No ticket offers are valid for events (Thursday – Sunday & Bank Holidays) apart from World Garden Passport holders and Historic Houses members.

All our events do not require pre-booking.

The Manor House is open to visitors (no guided tours) for all our events.

April

Easter Egg Quiz – 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st April - 11am – 5pm

The World Garden kicks off its 20th season with family fun with our Easter Trail & Quiz. Aspiring plant hunters will be able to scour The World Garden and Grounds for Easter clues and then report on their discoveries to claim an eggtastic surprise, plus the chance to meet some Easter characters!

Admission price - £12.50 adult - children under 16 go FREE

May

Medieval Magic – 25th & 26th May - 11am - 5pm

Don’t miss the transformation of our special place into a magical medieval village – step back in time to experience the authentic sights and sounds with 'living history' displays (including live firing of cannons and mock battles!), character dress, campfires, tents and medieval weapons, courtesy of the remarkable Woodvilles medieval re-enactment group. Everyone can get involved with the archery sessions – fun for all the family!

Admission price - £15 adult - children under 16 go FREE

June

National Garden Scheme – 15th June - 11am - 5pm

Charitable event - Admission price - £10 adult - Children £5

July

The World Garden 20th anniversary celebration – 13th July - 11am - 5pm

Admission price - £12.50 adult - children under 16 go FREE

August

PATINA Classic Car Show – 3rd August - 11am - 5pm

Lullingstone is delighted to host the 4th annual PATINA Classic Car Show, showcasing beloved unrestored classic and vintage cars. It is a festival for the unpresentable cars we love and drive regularly. This show is for the beautifully preserved cars that have never been restored, as well as regularly used classics that ooze with patina and character.

Admission price - £12.50 adult - children under 16 go FREE

Plant Hunters Weekend – 23rd, 24th, 25th August - 11am - 5pm

Celebrating the lives of some of Britain’s most intrepid plant hunters, Tom Hart Dyke and friends mark this special Bank Holiday weekend in authentic dress, with Tom taking visitors on a tour of The World Garden starting at 1:30pm – 3:30pm (meet at the front of the main house at 1:30pm).

Admission price - £12.50 adult - children under 16 go FREE

September

Mexican Celebration Weekend – ‘Cactus at the Castle’ – 6th & 7th September – 11am - 5pm

We are teaming up again with Cactus and Succulent Review for our popular ‘Cactus at the Castle’ event, visitors will enjoy browsing and buying from leading nurseries and growers.

Cactus and Succulent Review is a free quarterly online magazine written by growers for growers with articles for anyone interested in cacti or succulent plants. Visit Cactus and Succulent Review to download the latest issue or subscribe to the emailing list for future issues.

Tom Hart Dyke will also be offering visitors tours of The World Garden at 12.30 & 2.30pm please meet at the front of the main house.

Admission price - £14 adult - children under 16 go FREE

October

Halloween Magic – 26th October – 11am - 6pm

Join us to celebrate Halloween magic on our last day of our 20th season; pumpkin carving, pumpkin trail, spooky garden tours and more – perfect for all the family. Tom will give garden tours at 1pm and a dusk tour at 5pm, learn about the origins of pumpkins, colours and varieties and children can spot the Halloween tricks in eerie torchlight! Fancy dress is welcome – let’s celebrate the end of our special season in style!

Additional £5 donation for the pumpkin carving (please bring cash for pumpkin carving to be placed in a collection bucket!) 

Manor House is open 11am - 4pm (last entry 3:30pm)

Admission price - £12.50 adult - children under 16 go FREE