Step into a fairytale this Christmas at Scotney Castle near Lamberhurst. The National Trust's Victorian Mansion House is decorated with scenes from much-loved fairytales, from towering beanstalks and glittering mermaids to gingerbread houses and golden eggs. Outside, families can pick up a trail sheet for the Gingerbread Man Trail and see how many gingerbread characters they can find around the estate, with festive activities along the way. On selected December evenings, Late Nights & Lights shows Scotney in a whole new light (!), with festive illuminations and lit trees.

Prices
Free with admission
Admission
Whole property
Gift Aid/Standard
Adult: £22/£20
Child - 5 to 17 years: £11/£10
Child - under 5 years: Free
Family - 1 adult + up to 3 children: £33/£30
Family - 2 adults + up to 3 children: £55/£50
Group tickets available
* Parking
Members: Free
Non-members: £4.50
*All visitors should book their parking in advance

Booking Highlights
Late Nights & Lights: normal admission is charged on the night. Marshmallow toasting is a small extra charge.

Dates & Times
21st November 2026 to 3rd January 2027
10am to 4pm
Late Nights & Lights: 12th, 13th and 18th to 21st December 2026. Evening times TBC.

Runtime & Schedule
Runtime: Self-led through the Mansion House and estate at your own pace.
Schedule Note: Our calendar displays Scotney Castle's Christmas opening hours for each day.

Accessibility
The Mansion House is low-lit for the Christmas displays, which fill the ground floor and half of the first floor. Wheelchair access is to the ground floor only. Numbers inside the house are limited for fire safety, so there may be a short wait at busy times.

Good To Know
Car park bookings open 4 weeks in advance and must be made by 9am on the day of your visit to guarantee entry, including for the Late Nights & Lights evenings.

📍 Scotney Castle Visitor Details
Check out our main listing for Scotney Castle in Tunbridge Wells for more visitor info, including accessibility and parking. For more adventures at Scotney Castle, click the Events button under the listing's main image.

⭐ Ready to plan your visit to Scotney Castle's A Fairytale Christmas? Click on the Website link above to go directly to the venue's page.

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Picture Credit: © National Trust/John Millar

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