Smallhythe Place
National Trust, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7NG
Visit Smallhythe Place, a museum within a home created by Edy Craig to celebrate the life of her mother Ellen Terry. The house is a combination of rooms maintained as if Ellen has just left them, and object displays of Ellen's many theatrical props, books, and costumes.
Don't miss our 'Styling Smallhythe' display, charting the evolution of women’s fashion from the late 1800s into the 1900s.
Once you have seen the house, take a walk through the apple orchards and nuttery to see the writing hut used Christopher St. John just below the house she shared with Edy Craig and Clare Atwood.
Round out your visit by visiting the on site café and the famed Barn Theatre, built within the 17th century barn in 1929. There is a regular programme of performances each summer, and is always worth a visit.
Timings
- Wednesday 16 September:
- 11:00 - 17:00
- Thursday 17 September:
- 11:00 - 17:00
Location & directions
National Trust, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7NG
- Directions:
- Car parking is available in the layby by the house or in the church car park nearby.
- Contact on day:
- Smallhythe Place Visitor Line
- Telephone number:
- +441580762334
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The ground floor of the museum is wheelchair accessible, however there is restricted access to the upper floor. Please speak to Visitor Reception for alternative visual aids. Wheelchair users might find some areas of our garden challenging due to uneven paths and steps, please take care.
