Secret Santas at Scotney's second-hand bookshop
Grab some sensational stocking fillers or super Secret Santa presents at the second-hand bookshop - all pre-wrapped and all £2.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Will it be gothic thrillers for dark winter evenings, cosy crime for fireside reading, or tales of love-in-the-sun to transport you to warmer days? At just £2 per title, our pre-wrapped mystery titles are perfect for Christmas gifting.
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The basics
- Other
You can purchase items from the book shop without paying for entry to the garden. Parking for non-members is £4.50 (free for NT members) but all parking must be pre-booked. So why not make the most of it and browse the main shop too? Or book a Christmas lunch or just a mince pie and hot chocolate from the tea-room while you're here?
Upcoming events
Pooch Passport
Enjoy fresh air, great walks and free dog treats - at Scotney Castle and 18 other National Trust properties across London and the South East.
Family trail: Carrot & Co - the Scotney snowmen
Spot Carrot the snowman and their friends around the garden in this free, family-friendly festive trail.
Letters to Santa
A free activity for little ones to get creative and let Santa know what they would like for Christmas at our special letter-writing station in the main shop at Scotney.
Christmas at Scotney
Time-travel with us to the 1960s for Christmas in the mansion house with Betty and Christopher Hussey. Get ready for fashion, feasting and fun - and lots of sparkly Christmas trees, of course.