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.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Scotney Castle has one of the best examples of a garden designed along Picturesque principles in the United Kingdom. Join a guided garden tour (free with your entry ticket) to discover what this means.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Meeting point
Meet at the garden board through the Visitor Entrance.
- What to bring and wear
Comfortable footwear and weather appropriate clothing.
- Accessibility
Hard-surface paths suitable for buggies, wheelchairs and powered mobility vehicles.
Upcoming events
Easter adventures at Scotney Castle
Join us for a eggcellent Easter adventure, packed full of fun and games for the whole family. Hop along the trail, complete the challenges and collect your prize at the end.
Guided Garden Tours: Scotney's Trees of Interest (31 March - 18 April)
Learn how to identify a variety of common and not so common trees from the English Oak to the Persian Ironwood.
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.
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.