Scotney Castle - Tunbridge Wells

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ADDRESS: Scotney Castle
Lamberhurst
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
POSTCODE: TN3 8JN
AGE GROUP: All Ages
TELEPHONE: 01892 893820
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Scotney Castle - Tunbridge Wells
Scotney is not one but two houses. At the top of the hill is the new house, designed by Anthony Salvin in Elizabethan style and built in 1837 for Edward Hussey III, who took the ‘Picturesque’ style as his inspiration. At the bottom of the valley are the romantic ruins of a medieval castle and moat. This is the focal point of the celebrated gardens featuring spectacular displays of rhododendrons, azaleas and kalmia in May/June with trees and shrubs providing autumnal colour. The estate is open all year, offering a variety of walks through beautiful parkland, woodland and farmland.

Don't miss

  •     Voted among the top ten best English gardens to visit.
  •     Superb display of rhododendrons and azaleas.
  •     Explore the beautiful 315-hectare (780-acre) estate, with woodland and parkland.


Making the most of your day
A wide range of activities and events throughout the year – including open-air theatre, music, lecture lunches and great family activities. Estate and wildlife walks – a full events programme is available. Dogs: welcome on leads around estate, but assistance dogs only in the garden

Opening times
Garden*
23 Feb - 30 Oct 11     11 - 5:30     Closed Mondays     Closed Tuesdays     We     Th     Fr     Sa     Su
5 Nov - 18 Dec 11     11 - 5     Closed Mondays     Closed Tuesdays     Closed Wednesdays     Closed Thursdays     Closed Fridays     Sa     Su
House
23 Feb - 30 Oct 11     11 - 5     Closed Mondays     Closed Tuesdays     We     Th     Fr     Sa     Su
3 Dec - 18 Dec 11     11 - 4     Closed Mondays     Closed Tuesdays     Closed Wednesdays     Closed Thursdays     Closed Fridays     Sa     Su
Old Castle
23 Feb - 30 Oct 11     11 - 3     Closed Mondays     Closed Tuesdays     We     Th     Fr     Sa     Su
Estate walks
Open all year    
    Mo     Tu     We     Th     Fr     Sa     Su
Shop and tea-room
23 Feb - 30 Oct 11     11 - 5:30     Closed Mondays     Closed Tuesdays     We     Th     Fr     Sa     Su
5 Nov - 18 Dec 11     11 - 4     Closed Mondays     Closed Tuesdays     Closed Wednesdays     Closed Thursdays     Closed Fridays     Sa     Su
KEY: Dark blue=open
Open Bank Holiday Mondays and Good Friday. Last admission one hour before closing. Timed tickets for the house are limited and may sell out on busy days. Guided tours of the house only during December opening. Garden and estate may close during high winds. *Closes dusk if earlier.