Visiting Scotney Castle with your dog

Where can my dog go?

We welcome dogs on short leads within the garden, shop and estate here at Scotney. In the formal garden, there are a network of hard-standing paths which lead down to the Old Castle and around the edges of the garden. If you choose to go onto the estate, you'll need appropriate footwear for the weather and we ask you to stay on the footpaths at all times.

Where can't my dog go?

We only allow assistance dogs in the house and inside the tearoom, but you're welcome to browse the shop and secondhand bookshop with your dog (currently closed in line with government guidance).

What do I need to be aware of at Scotney Castle?

• Take the lead: help reduce the chance of your pup disturbing wildlife by keeping them on a lead.

• Scoop that poop: bag it and bin it to keep your favourite places beautiful.

• Paws for thought: look out for information signs.

• Be on the ball: not everyone loves dogs, so keep them close by.

Our estate is home to a variety of wildlife and livestock, including our famous herd of Sussex Cattle and sheep. For this reason, we ask that you please keep your dogs under control at all times, and on a lead in all areas.

Facilities available for my dog

Water bowls can be found in the courtyard by the tea-room and at the walkers toilet block, so your dog can always be refreshed. Dog bins are located by the toilets in the main courtyard and to the entrance of the estate by the Salvin Gate.

Feeling adventurous?

Dogs are welcome at our woodland sites, Sprivers and Nap Wood. Both are areas of woodland where dogs are free to roam off the lead. A dog bin is located at the entrance to Sprivers, but please note that there are none at Nap Wood and there are no other facilities at both sites.

Nap Wood, just off A267 Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne road. Roadside parking.

Sprivers Wood, TN12 8DN.