Tenterden Town: Smallhythe Place, National Trust Sit Back, Relax we did

Wednesday 5 July 2017

Smallhythe Place, National Trust Sit Back, Relax we did

DRAMATIC, RUSTIC CHARMIMG

Smallhythe Place near Tenterden in Kent , is a half timbred house built in the late 15th or early 16th century and since 1947 cared for by the National Trust . The house was originally called 'Port House' and before the River Rother and the sea receded it served a thriving shipyard

It was the home to the renowed Victorian actress Ellen Terry from 1899 to 1928, and contains her fascinating theatre collection.

The cottage grounds include her rose garden, orchard, nuttery and the working Barn Theatre.

A theatrical themed programme of events includes unique open-air theatre, indoor plays and music in the Barn Theatre. Family fun days, including children's theatre. Smallhythe Music and Beer Festival in September. Dogs allowed on leads in grounds

Eating and Shopping the theatre tea room offers a variety of refreshments during the day and for evening performaces

WEBSITE https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/smallhythe-place

Tenterden Town (Jewel of the Weald )

Whether you are looking for relaxation and the chance to unwind or for something more active including great hand's on fun for the younger family members then Kent is the place for you. With many award winning attractions featured together with the best known places to visit and many smaller less well known attractions. Choose from enchanting gardens, historic houses, mysterious castles, cathedrals and country churches, fascinating museums, animal parks, steam trains, amazing maritime heritage and much more.

Rye East Sussex

Once surrounded by sea, this fortified hilltop town played an important role in the defence of the south coast of England. These days, the river no longer harbours warships and is home to the local fishing fleet. Meandering for over one and a half miles from Rye to the coast, the river forms part of the picturesque scenery visible from several vantage points in and around the citadel of Rye. St Mary's church tower (usually open to the public) offers the best viewpoint to show the terracotta roofs of the many timbered houses. These ancient buildings, cobbled streets and secret passages, once the haunt of smugglers and highwaymen, regularly attract film crews in search of historical settings for period productions.

A day out with Thomas 22nd July to the 24th July. At Tenterden Town