2026 Events
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 ONLY OPEN every Bank Holiday Weekend from Friday, Saturday, Sunday & BH Monday and for all Special Events until the 31st of October. 11am – 5pm (no guided tours).
April
Easter Egg Quiz – 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th April - 11am – 5pm
The World Garden kicks off the start of the spring 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
NEW EVENT
Bank Holiday World Garden Tour with Tom Hart Dyke – 1st to 4th May - 1.30pm every day
A new event for the Early May Bank Holiday, visitors can join Tom Hart Dyke at 1.30pm every day to enjoy a tour of The World Garden. A perfect way to start spring, Tom will take you on a whistle-stop tour around the globe to experience nearly 7000 different plant species. Tom will share how the garden was created, his many plant adventures and showcase our cactus houses too!
Admission price - £12.50 adult - children under 16 go FREE
Medieval Magic – 24th & 25th 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 Woodville medieval re-enactment group. Everyone can get involved with the archery sessions – fun for all the family!
Admission price - £16 adult - children under 16 go FREE
June
National Garden Scheme – 21st June - 11am - 5pm
Charitable event - Admission price - £12.50 adult - children under 16 go FREE
July
NEW EVENT
English Civil War Society Weekend – 4th & 5th July – 11am – 5pm
Step back into the turbulent 1640s as the English Civil War Society transforms Lullingstone Castle into a bustling Royalist garrison. Visitors will find themselves immersed in a vivid living history experience, hosted by Lord Ralph Hopton’s and Sir Thomas Blackwell’s Regiments.
Enjoy an action-packed weekend, including drill displays with live musket and cannon firing, children’s drill sessions, and skirmishes, while exploring the sights and sounds of an authentic encampment that truly brings the Civil War era to life.
Admission price - £17 adult - children under 16 go FREE
August
PATINA Classic Car Show – 2nd August - 11am - 5pm
Lullingstone is delighted to host the 5th 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.
The Manor House will also be open to visitors.
Admission price - £15 adult - children under 16 go FREE
MG Car Club - MG Fest – 15th August – 11am – 5pm
Admission price - £12.50 adult - children under 16 go FREE
Plant Hunters Weekend – 29th, 30th, 31st 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 - £13.50 adult - children under 16 go FREE
September
Mexican Celebration Weekend – ‘Cactus at the Castle’ – 5th & 6th 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. More details to follow!
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 - £15 adult - children under 16 go FREE
Eynsford Concert Band – Summer Concert – 13th September – 3pm
Admission price - £14 adult - children under 16 go FREE
October
Halloween Magic – 31st October – 11am - 6pm
Join us to celebrate Halloween magic on our last day of our 21st 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 21st 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 - £13.50 adult - children under 16 go FREE
