Gingerbread Man Trail
The Gingerbread Men have escaped and hidden themselves around the grounds. Can you find them? Car park booking essential.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
The Gingerbread Men have escaped and hidden themselves around the grounds.
Follow the trail, play games, and see how many festive characters you can find along the way.
The trail is free. Trail sheets can be picked up at the Visitor Entrance.
All visitors, including National Trust members, should book their car parking before 9am on the day of their visit to guarantee entry.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
Accessible parking, WCs and changing facilities available. Level access to shop, house and tea-room, with wheelchair access only to the ground floor of the Mansion. Mobility scooters are available to borrow, advance booking only, please call 01892 893820. There are hard surface paths around most of the garden.
- Meeting point
Scan your National Trust membership cards or purchase standard admission at our Visitor Entrance. The trail itself is free.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress accordingly to the weather on the day of your visit.
Upcoming events
Flapper Fashion
Discover flapper fashion at Scotney Castle, featuring our very own Schiaparelli designer dress. A new display opening in the Mansion House | 11 September until 1 November.
Photography Display
Displaying never-before-seen photographs of Scotney, including the Old Castle and the Hussey family, on the ground floor of the Mansion House. 25 June - 31 October.
'Monsters around the Moat' Halloween Half-term Trail
The monsters of Scotney are enjoying a rare day off, but they've lost their invitation to tonight's eerie gathering. Follow the trail, spot hidden creatures and solve clues to uncover the secret party message before nightfall.
Old Castle Tours
Discover the secrets of this grade one listed ancient monument on a rare behind-the scenes tour of Scotney's Old Castle. Car park booking essential. Tours subject to volunteer availability.