Scotney Castle
Lamberhurst, Kent/Sussex border
Image: Scotney CastleScotney Castle pairs a romantic 14th-century moated castle ruin with a later mansion house on the hill above it, on a National Trust estate near Lamberhurst. Explore the house and the terraced garden that drops down to the old castle, then head out across 780 acres of parkland and Wealden woodland. Allow half a day, or longer with an estate walk.
Highlights
- Moated 14th-century old castle (exterior access)
- Mansion house and walled garden
- 780 acres of parkland and woodland walks
- Coach House tea-room and Betsy's second-hand bookshop
Good to know
- Dogs on short leads are welcome in the garden, shops, tea-room and estate, but not in the house or walled garden
- Pre-booking is essential during October half term
Getting there
Scotney Castle, Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 8JNParking: Visitors have been asked to pre-book parking during car park works, so check before you travel.
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