What's on at Scotney Castle
Tree detectives
How many trees can you identify this spring? Enjoy the Scotney big swing, colliers wood natural play area and learn how to identify trees with the help of our estate guides. Suitable for all the family.
Sat 25 May 2019
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11:30-13:00
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Walled Garden Wednesday - Dahlia Growing
The frosts should be over and the Dahlias are eager to get flowering. See what we do with our Dahlias at Scotney; to include overwintering, bed preparation and planting out. Learn how to create a wonderful display of your own.
Wed 29 May 2019
14:00-15:00
Garden Talk: Trees
Make a date to visit Scotney Castle and join a talk on our trees.
Tue 04 Jun 2019
14:30-15:30
Walled Garden Wednesday - Growing tomatoes
We have grown tomatoes in our vine house for many years but while it is under repair, we will be looking to grow them outside instead. Learn about the techniques and the challenges we face in producing delicious tomatoes.
Wed 12 Jun 2019
14:00-15:00
Betty’s Flower Festival
Celebrate Betty Hussey’s love of flowers. Visit the house decorated with floral displays, as well as stepping out into our picturesque gardens this spring. As well as floral displays, there will be talks, walks, spring photography workshops and...
Sat 15 Jun 2019
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11:00-16:00
Roses of Scotney - Estate Walk
Join the estate guides to visit Betty's pond, spot the wild roses and enjoy wildflowers in bloom across the estate.
Sat 15 Jun 2019
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11:30-13:00
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Summer Garden Photography Workshop
Join retired professional photographer, Roger Bloxham, for an afternoon learning how to make the most of your digital camera using the picturesque garden as your subject.
Sat 15 Jun 2019
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15:00-18:00
Roses of Scotney Garden Walk
Join the gardeners on a tour through the garden looking at the roses we grow and everything to do with their care.
Tue 18 Jun 2019
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11:00-12:00
Walled Garden Wednesday - Rose Care
Join our knowledgeable staff and volunteers to learn about how we care for our roses. Everything you need to know from pruning methods to pest and disease care, to help you keep your roses in tip top condition.
Wed 19 Jun 2019
14:00-15:00
A summer's evening at Scotney Castle
Enjoy Scotney Castle after hours on the evening of the summer solstice as we open the doors to the house and the gate to the garden for you to enjoy in the early evening sunshine.
Fri 21 Jun 2019
18:00-21:00
Woodlands Past and Present
A walk that takes in the woodlands of Scotney. This theme explores how the estate used to use its woodlands and how that has gradually changed over the years. It will also reveal how we look after them at present to deliver great nature conservation.
Sat 22 Jun 2019
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11:30-13:00
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Walled Garden Wednesday - Composting and wormeries
Come behind the scenes to see how we have structured our compost area and how to use a wormery. Discuss how you can make your own compost and what material is suitable to use.
Wed 26 Jun 2019
14:00-15:00
Garden Talk: The Terraces
Make a date to visit Scotney Castle and join this talk about planting on the house terraces.
Tue 02 Jul 2019
14:30-15:30
Wildflower Meadows at Scotney
National Meadows day takes place on the first weekend in July. This walk will visit some of our best wildflower meadows. It will cover aspects such as what makes a great wildflower meadow, how we create them and how we manage them.
Sat 06 Jul 2019
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11:30-13:00
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Walled Garden Wednesday - Herb garden
Our herb garden has become a relaxing and interesting ‘room’. Come and find out about the plants we grow; for dyeing, tea making, medicinal and culinary purposes.
Wed 10 Jul 2019
14:00-15:00
Outdoor theatre- A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare's most enduringly popular comedy of love and intrigue, magic and mayhem, is brought to life by family favourites Quantum Theatre in their wonderfully funny and exuberant production of the Shakespeare classic.
Sat 20 Jul 2019
19:00-21:30
Butterflies, Dragonflies and demoiselles
A guided walk visiting some of the best locations for Butterflies, Dragonflies and demoiselles. Learn about some of the more common species that we expect to see at that time of year and have a go at spotting and identifying them. Don't forget to...
