What's on at Scotney Castle
Christmas Shopping at Scotney Castle
Your Christmas shopping is made easy with us. Enjoy our fantastic range of Christmas gifts and decorations for all the family.
Fri 15 Nov 2019
+ 38 other dates
10:00-16:00
National Lottery - Thanks to You
Free entry to anyone with a National Lottery ticket or scratch card on 23 - 29 November. It's our way of saying thank you to players for their generous support which we receive via grants from the National Lottery.
Sat 23 Nov 2019
+ 6 other dates
10:00-16:00
Noah's Ark Children's Trail
Take part in our festive family trail around the garden inspired by our Victorian Noah’s ark that will be on display in the house.
Sat 23 Nov 2019
+ 41 other dates
10:00-16:00
Christmas Eve with the Hussey family
Experience a Victorian Christmas in the decorated festive home of the Hussey family. Play with children’s toys under the Christmas tree and enjoy the beautiful display of decorations donated by local community groups and individuals.
Sat 23 Nov 2019
+ 41 other dates
11:00-15:00
Christmas Lunches at Scotney Castle
Enjoy a traditional two or three course Christmas lunch in the tea-room at Scotney Castle.
Mon 25 Nov 2019
+ 19 other dates
12:00-14:00
Wreath-making workshops at Scotney Castle
Adorn your front door with your own floral creation this Christmas. All materials supplied plus tea, coffee and mince pies.
Wed 27 Nov 2019
+ 2 other dates
10:00-12:00
+ other times
Walled Garden Wednesday - Soft fruit care
At this time of year currants and gooseberries need pruning. Come and hear about maintaining the fruit cage, propagation and planting soft fruit.
Wed 27 Nov 2019
14:00-15:00
Storytelling with Father Christmas
See the magic in their eyes as they meet Father Christmas in the festive setting of the house at Scotney Castle.
Sat 07 Dec 2019
+ 6 other dates
09:30-10:15
Walled Garden Wednesday - Rose pruning
Join us to hear how we winter prune our shrub, hybrid tea and climbing roses and get them looking their best for spring.
Wed 11 Dec 2019
14:00-15:00
Carols at the Castle
Soak up the Christmas atmosphere and enjoy carol singing in front of the house. This year we are joined by a local Victorian carol singing group who will lead the sing along to all of your festive favourites.
Sun 15 Dec 2019
11:30-12:30
+ other times
Meet and greet with Father Christmas at Scotney Castle
Bring your little ones to meet Father Christmas at Scotney Castle so they can tell him what gifts they're hoping to find under the tree this Christmas Day.
Mon 16 Dec 2019
+ 4 other dates
09:30-10:30
Nature photography workshop for kids (ages 7-11)
Keep your kids busy during half term by signing them up to a nature photography workshop. Join Sharp Shots at Scotney Castle and learn how to use a digital camera using the garden as your classroom.
Thu 20 Feb 2020
10:30-13:00
Nature Photography workshop for teens (age 12-15)
Keep your teens busy during half term by signing them up to a nature photography workshop. Join Sharp Shots at Scotney Castle and learn how to use a digital camera using the garden as your classroom.
Thu 20 Feb 2020
14:00-16:30