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Guided Garden Tours: Scotney's Rhododendron Walks 21 April - 16 May 

See Scotney Castle's beautiful array of rhododendrons and learn how we manage the invasive varieties.

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9 May to 16 May 2025
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11:00 to 11:45
+ 11 other dates or times
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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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9 May to 17 Oct 2025
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11:00 to 16:00
+ 161 other dates or times
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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.

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17 May to 15 Jun 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
+ 29 other dates or times
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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.

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17 May to 26 May 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
+ 9 other dates or times
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Flower Festival 

Come and enjoy the sights and smells of Scotney's annual community flower festival in the mansion house.

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17 May to 26 May 2025
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11:00 to 16:00
+ 9 other dates or times
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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.

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19 May to 13 Jun 2025
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11:00 to 11:45
+ 39 other dates or times
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Guided Garden Tours: Scotney's Castle's Roses 16 - 27 June 

See the roses at the Old Castle and learn more about them. Stop by the walled garden to see our selection of climbers and shrub roses.

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16 Jun to 27 Jun 2025
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11:00 to 11:45
+ 19 other dates or times
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Guided Garden Tours: Scotney's Wild Flowers 30 June - 25 July 

Learn how and why we encourage wild flowers in the garden and enjoy a stroll through our wildflower meadows.

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30 Jun to 25 Jul 2025
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11:00 to 11:45
+ 39 other dates or times
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Summer of Play at Scotney Castle, Kent: 26 July to 31 August 

A meadow of free family fun awaits at Scotney Castle's biggest ever Summer of Play. This summer make some memories with family and friends on a day filled with play and creativity.

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26 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
+ 36 other dates or times
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Guided Garden Tours: Scotney's Herbaceous Borders: 28 July - 8 August 

See the abundance of colour in the herbaceous borders and learn how the garden team keep them looking their best.

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28 Jul to 8 Aug 2025
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11:00 to 11:45
+ 19 other dates or times
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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
at
18:00 to 19:15
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Scotney Castle Outdoor Theatre: The Big Bad Wolf 

Come on a musical journey of plotting and scheming with folklore's most notorious villain - The Big Bad Wolf.

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8 Aug 2025
at
18:00 to 19:15
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Scotney Castle Outdoor Theatre: William Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' 

Love, relationships and mistaken identity. Twelfth Night is Shakespeare’s bittersweet romantic comedy where no-one is quite who they seem.

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9 Aug 2025
at
19:00 to 21:30
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Scotney Castle Outdoor Theatre: The Secret Garden 

Come on in and discover the magic of The Secret Garden in this heartfelt, energetic production full of original music, puppetry, interaction and laughs.

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10 Aug 2025
at
18:00 to 19:15
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Guided Garden Tours: Scotney's Long Grass Management 11 - 29 August 

Learn the benefits of leaving areas of long grass for wildlife and why Scotney Castle is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

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11 Aug to 29 Aug 2025
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10:00 to 11:45
+ 29 other dates or times
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An Evening with The Swinging Little Big Band 

After two consecutive summers of sold-out performances at Scotney, The Swinging Little Big Band returns for another spectacular evening of live swing and jazz music.

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15 Aug 2025
at
19:00 to 22:00
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An Evening with ABBA Magic at Scotney Castle 

Calling all Dancing Queens! ABBA Magic is one of the UK's premier tribute bands, bringing the timeless hits of ABBA to life with stunning authenticity, dazzling costumes and all the classics songs you know and love.

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16 Aug 2025
at
19:00 to 22:00
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An Evening with 'Our Own Way' Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band 

Rounding off our weekend of outdoor music concerts is an evening celebrating the music of one of pop and rock music's most popular bands - Fleetwood Mac.

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17 Aug 2025
at
19:00 to 22:00
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Scotney Castle Outdoor Theatre: William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream 

Shakespeare’s classic comedy of love and intrigue, magic and mayhem, is brought to life by family favourites Quantum Theatre in their wonderfully funny and exuberant production of the Shakespeare classic.

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29 Aug 2025
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18:00 to 19:15
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Guided Garden Tours: Scotney's Herbaceous Borders 1 - 26 September 

See the abundance of colour in Scotney's herbaceous borders and learn how the garden team keep them looking their best.

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1 Sep to 26 Sep 2025
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11:00 to 11:45
+ 39 other dates or times
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Scotney Castle Heritage & Harvest Autumn Fair (13-14 September) 

With craft stalls and artisan food stalls in our Makers' Market, displays of traditional skills, hog roast and have-a-go activities, the Heritage & Harvest Autumn Fair is a fantastic day out for all ages, with lots to see and do.

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13 Sep to 14 Sep 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Guided Garden Tours: Autumn Colour in the Scotney 29 Oct - 28 Nov 

See the amazing autumn colours of Scotney's trees and learn the science behind what causes it.

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29 Oct to 28 Nov 2025
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11:00 to 11:45
+ 45 other dates or times