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
FREE Japanese After-school Activities
As part of our Year of Japan we are offering FREE Japanese after-school clubs in February and March!
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
Chiddingstone Castle Literary Festival 2020
Meet awe-inspiring authors, join wondrous workshops, see eclectic entertainment and sample fabulous food and drink at our fifth and best festival so far from Thursday 7 May to Sunday 10 May 2020. Over the four days, we present a full programme of talks, workshops, tastings, as well as a special drinks event.
Summer Vintage Fair - Sunday 5th July 2020
Applications for this year’s annual Vintage Fair are now being taken. Please contact Julia by email - julia.prentice@btinternet.com
Country Fair - Sunday 13th September 2020
To submit an application for a stall at this year’s event please complete the form using the button below.
Christmas Fair - Saturday 21st November 2020
To submit an application for a stall at this year’s event please complete the form using the button below.
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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