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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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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

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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.

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on
1 Dec 2023 to 29 Feb 2024
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 90 other dates or times
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Family trail: Carrot & Co - the Scotney snowmen 

Spot Carrot the snowman and their friends around the garden in this free, family-friendly festive trail.

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on
1 Dec 2023 to 7 Jan 2024
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 37 other dates or times
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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.

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on
1 Dec to 23 Dec 2023
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 22 other dates or times
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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.

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on
1 Dec 2023 to 1 Jan 2024
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 31 other dates or times