Scotney Castle

Country house, romantic garden, 14th century moated castle - all in a beautiful wooded estate

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Things to see and do

A forest den

May half-term at Scotney Castle 

The days are getting warmer and the sun is shining, so why not head outdoors and burn off some spring energy with us this half-term. We'd love to see you Scotney for a family day out. Enjoy the beautiful views from the bastion, venture out on a family fun guided estate walk or start ticking off your 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾ list.

Bog mats were used to protect key grassland habitat during the constructuion phase

Bewl Water Mitigation Scheme  

Spring 2018 has marked the completion of the Bewl Water Mitigation Scheme, benefitting woodlands, grasslands and wetland areas across the Scotney estate for many years to come.

An audience enjoying outdoor theatre

Outdoor theatre at Scotney Castle 

This summer we will be hosting five outdoor theatre productions. From Pride and Prejudice to the reluctant dragon, enjoy a warm summers evening with our beautiful mansion house as the backdrop to your performance.

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What's on 

Upcoming events

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Children of Scotney trail

Sat 26 May 2018
10:00-17:00
Following the recent discovery of Edward Windsor Hussey's childhood diaries, young explorers will now be able to experience some of the wild adventures and experiences him and his sisters used to have at Scotney.

Family fun guided walk

Sat 26 May 2018
11:30-13:00
All ages family walk

Walled garden Wednesday- Vegetable maintenance

Wed 30 May 2018
14:00-15:00
Once the frosts are finished it is time to plant out. Come and hear about bed preparation and our 'no-dig' alternative method of maintenance to get the most out of your plot.

Woodland guided walk

Sat 09 Jun 2018
11:30-13:00
Scotney is steeped in Wealden history, join us on this walk to see saw pits, charcoal areas and coppiced woodland.

Walled garden Wednesday- Growing tomatoes

Wed 13 Jun 2018
14:00-15:00
We have grown tomatoes in our vine house for many years now and while it is under repair we will be looking at growing more outside in the garden. Find out the techniques and the challenges in producing delicious tomatoes.

Walled garden Wednesday- Wall training plants and trees

Wed 27 Jun 2018
14:00-15:00
The purpose and methods of training young fruit trees against a wall as an espalier or a fan shape will be discussed, and which roses suit wall-training best. Join our gardeners to hear what we do at Scotney and why.
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Eating and shopping

A family enjoying the outdoor seating at the tearoom

Visit our tearoom

Enjoy a range of tearoom treats at Scotney Castle with scrumptious goodies as well as our popular scones and enjoy an array of seasonal and local produce.

Produce from our shop at Scotney Castle

Pop into our shop 

Scotney Castle's shop has plenty to offer from local seasonal produce, honey and ales produced locally to glorious gifts, souvenirs and memorabilia as well as our secondhand bookshop.

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History

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

Discover our past 

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.

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Get involved

A garden volunteer weeding in the quarry at Scotney Castle

Start your volunteering journey today 

Start your volunteering journey today… We have a variety of volunteering opportunities available here at Scotney Castle, from room guiding in the house to leading guided estate walks.

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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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