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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!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

This is a relaxed and informal opportunity to find out more about volunteering for the National Trust, Europe's largest conservation charity, at Scotney Castle. Meet and chat with some of our current volunteers and staff over a coffee, find out about our various volunteering opportunities and ask all the questions you want. If you fancy coming along, please contact Shannon in advance at shannon.wilson@nationaltrust.org.uk so we can make sure we have enough cake!

Times

The basics

Suitability

Suitable for 16 years and above.

Meeting point

You will be met at Visitor Entrance.

Accessibility

Accessible parking. Level access to shop, tea-room, house and walled garden. Accessible WCs.

Other

Please pre-book your car parking.

Upcoming events

Event

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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22 Jun to 17 Oct 2025
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11:00 to 16:00
+ 117 other dates or times
Event

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
Event

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
Event

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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2 Aug 2025
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18:00 to 19:15