What's on at Scotney Castle
Scotney Castle Christmas Lunches
Monday-Friday only This Christmas join us for a delicious two or three course menu in the festive setting of Scotney Castle. Why not combine your meal with a visit to our decorated Victorian mansion house before lunch and a visit to our shop for...
Mon 26 Nov 2018
+ 19 other dates
10:00-16:00
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 & planting soft fruit.
Wed 28 Nov 2018
14:00-15:00
Storytelling with Father Christmas & Mrs Claus
For some special Christmas sparkle, visit Father Christmas and Mrs Claus at Scotney Castle this year. They have set up home in the Old Castle to have a good rest before they set off on their travels on Christmas Eve. Join Mrs Claus for a cosy...
Sat 01 Dec 2018
+ 12 other dates
09:30-10:30
+ other times
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 mansion. £2 per trail
Sat 01 Dec 2018
+ 30 other dates
10:00-16:00
Hussey family Christmas eve
Celebrate the Victorian Christmas that the Hussey family would have enjoyed. Play with children’s toys under the Christmas tree, dance in the hall and see the dining room getting ready for Christmas celebrations.
Sat 01 Dec 2018
+ 36 other dates
11:00-15:00
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 12 Dec 2018
14:00-15:00
Carols at the Castle
Soak up the Christmas atmosphere and enjoy carol singing in front of the mansion 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. Don’t forget to pop into our...
Sat 15 Dec 2018
14:00-15:00
Tree detectives part one
A winter woodland walk with a challenge—how many trees can you identify when they have no leaves? Great fun for children who will also enjoy the Scotney big swing and colliers wood natural play area. Dogs on leads welcome. Winter clothing and...
Sat 09 Feb 2019
+ 1 other date
11:30-13:00
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Half term family fun
Take part in our children's half term activities or start ticking off your 50 things to do before you're 11 3/4 list.
Sat 16 Feb 2019
+ 8 other dates
10:00-17:00
Orchard tree planting
An opportunity for you to get involved with the orchard restoration project. The trees have been grafted and are awaiting planting out. Join the rangers for a small talk on the history of the orchard and be shown how to plant your tree. Stout...
Sat 16 Feb 2019
+ 6 other dates
11:30-13:00
+ other times
Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt
The Hussey children who lived at Scotney Castle in the late 19th century kept diaries about the fun that they had in the grounds. Re-live their adventures as you take part in our bird egg hunt in the garden. Find all of our birds’ nests, collect...
Sat 06 Apr 2019
+ 15 other dates
10:00-16:00