Description
Scotney Castle is a 14th Century moated castle set in a wooded estate with over 780 acres to explore. Tours of the National Trust property are self-guided and guided. The estate offers a variety of walks through its Grade I listed parkland, woodland, and hop farm. They run several events throughout the year; click Events under the main images to see our current what's on listings.
Opening Hours
Garden & Estate Walks
10am-5pm
House
11am-4.30pm.
Price
National Trust Member: Free
Gift Aid/Standard
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.
Accessibility
Partly accessible grounds, steep slopes. A map of accessible routes is available. There are steps to the entrance of the building and terraces, with a ramp for access to the ground floor. With a gravel approach, some visitors may require assistance.
Bus
256 Tunbridge Wells to Wadhurst Autocar service runs via Lamberhurst - Monday to Friday.
Dogs
On short leads. Only assistance dogs are allowed in the mansion house and walled garden.
Facilities
Toilets • Disabled Toilet • Induction Loop • Baby Changing Facilities • Cafe • Shop
Picture Credit: © The National Trust.
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