Lullingstone Castle and The World Garden 2024 events

by | Feb 14, 2024 | Entertainment, What's On?

Set within 120 acres of beautiful Kent countryside, Lullingstone Castle is one of England’s oldest family estates, dating back to the time of Domesday. An historic family mansion frequented by Henry VIII and Queen Anne. It is also home to the UK’s first ever ‘World Garden of Plants’, containing some 8,000 plant species, cultivars and hybrids planted in their respective countries of origin, the vision of modern-day plant hunter Tom Hart Dyke.

2024 events

  • Easter Egg Quiz – 30th, 31st March & 1st April – 11am – 5pm
  • Medieval Weekend – 26th & 27th May – 11am – 5pm
  • National Garden Scheme – 16th June – 11am – 5pm
  • Lullingstone Quilt & Craft Festival – 19th, 20th, 21st July – 10.30am – 4.30pm
  • Patina Classic Car Show – 4th August – 11am – 5pm
  • Plant Hunters Weekend – 24th, 25th, 26th August – 11am – 5pm
  • Jaguar Car Rally – 1st September -11am – 5pm
  • Mexican Celebration Weekend – ‘Cactus at the Castle’ – 14th & 15th September – 11am – 5pm
  • Halloween Magic – 27th October – 11am – 6pm

Medieval Weekend – 26th & 27th May – 11am – 5pm

Medieval weekend

Don’t miss the transformation of Lullingstone into a magical medieval village, a chance to step back in time to experience the authentic sights and sounds. There will be ‘living history’ displays including live firing of cannons and mock battles, as well as character dress, tents and medieval weapons, courtesy of the remarkable Woodvilles medieval re-enactment group.

Patina Classic Car Show – 4th August – 11am – 5pm

car show

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.

Mexican Celebration Weekend – ‘Cactus at the Castle’ – 14th & 15th September – 11am – 5pm

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Returning for 2024 is the popular Mexican celebration weekend, teaming up with the Cactus and Succulent Review for ‘Cactus at the Castle’. Tom Hart Dyke will lead two FREE guided tours of the World Garden including Mexico & the Cactus houses at 12.30pm and 2.30pm. Visitors will also be able to browse around an array of plant stalls from leading nurseries and growers with cacti and Mexican plants.

Photos – Alan Graham

Lullingstone Castle & World Garden – Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0JA

Telephone: 01322 862114  

www.lullingstonecastle.co.uk

Instagram – @lullingstonecastle

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