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Scotney Castle, Tunbridge Wells
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| Looking for: | Castles/Stately Homes, Learning/Historical | | Address: | Scotney Castle
Lamberhurst
Tunbridge Wells
Kent | | Postcode: | TN3 8JN | | Age Group: | All Ages | | Kids Activity: | Indoors and Outdoors | | Telephone: | 01892 893820 |
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Description
Scotney is not
one but two houses. At the top of the hill is the new house, designed by
Anthony Salvin in Elizabethan style and built in 1837 for Edward Hussey
III, who took the ‘Picturesque’ style as his inspiration. At the bottom
of the valley are the romantic ruins of a medieval castle and moat.
This is the focal point of the celebrated gardens featuring spectacular
displays of rhododendrons, azaleas and kalmia in May/June with trees and
shrubs providing autumnal colour. The estate is open all year, offering
a variety of walks through beautiful parkland, woodland and farmland.Don't miss - Voted among the top ten best English gardens to visit.
- Superb display of rhododendrons and azaleas.
- Explore the beautiful 315-hectare (780-acre) estate, with woodland and parkland.
Making the most of your day
A
wide range of activities and events throughout the year – including
open-air theatre, music, lecture lunches and great family activities.
Estate and wildlife walks – a full events programme is available. Dogs: welcome on leads around estate, but assistance dogs only in the garden
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