Smallhythe Place

Smallhythe Place Built in the early 16th-century when Smallhythe was a thriving shipbuilding port, Smallhythe Place was later purchased by renowned Victorian actress, Ellen Terry, in 1899. A year after her passing in 1928 her daughter, Edith Craig, transformed the house into a museum which now displays a fascinating personal and theatrical collection that reflects Ellen's extraordinary career and unconventional private life.

OPENING HOURS
HOUSE Wednesdays-Sundays and Bank Holidays: 11am-5pm (closes dusk if earlier) between March-October
TEA-ROOM 11am-4pm

Smallhythe Place was built in the early 16th-century when Smallhythe was a thriving shipbuilding port, and was home to the Victorian Shakespearean actress Ellen Terry from 1899 until 1928. The property includes a colourful cottage garden, a vintage tea room and a charming 17th-century thatched Barn Theatre. Ellen's legacy is kept alive today with a diverse programme of productions in the theatre and garden that are performed throughout the year.

TEA ROOM
The Theatre Tea Room is located next to the Barn Theatre, and serves drinks, cakes, light lunches and snacks.

GARDEN
The garden at Smallhythe Place: The garden at Smallhythe Place is a tranquil retreat made up of a traditional rose garden, orchard, nuttery and ponds, all of which are home to an abundance of wildlife including the protected Great Crested Newt.

BARN THEATRE
The Barn Theatre at Smallhythe Place: The Barn Theatre is a charming 17th century barn with thatched roofing that was transformed into a theatre in 1929 by Ellen Terry's daughter, Edith Craig. Today it is still used for a diverse programme of talks and shows that take place throughout the year.