Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 8JN Telephone: 01892 893820 (Infoline)
Scotney is not one but two houses. At the top of the hill is the new house, designed by Anthony Salvin in Elizabethan style and built in 1837 for Edward Hussey III, who took the ¿Picturesque¿ style as his inspiration. At the bottom of the valley are the romantic ruins of a medieval castle and moat. This is the focal point of the celebrated gardens featuring spectacular displays of rhododendrons, azaleas and kalmia in May/June with trees and shrubs providing autumnal colour. The estate is open all year, offering a variety of walks through beautiful parkland, woodland and farmland
Don't miss
One of England's most romantic gardens.
Superb display of rhododendrons and azaleas.
Large, beautiful estate, with woodland and parkland to explore.
Making the most of your day
A wide range of activities throughout the year, including open-air theatre and opera, lecture lunches, family activities and estate and wildlife walks. Events programme available. Dogs welcome on leads around estate but not permitted in the garden
Opening times
House
13-Mar - 31-Oct-10
11 - 5
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04-Dec - 19-Dec-10
11 - 4
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Shop and tea-room
27-Feb - 31-Oct-10
11 - 5:30
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27-Feb - 31-Oct-10
10 - 5:30
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06-Nov - 19-Dec-10
11 - 4:30
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Old Castle*
31-Mar - 26-Sep-10
11 - 3
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Garden*
27-Feb - 31-Oct-10
11 - 5:30
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27-Feb - 31-Oct-10
10 - 5:30
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06-Nov - 19-Dec-10
11 - 4
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Estate walks
Open all year
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Open Bank Holiday Mondays and Good Friday. Last admission one hour before closing. *Closes dusk if earlier. Timed tickets for the house are limited and may sell out on busy days.
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets) House and garden: adult £10 (£9), child £5 (£4.50), family £25.50 (£23). Garden only: adult £7.75 (£7), child £4.25 (£3.75), family £21.50 (£19)
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Places nearby
Bateman's
Bodiam Castle
Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Guidebook
To find out more about Scotney Castle buy the guide before you visit
