What's On
A curated programme of talks, workshops and fairs are to take place throughout the historic house and grounds.
Year of Japan at Chiddingstone Castle
Celebrate all things Japan with a year of cultural events, activities and themed days
Awaken your Zen… Retreat Day
Saturday 1st February 2020
9.45am – 5.00pm
This one-day retreat is a celebration of Japanese Zen-inspired practices.
Ikebana Demonstration
Sunday 5th April 2020
2.00pm – 4.00pm
A drop-in demonstration of Japanese flower arranging by masters of Ohara School of Ikebana, England Chapter
Japanese Room Tours
Wednesday 8th April 2020
11.30am and 2.30pm
Sunday 26th April 1.00pm and 3.00pm
Discover the castle’s Japanese collection with our Curator Naomi
Koinobori Workshop
Sunday 3rd May 2020
11.00am – 4.00pm
Make your own traditional koi carp flag for ‘Children’s Day’ – a Japanese holiday
Opening Hours
CASTLE, COLLECTIONS & TEA ROOM
The 2020 Open Season runs from
Sunday 29th March to
Wednesday 28th October
We are open Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed and Bank Holidays, excluding Good Friday
11am - 5pm, with last entry and orders at 4.15pm
WEDDINGS, EDUCATION AND BOOKINGS ENQUIRIES
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
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