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.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Discover and learn about the vibrant butterflies that call the Scotney Castle gardens home.
Times
Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Suitability
Most suited to younger children.
- Meeting point
Pick up your free spotter sheets from Visitor Reception.
- What to bring and wear
Weather appropriate clothes and footwear as the trail is completely outdoors.
- Accessibility
Hard-surfaced 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.