Discover more at Smallhythe Place
Find out when Smallhythe Place is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Family activities at Smallhythe Place
Discover what's on offer for families throughout our open season.
- Meet the Archaeologists (26 May)
- Bring along your budding archaeologists to meet members of our archaeology team every other Sunday from 26 May. Drop in any time between 12pm - 3pm.Find out more here
- Museum Object Hunt Trail (from 25 May)
- Challenge yourself to find objects around the Ellen Terry museum with an activity at each point. Pick up your free trail sheet at Visitor Reception this May Half Term.
- Festival of Archaeology: 'Smallfest' (Sat 13 & Sun 14 July)
- Join us for a celebration of archaeology at Smallhythe Place as part of the nationwide Festival of Archaeology!Find out more here
- Jack and the Beans Talk (7 Aug)
- Garlic Theatre Company presents a lively puppet show based on this classic tale.Find out more here
- Take centre stage
- Dress up in costume and act like the great Divas of old under the cow byre.
- Summer sports
- In the summer months, why not try your hand at badminton on the tennis lawn?
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Volunteer opportunities at Smallhythe Place
Join the volunteer team at Smallhythe Place working to preserve and share the story of actor Ellen Terry’s historic home.