Keep little ones and the rest of the family busy this October half-term with the Monsters around the Moat Halloween Half-term Trail at Scotney Castle. The monsters of Scotney are enjoying a rare day off, but they've lost their invitation to a night eerie gathering. Spot hidden creatures on the trail, solving clues along the way to uncover the secret party message before nightfall.

Price
Trail
£3.50 with admission
Admission
National Trust Member: Free
Non-Member
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

Dates & Times
17th October to 1st November 2026
10am-4pm.

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.

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