Castles · South East England
Scotney Castle
In or near Pembury.
Scotney Castle — castle in england south east. Operated by National Trust.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wadhurst · 7.0 km
About
Scotney Castle is a castle located in england south east. Operated by National Trust. A British castle recorded in OpenStreetMap with a heritage quality signal.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Scotney Castle SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Scotney Castle is a historic castle located in South-East England. It features a picturesque landscape with a mix of formal gardens and wooded parkland. The site includes a 14th-century moated house and a Victorian mansion, showcasing architectural styles from different eras. Scotney Castle is managed by the National Trust and is open to the public for exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0929, 0.4082
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tunbridge Wells
- Parish
- Lamberhurst
- Postcode
- TN3 8JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tunbridge Wells
- Nearest railway station
- Wadhurst — 7 km
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scotney Castle?
- Scotney Castle is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN3 8JD), in the parish of Lamberhurst.
- What is Scotney Castle?
- Scotney Castle — castle in england south east. Operated by National Trust.
- How do I get to Scotney Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wadhurst, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN3 8JD.
- Who owns Scotney Castle?
- Scotney Castle is owned by National Trust.
- Is Scotney Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Scotney Castle is part of the Scotney Castle SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Scotney Castle charge admission?
- Scotney Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Scotney Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wadhurst, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN3 8JD.