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

All events during normal opening times do not require pre-booking.

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

April

Easter Egg Quiz – 30th, 31st March & 1st April - 11am – 5pm

Lullingstone Castle and The World Garden kicks off the start of its 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!

We recommend wellies/boot footwear due to the recent wet weather!

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

May

Medieval Magic – 26th & 27th 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!

Live Firing Displays 1.30pm

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

June

National Garden Scheme – 16th June - 11am - 5pm

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

July

Lullingstone Quilt & Craft Festival – 19th, 20th, 21st July - 10.30am – 4.30pm

We are delighted to welcome Region 2 of The Quilters’ Guild of the British Isles to Lullingstone Castle again for our Quilt and Craft festival, a wonderful celebration of craftsmanship from across Kent, Sussex and Surrey organised by Region 2 of The Quilters’ Guild.

Admission price - £14 adult - children under 16 go FREE (Guild Members - £7.50)

August

PATINA Classic Car Show - 4th August - 11am - 5pm

Lullingstone is delighted to host the 3rd 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 – 24th, 25th, 26th 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 (meet at the front of the main house).

New for 2024, we are delighted to welcome ‘Zoolab’ to our event, a ranger will bring a selection of animal friends from across the globe for visitors to see, learn about their habitats and have a chance to hold or feel some of them.* This part of the tour starts inside St Botolph’s Church at around 2.30pm for an hour. You can expect to see a selection of critters, including Giant African snails, insects, spiders, and corn snakes.

*For those that wish hold or feel some of the animals, numbers maybe limited on the day to ensure their welfare, thank you for your understanding.

Admission price - £12.50 adult - children under 16 go FREE (no offer tickets or concessions)

September

Jaguar Classic Car Rally – 1st September – 11am - 5pm

Lullingstone Castle welcomes the return of the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club (Kent Day 2024), visitors will have the opportunity to admire an array of iconic classic cars and meet their owners. The manor house will also be open to enjoy a visit too!

Admission price - £10 adult - Children £5

Mexican Celebration Weekend – ‘Cactus at the Castle’ - 14th & 15th 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 - £12.50 adult - children under 16 go FREE

October

Halloween Magic – 27th October – 11am - 6pm

Join us to celebrate Halloween magic on our last day of the season; pumpkin carving, NEW 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 season in style!

Additional £3 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