Wed 24 Jul 2019
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11:30-13:00
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Walled Garden Wednesday - Summer pruning of apple and plum trees
Summer pruning ensures good fruit production in Autumn of next year. Please join us to see how we prune our espalier, fan and free standing fruit trees.
Wed 24 Jul 2019
14:00-15:00
Big Tree Climbing Company
Join the Big Tree Climbing Company at Scotney Castle to reach new heights.
Mon 29 Jul 2019
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10:00-17:00
Garden Talk: Old Castle Border
Make a date to visit Scotney Castle and join this talk on the border at the Old Castle.
Tue 06 Aug 2019
14:30-15:30
Photography course for kids (7-11)
We are excited to be working with Sharp Shots Photography Club, the UK's number 1 provider of photography workshops for the under 16's.
Thu 08 Aug 2019
10:30-13:00
Teens photography course (12-15 years)
Scotney Castle is an amazing place to photograph, and becomes very colourful when the blossoms are in bloom, creating bright colours and shapes!
Thu 08 Aug 2019
14:00-16:30
Family outdoor theatre- Wind in the Willows
Join Mole, Ratty and Badger on their mad-cap adventures in Quantum Theatre’s brand new adaptation of the Kenneth Grahame classic – a treat for all the family!
Sat 10 Aug 2019
18:00-20:00
Rivers and ponds of Scotney
A short walk visiting the rivers and ponds of Scotney. Over the years we have done a lot of work to improve our riparian and pond habitats. Come along and find out what we have done, found and why.
Sat 17 Aug 2019
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11:30-13:00
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Outdoor theatre - Wuthering heights
Join Heartbreak Productions for this outdoor adaptation of Emily Bronte’s haunting tale of two restless souls as wild and untamed as the bleak Yorkshire moors. Pack a chair or blanket, a picnic, and dress for the weather, as together we exhume a...
Sat 17 Aug 2019
19:00-21:30
Walled Garden Wednesdays - Dead-heading in the flower borders
Removal of dead flower heads can promote further flowering. Get some tips on which ones we remove to prolong the display and which ones we leave for winter interest.
Wed 21 Aug 2019
14:00-15:00
Garden Talk: The Quarry
Make a date to visit Scotney Castle and join this talk on gardening in the Quarry Garden.
Tue 03 Sep 2019
14:30-15:30
Walled Garden Wednesday - Grass maintenance
Managing formal areas of grass involves attention to drainage, weeds and pests. Subsidence requires turf lifting and levelling. Join us to hear how we do this.
Wed 04 Sep 2019
14:00-15:00
Walled Garden Wednesday - 'No dig' vegetable plot
Ground preparation for mulching commences from now on. Our summer successes/losses analysed and our crop rotation plans are studied. Come and hear about bed preparation, our ‘no-dig’ alternative method of maintenance and join our open discussion...
Wed 18 Sep 2019
14:00-15:00
Garden Talk: Autumn Colour
Make a date to visit Scotney Castle and join this talk on autumn colour.
Tue 01 Oct 2019
14:30-15:30
Walled Garden Wednesday - Pumpkins galore
Our pumpkins are grown for Halloween decorations and for delicious recipes in the tea room. Come along to find out about how we grow them.
Wed 02 Oct 2019
14:00-15:00
Walled Garden Wednesday - Dahlia lifting
As soon as the first frost hits, we need to lift the Dahlias and store them over winter. Learn how we lift, clean and store tubers ready for planting again next year.
Wed 16 Oct 2019
14:00-15:00
Walled Garden Wednesday - Propagation from hardwood cuttings
Now is the time to take cuttings from established plants. Join our gardeners to learn about different propagation methods and how to grow more of your favourites.
Wed 30 Oct 2019
14:00-15:00
Walled Garden Wednesday - Herbaceous border care
Some perennial plants are lifted, separated and potted up at this time ready for replanting next year. Join us to find out how we care for the plants and the beds.
Wed 13 Nov 2019
14:00-15:00
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
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