Flower Festival
Come and enjoy the sights and smells of Scotney's annual community flower festival in the mansion house.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Enjoy the imaginative displays created by floral groups, colleges, businesses and church groups local to Scotney. This year the festival will take on a literary theme with displays inspired by everyone's favourite books from 'A Country House Library'.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Booking details
Pre-booking is only required for the car park.
- Accessibility
All the displays will be on the ground floor of the mansion house which has wheelchair accessibility.
- Other
Entry to the festival is included in your entry (free for NT members). Pre-book your car parking to guarantee entry.
Upcoming events
Spring butterfly spotter trail at Scotney Castle
Venture on a Butterfly Expedition at Scotney Castle. This Spring, dive into the enchanting world of butterflies with our exciting spotter trail around the stunning Scotney Castle Gardens.
Hospice in the Weald Meadow of Memories at Scotney Castle 17-26 May
Visit a stunning display of handcrafted metal butterflies, each one dedicated in memory of a loved one. It’s the perfect setting to pause, remember and find comfort in a shared tribute this spring.
Guided Garden Tours: Scotney's Herbaceous Borders 19 May - 13 June
See the abundance of colour in the Scotney Castle herbaceous borders and learn how the garden team keep them looking their best.
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.