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Islandness- A visual storytelling exhibition 

This year's exhibition at Scotney focuses on the work of Kent based visual storyteller, Rebecca Douglas, translating nature's stories into compelling visual narratives through photography, video, drone speaking and writing.

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on
2 Jul to 17 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 107 other dates or times
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Interested in volunteering? 

If you've ever wondered what it's like to volunteer at Scotney Castle, here's your chance!

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on
10 Jul 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
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Summer of Play at Scotney Castle, Kent: 19 July to 31 August 

Enjoy playful family days out this summer at Scotney Castle from Saturday 19 July to Sunday 31 August. Normal admission applies.

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19 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
+ 43 other dates or times
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Meet Me on the Island, Scotney Castle - Meet & Greet with Rebeca Douglas 

Kent based Rebecca Douglas, is the visual storyteller behind this season's exhibition in the Old Castle. She will be holding two drop in meet & greet sessions on Saturday 26th July.

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26 Jul 2025
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11:00 to 13:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Scotney Castle Outdoor Theatre: Alice Through The Looking Glass 

Scotney Castle welcomes Quantum Theatre for their lively new adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic, Through the Looking Glass (and What Alice Found There) to kick off our summer outdoor theatre season.

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on
2 Aug 2025
at
18:00 to 19:15
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Scotney Castle Outdoor Theatre: The Big Bad Wolf 

Come on a musical journey of plotting and scheming with folklore's most notorious villain - The Big Bad Wolf.

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on
8 Aug 2025
at
18:00 to 19:15
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Scotney Castle Outdoor Theatre: William Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' 

Love, relationships and mistaken identity. Twelfth Night is Shakespeare’s bittersweet romantic comedy where no-one is quite who they seem.

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on
9 Aug 2025
at
19:00 to 21:30
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Scotney Castle Outdoor Theatre: The Secret Garden 

Come on in and discover the magic of The Secret Garden in this heartfelt, energetic production full of original music, puppetry, interaction and laughs.

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on
10 Aug 2025
at
18:00 to 19:15
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An Evening with The Swinging Little Big Band 

After two consecutive summers of sold-out performances at Scotney, The Swinging Little Big Band returns for another spectacular evening of live swing and jazz music.

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on
15 Aug 2025
at
19:00 to 22:00
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An Evening with ABBA's Angels at Scotney Castle 

Calling all Dancing Queens! ABBA's Angels is one of the UK's premier tribute bands, bringing the timeless hits of ABBA to life with stunning authenticity, dazzling costumes and all the classics songs you know and love.

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on
16 Aug 2025
at
19:00 to 22:00
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An Evening with 'Our Own Way' Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band 

Rounding off our weekend of outdoor music concerts is an evening celebrating the music of one of pop and rock music's most popular bands - Fleetwood Mac.

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on
17 Aug 2025
at
19:00 to 22:00
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Scotney Castle Outdoor Theatre: William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream 

Shakespeare’s classic 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.

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on
29 Aug 2025
at
18:00 to 19:15
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A Century of Costume at Scotney Castle 

Scotney Castle is proud to present a captivating new exhibition 'A Century of Costume at Scotney Castle' from 1st September in the Victorian Mansion House.

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on
1 Sep to 2 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 16:30
+ 62 other dates or times
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Jackson's plein air day 

A plein air event for artists of all ages and skill levels, working in any medium, to connect and respond to the landscape together.

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on
5 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 15:30
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Scotney Castle Heritage & Harvest Autumn Fair (13-14 September) 

With craft stalls and artisan food stalls in our Makers' Market, displays of traditional skills, hog roast and have-a-go activities, the Heritage & Harvest Autumn Fair is a fantastic day out for all ages, with lots to see and do.

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on
13 Sep to 14 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 1 other date or time