Scotney Castle

Important notice -

We’re re-opening the garden and estate at Scotney Castle. You will need to book your visit in advance. Check What’s On for the latest information and to book. You will be turned away if you arrive without a booking.

Romantic garden with view of 14th century moated castle and the Victorian country mansion and - all in a beautiful wooded estate

More about this place

Family walking dogs

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We're starting to open some gardens and parklands in England and Northern Ireland at reduced capacity, through advance bookings every week. Most places up to 8 June have sold out. New tickets are released every Friday and we'll continue to add new places over the coming weeks. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are now open. All houses remain closed for now and all places in Wales remain closed following Welsh Government advice. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.​

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What's on 

Scotney Castle   Kent

Please book ahead before visiting

The garden and estate at Scotney Castle will reopen from Wednesday 3 June and you’ll need to book tickets before you visit. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday. Please note we’ll be turning people away who arrive and haven't booked. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.

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Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Scotney Castle (3 June - 7 June)

Wed 03 Jun 2020
10:00-10:30
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History

Edwards Hussey III and his family on the Bastion at Scotney Castle

The history of Scotney Castle 

Scotney Castle has a long and rich history dating from 1137 and holds some interesting stories about the last inhabitants of the castle, the Hussey family, as well as a former Prime Minister too.

A River Landscape with Jacob and Laban and his Daughters, by Claude Lorrain, 1654

What is the picturesque?  

The picturesque is an aesthetic category developed in the eighteenth-century. It was associated with fashionable landscape gardening, however its cultural significance extended far beyond this.

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Get involved

How would you like to get involved?

Volunteer clearing giant rhubarb at Scotney Castle, Kent

Looking for a new challenge in 2020?  

Why not consider volunteering at Scotney Castle. Whether you wish to learn something new or share your existing skills and knowledge with others, we will support your journey and look at ways to enhance your volunteering experience.

Scotney Castle Visitor Reception team members

Vacancies at Scotney Castle 

Take a look at our current vacancies. Scotney Castle is an exciting place to work right now, with plenty of conservation work taking place and discoveries in the archive, as well as the day to day work in all our departments, from gardening to retail. Apply now to be part of our friendly, welcoming team.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Scotney Castle on the National Trust Collections website

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