4 days ago · Spend the day exploring the house, garden and estate at the National Trust's 14th-century moated Scotney Castle on the Kent/Sussex borders.

Explore the Picturesque gardens at Scotney Castle with its moated castle island, walled and quarry gardens, rolling lawns and woodland glade.

Learn about the Victorian mansion house and old castle at Scotney Castle, the Hussey family who lived here, and find out what to look for when you visit.

Nov 23, 2024 · Escape reality with a visit to Scotney this Christmas and step into a glittering world of performance, entertainment and nostalgia ... Explore the rooms in Scotney's mansion house, transformed into a cinematic storybook of Christmas fun and sparkle.

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Discover the long and rich history of Scotney Castle, dating from the 12th century. The Hussey family lived here from 1778 and, in the 1830s, were responsible for transforming the estate into the perfect country house.

Despite commonly-held beliefs, the old castle at Scotney is not a folly. Nor was it left to fall into disrepair nor destroyed by a fire. It was deliberately ruined in the mid-19th century to make the centrepiece of the garden being created around Edward Hussey III’s new house at …

Feb 5, 2023 · If you've got questions about what to expect and where everything is, this guidance will help you make the most of your visit to Scotney.

Discover your very own fairy-tale castle tucked away amongst acres of park and woodland, or get involved with some of the family-friendly events and activities running all year round at Scotney Castle and start making memories.