The mainstay of many an English garden, there is something magical about a herbaceous border. Hear how we plan, plant and care for our borders here at Scotney.
Scotney has one of the best examples of a garden designed along Picturesque principles in the United Kingdom. Join our guided garden tours (free with your entry ticket) to discover what this means.
Enjoy a new display in the Friends Room in the mansion house of rare archive photographs from the Scotney collection.
Teazels, cowslips, toadflax, vetch ... Discover the wildflower paintings of contemporary landscape artist, Nessie Ramm, displayed both inside the old castle and doors and as a trail in the garden.
Join one of our estate guides on a tour around Scotney's woods and parklands to see seasonal flora and fauna and learn about the history of Scotney. This tour is included in your entry to Scotney.
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 with lots to see and do.
Our knowledgeable guides will show you Scotney's amazing autumn colour. Discover the golden amber highlights of deciduous conifers, the yellows of the tulip trees, and the flaming reds of the Liquidamber and many acers.
If you've ever wondered what it's like to volunteer at Scotney, here's your chance. Join us for a coffee and a conversation on 15 October, 10.30am-12pm, and learn about all the different volunteering roles at Scotney.
The ancient clock in the tower has stopped, stuck at 11.59pm on 31 October. As time stands still the creatures of the castle are growing restless, forced to re-live Halloween forever.
Escape reality with a visit to Scotney this Christmas and step into a glittering world of performance, entertainment and nostalgia ...
Get in the festive spirit and enjoy the chill, dark winter evenings with sparkling lights, twinkling Christmas trees, decorated room sets, toasted marshmallows and time to make some special Christmas purchases in our shop - all after hours.