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​Event at Ightham Mote marks the opening of the New Visitor Facilities

We were delighted to attend an opening ceremony following the successful completion of our major project at Ightham Mote, in partnership with the National Trust. The new development, which includes a visitor reception building, a retail shop, and an upgraded visitor car park, is now open to the public.

Located near Sevenoaks, Kent, Ightham Mote is a Grade I listed medieval moated manor house, with parts of its structure dating back to the 14th century. With the completion of these new facilities, the estate is better equipped to meet the growing number of visitors while preserving its historic character.

Our team, with extensive heritage project experience, worked closely with the National Trust to ensure smooth delivery of the project, all while keeping Ightham Mote open to the public. A key early milestone was the relocation of public parking from the historic Walled Garden, making it possible for the Trust to restore this space with traditional plantings.

The new visitor reception and retail shop are now open, offering an enhanced welcome experience for all guests. The building’s design incorporates sustainable features, including hempcrete walling, air source heat pumps, a green roof, natural ventilation, passive shading and a sustainable surface water management system, all crafted to respect the site’s natural beauty and heritage.

With these improvements, visitors can enjoy an enriched experience while exploring one of Kent’s most significant heritage sites.

Image Credit: Reed Watts Architects