Flower Festival (20–28 April)
Coinciding with the National Trust's Blossom Watch, come and enjoy the sights and smells of Scotney's annual community flower festival in the mansion house.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Enjoy the imaginative displays created by floral groups, colleges, businesses and church groups local to Scotney. Coinciding with the anniversary of Betty and Christopher's marriage on 23 April 1936, the theme for this year's festival is wedding anniversaries.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Booking details
Pre-booking is only required for the car park.
- Accessibility
All the displays will be on the ground floor of the mansion house which has wheelchair accessibility.
- Other
Entry to the festival is included in your entry (free for NT members). Pre-book your car parking to guarantee entry.
Upcoming events
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.
Guided Garden Tours: Rhododendron Walks (23 April-16 May)
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.
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.
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.