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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.

  • 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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The basics

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.

Other

There is no need to book for the tour but you will need to book your car parking in advance to guarantee entry. Dogs are welcome on a short lead. Tours are volunteer led and dates may occasionally change. Please check at visitor reception on arrival.

Upcoming events

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3 Apr to 21 Apr 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
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Guided Garden Tours: Scotney's Trees of Interest (31 March - 18 April) 

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3 Apr to 18 Apr 2025
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11:00 to 11:45
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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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28 Apr to 17 Oct 2025
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11:00 to 16:00
+ 172 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
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