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Guided Garden Tours: Herbaceous Borders (21 May-13 June)

The mainstay of many an English garden, there is something magical about a herbaceous border. Hear how we plan, plant and care for our borders here at Scotney.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Scotney has one of the best examples of a garden designed along Picturesque principles in the United Kingdom. Join a guided garden tour (free with your entry ticket) to discover what this means.

Discover how we build on the vision of the Hussey family, how we garden to encourage wildlife and biodiversity, and how we plant and care for the garden to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

Meet at the garden board through the Visitor Entrance.

What to bring and wear

Comfortable footwear.

Accessibility

Hard-surface paths suitable for buggies, wheelchairs and powered mobility vehicles.

Other

There is no need to book for the tour but you will need to book your car parking in advance to guarantee entry. Dogs are welcome on a short lead.

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Discovering Scotney: Guided Garden Tours 

Scotney has one of the best examples of a garden designed along Picturesque principles in the United Kingdom. Join our guided garden tours (free with your entry ticket) to discover what this means.

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Guided Walking Tour: Explore the Scotney Estate 

Join one of our estate guides on a tour around Scotney's woods and parklands to see seasonal flora and fauna and learn about the history of Scotney. This tour is included in your entry to Scotney.

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Half-term trail: 'The Scotney Story Book' (25 May-2 June) 

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25 May to 2 Jun 2024
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