Scotney Castle
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Overview
Scotney Castle is a hidden gem, set in one of the most romantic gardens in England. Home of the Hussey family since the late 18th century, it was remodelled in the 1830s by Edward Hussey III. The beautiful gardens were planned around the remains of the old, moated castle. There is something to see all year round, with spring flowers followed by rhododendrons, azaleas and kalmia in May and June, wisteria and roses in summer, and then superb autumn colours. There are fine estate walks all year, through 770 acres of woodlands, hop farm and meadows. The house has a number of rooms open, reflecting the lives and times of family members.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: House & Garden open: 16 Feb-3 Nov, daily 11-5 (garden 10-5); 4 Nov-Dec, daily 11-3 (garden 10-3). Closed 24-25 Dec
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
- Children
About the area
Kent is home to the White Cliffs of Dover, an English icon that marks the point where the Kent Downs AONB stretches from the Surrey Hills down to the sea. Visitors can explore historic parklands, including Knole Park and Sir Winston Churchill’s former home at Chartwell, or beautiful nature reserves, such as the coppiced woodlands of Denge Wood and Earley Wood and the ancient fine chalk woodland of Yockletts Bank.
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