Guided Hop Walks at Scotney Castle - September 2025
Join our estate guides for a 2 hour guided walk to Scotney’s hop gardens to view the hops ready for harvesting. Learn about how hops are grown, picked and dried and see how the hop pickers lived and worked. Returning to Scotney to sample beer...
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Join our estate guides for a 2 hour guided walk to Scotney’s hop gardens to view the hops ready for harvesting. Learn about how hops are grown, picked and dried and see how the hop pickers lived and worked. Returning to Scotney to sample beer brewed from Scotney hops.
Times
The basics
- Meeting point
Purchase your hop walk ticket on the day from visitor reception, where the guide will meet you.
- What to bring and wear
Sturdy footwear will be required for this walk.
- Other
Distance approx 2.8 miles includes some uneven ground and two small moderately steep inclines. Family friendly, including dogs.
Upcoming events
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.
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 to 2nd November
Scotney Castle Heritage & Harvest Autumn Fair (13-14 September)
With craft stalls and artisan food stalls in our Makers' Market, displays of traditional skills and have-a-go activities, the Heritage & Harvest Autumn Fair is a fantastic day out for all ages, with lots to see and do.
The Goblin King's Lost Path - Scotney Castle (18 October - 2 November)
This half term, join the Goblin King and his mischievous friends on a quest through the enchanting labyrinth of the Scotney Castle gardens