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Snapper Snapped: Photos from the Scotney Collection 

Enjoy a new display in the Friends Room in the mansion house of rare archive photographs from the Scotney collection.

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3 Jul to 3 Nov 2024
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11:00 to 16:00
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'Changed Priorities Ahead' exhibition (1 June-20 October) 

Teazels, cowslips, toadflax, vetch ... Discover the wildflower paintings of contemporary landscape artist, Nessie Ramm, displayed both inside the old castle and doors and as a trail in the garden.

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3 Jul to 20 Oct 2024
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11:00 to 16:00
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Guided Walking Tour: Explore the Scotney Estate 

Join one of our estate guides on a tour around Scotney's woods and parklands to see seasonal flora and fauna and learn about the history of Scotney. This tour is included in your entry to Scotney.

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3 Jul to 31 Oct 2024
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11:30 to 13:00
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Guided Garden Tours: Garden wildflowers (2-25 July) 

Learn how we manage the garden to encourage and promote wildflowers

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4 Jul to 25 Jul 2024
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11:00 to 11:45
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Discovering Scotney: Guided Garden Tours 

Scotney has one of the best examples of a garden designed along Picturesque principles in the United Kingdom. Join our guided garden tours (free with your entry ticket) to discover what this means.

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4 Jul to 31 Oct 2024
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11:00 to 11:45
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An Evening with Tongswood Chamber Choir 

Join us for an evening of al fresco choral music at the front of Scotney's Victorian mansion house.

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6 Jul 2024
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19:00 to 20:30
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'Big Top, Big Fun' Summer of Play (27 July–1 September) 

Roll up, roll up! Welcome to Scotney's Big Top Big Summer of Play.

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27 Jul to 2 Sep 2024
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10:00 to 17:00
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Guided Garden Tours: Herbaceous Borders (30 July-8 August) 

The mainstay of many an English garden, there is something magical about a herbaceous border. Hear how we plan, plant and care for our borders here at Scotney.

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30 Jul to 8 Aug 2024
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11:00 to 11:45
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Outdoor Theatre: The Tale of Jemima Puddleduck 

A perfect summer holiday treat for younger audiences and new for 2024, Quantum presents a delightful new adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s much-loved tale, 'The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck'.

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4 Aug 2024
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18:00 to 19:15
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Outdoor Theatre: Noel Coward's 'Present Laughter' 

Enjoy a perfect night out with this open air production of the classic Noel Coward play, 'Present Laughter'.

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9 Aug 2024
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19:00 to 21:00
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Outdoor Theatre: William Shakespeare's 'Henry V' 

"Once more unto the breach dear friends …" Join us for this production of William Shakespeare's Henry V.

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10 Aug 2024
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19:00 to 21:30
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Guided Garden Tours: Long grass management (13-29 August) 

Allowing grass to grow longer in certain areas of your garden has many benefits. Learn how we manage the meadows at Scotney to benefit wildlife and increase biodiversity.

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13 Aug to 29 Aug 2024
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11:00 to 11:45
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An Evening with The Swinging Little Big Band 

Following their sell-out show at Scotney last year, the Swinging Little Big Band are back for another evening of live swing and jazz music ...

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16 Aug 2024
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19:00 to 22:00
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An Evening with Abba Chique 

Calling all Dancing Queens! It's 50 years since Abba won the Eurovision Song Contest with 'Waterloo' and what better way to celebrate this historic landmark than with an evening of song and dance with tribute band, Abba Chique?

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17 Aug 2024
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19:00 to 21:30
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An Evening with the music of Paul Simon 

Rounding off our weekend of outdoor music concerts is an evening celebrating the music of Paul Simon, from the early classics with Art Garfunkel to his solo career and the 'Graceland' album.

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18 Aug 2024
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19:00 to 21:30
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Outdoor Theatre: 'Great Expectations' 

From the misty marshes to the dusty, dirty streets of London, follow Pip’s journey through adversity to discover the true nature of his ‘great expectations’ in this adaptation of Charles Dickens’ popular and atmospheric novel.

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25 Aug 2024
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19:00 to 21:00
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Guided Garden Tours: Herbaceous Borders (3-26 September) 

The mainstay of many an English garden, there is something magical about a herbaceous border. Hear how we plan, plant and care for our borders here at Scotney.

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3 Sep to 26 Sep 2024
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10:00 to 11:45
+ 15 other dates or times
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Heritage & Harvest Autumn Fair (14-15 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 with lots to see and do.

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14 Sep to 15 Sep 2024
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10:00 to 17:00
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Guided Garden Tours: Autumn Colour (1 October-28 November) 

Our knowledgeable guides will show you Scotney's amazing autumn colour. Discover the golden amber highlights of deciduous conifers, the yellows of the tulip trees, and the flaming reds of the Liquidamber and many acers.

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1 Oct to 28 Nov 2024
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11:00 to 11:45
+ 35 other dates or times