What's on at Scotney Castle
Walled garden Wednesday- Pumpkins galore
We will be harvesting our pumpkins in preparation for Halloween, why not have a chat with gardeners and learn the best ways to clean them.
Wed 05 Oct 2016
14:00-14:30
Autumn colour walk
The red of the maple tree, the yellow of the hazel and the orange of the beech make autumn a magical time for many. Up close, or far away, our estate has lots to offer. Search for the widest, tallest, oldest and most colorful tree on the estate...
Sat 08 Oct 2016
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12:30-13:30
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Walled garden Wednesday- Cutting back the borders
It's that time of year when the herbaceous borders need cutting back and preparing for winter, why not come along and get some tips from one of our gardeners.
Wed 19 Oct 2016
14:00-14:30
Hallowe'en trail
Collect your map from visitor reception, then it's over to you to find the missing pumpkins in the garden. But it won't be that easy, each one is themed as a character from a movie. Work out which movie and collect the letter that's with it to...
Mon 24 Oct 2016
+ 6 other dates
10:00-16:00
Walled garden Wednesday- Glasshouse maintenance
Whilst the glasshouse is empty it's a great opportunity to give it a good clean and get rid of any pests and diseases hiding in the nooks and crannies. Why not have a chat with the gardeners and the best way to clean yours at home.
Wed 02 Nov 2016
14:00-14:30
Scotney, an evolving story
This winter, on the eve of a key anniversary, join us as we explore the evolving story of the Hussey family in our winter exhibition. You will require a ticket to see the house to visit our exhibition.
Mon 07 Nov 2016
+ 90 other dates
11:00-15:00
History of the Weald walks
Our estate is full of history. It has been worked for thousands of years. Charcoal, clay bricks, iron, hops and stone have all been made, grown or extracted from our Wealden landscape. Walk with our estate guides on a tour of the key features.
Sat 12 Nov 2016
+ 6 other dates
11:30-13:00
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Walled garden Wednesday- Winter crops
Did you know that you can still plant our crops in the winter months? Why not come and learn more from the gardening team about what you could grow and how.
Wed 16 Nov 2016
14:00-14:30
Walled garden Wednesday- Lifting Dahlias
Before the first frosts we need to lift the Dahlias and store them over winter. Learn how we lift, clean and store the tubers so we can plant them again next year.
Wed 30 Nov 2016
14:00-14:30
Woodland wonderland
Enjoy our family trail, make a decoration to take home and visit the tree at the castle to make your wish.
Sat 03 Dec 2016
+ 29 other dates
10:00-15:00
Walled garden Wednesday- Crop rotation
Every year we plant the vegetables on a rotational basis, come and learn more about why and how we do it.
Wed 14 Dec 2016
14:00-14:30
Woodland wonderland walk
Put your walking boots on and join us for a walk through the winter landscape of Scotney Castle
Sat 17 Dec 2016
+ 6 other dates
11:30-12:45
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Carols at the castle
Join us to sing carols around the Christmas tree, take the opportunity to shop for gifts or enjoy a mince pie in our tearoom.
Sat 17 Dec 2016
14:00-14:30
Boxing day wander
Get out in the fresh air this boxing day by joining our volunteer estate guides on a walk across the Scotney Castle estate taking in the key features in it's history.
Mon 26 Dec 2016
11:30-13:00
New years day hike
See in the new year with a walk across the historic landscape of Scotney Castle gardens and estate. All welcome.
Sun 01 Jan 2017
11:30-13:00
Walled garden Wednesday- Winter rose pruning
Winter is a great time to prune certain types of roses, come long and learn how to do this with one of the gardening team.
Wed 11 Jan 2017
+ 1 other date
14:00-14:30