearby
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The Chaser Inn is a handsome tile-hung country pub looking over Shipbourne's village green, right beside St Giles' Church. Inside there are fires for winter, and outside a courtyard and garden for warmer days. The seasonal British menu covers pub classics, vegan dishes and steaks, and there is afternoon tea and a weekly Steak Night too. Ightham Mote and the Greensand Way are close by, so it pairs well with a countryside walk.
Image: One Tree HillOne Tree Hill
One Tree Hill is an unstaffed National Trust countryside site near Sevenoaks, with a network of woodland paths and a view south over the Weald of Kent. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, so look out for rare plants, insects and molluscs as you walk. Free and dog-friendly, it is ideal for a short countryside walk.
Image: National TrustOldbury Hill
Oldbury Hill is a National Trust woodland near Ightham crowned by one of the largest Iron Age hillforts in Britain, with earth ramparts around two miles long. Climb through oak, birch and pine to the summit and look for old rock shelters in the sandstone ridge. It is a good hour or two for walkers and history fans.