Discover more at Scotney Castle
Find out when Scotney Castle is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Group visits are welcome at Scotney Castle and those containing 15 people or more benefit from a discounted rate. The team are more than happy to help you arrange the finer details of your visit, from dedicated coach parking to private garden tours. Find out what you need to know about arranging a group visit to Scotney Castle.
We recommend that you allow at least three hours for your group visit to make sure you have time to take in all there is to see and do at Scotney Castle.
Please book as early as possible, ideally at least three months in advance. Contact our business support team on 01892 893820 (option 4) to get things started.
The car park can only accept single-decker coaches and only one coach per group. Unfortunately it is not possible to reserve parking for groups visiting in cars.
There is availability for two coaches each day, from 10.30am onwards, including weekends and bank holidays. Please confirm availability with the bookings team before promoting your visit.
If you are bringing a group smaller than 15 people but will be arriving in a coach or minibus, please let us know so we can plan for your arrival.
Large groups are kindly asked to stagger entry to the tea-room to avoid long queue times. Whilst it is not possible to reserve seating for groups, there is plenty of seating available in the courtyard.
All groups must book in advance and pay in one transaction on arrival. National Trust members are included in the group numbers and will need to show their cards on arrival for scanning.
Schools or education groups can benefit from an Education Group Access Pass, which gives the whole group free admission and parking at most of the places in our care for a year.
If you're planning a group visit you can request our free Travel Trade Pass and you and a friend or colleague will gain free entry to over 300 of our places throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland for 12 months. There’s nothing quite like seeing or experiencing somewhere for yourself to help you plan a successful visit. To receive your pass, call 0344 249 1895 or email us at traveltrade@nationaltrust.org.uk
Registered tourist board guides (on production of a valid badge), coach drivers and tour leaders escorting groups of 15 or more. National Trust members also receive free entry, so it is at your discretion whether to refund the entrance fee to members if you have included it in your package – this is not refunded by the National Trust.
Members must bring their current membership cards with them to avoid paying the full group rate. If any of your group would like to join the National Trust please direct them to our Membership page or call 0344 800 1895.
Find out when Scotney Castle is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
From secret doors to ornate furniture and amazing collections of art, costume, books and silverware, find out about the house at Scotney Castle and how the Hussey family made it a home.
Discover the Picturesque garden and wider estate at Scotney Castle. Take time to look around as you explore and discover endless vistas and interesting angles for photographs and reflection.
There's nothing better than a warm spring day: fresh air, sunshine and food enjoyed in the outdoors. Whether you're going for the full lunch option or just a snack to keep you going 'til tea, there's a full range of savouries and bakes to entice you. And if the English weather doesn't play ball there'll always be jacket potatoes and fish finger sandwiches ...
Discover the long and rich history of Scotney Castle and its journey with the Hussey family from moated castle to idyllic country estate.
If you’re planning educational group visits to National Trust places, then you could benefit from an Education Group Access Pass, which gives you free admission for a year.
If you're planning a trip in England, Wales and Northern Ireland this year, buy a National Trust Explorer Pass for entry to most of the places in our care. With 4-, 8- and 14-day options available, the pass can be tailored to fit your trip. Discover where you can visit with the Explorer Pass and how to buy yours.
Visiting us with a group? Then our answers to your frequently asked questions might help with any question you may have.