Lamberhurst - Scotney Castle Garden & Estate
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The romantic buildings of Scotney Castle are to be found near Lamberhurst (8mi/12km southeast of Tunbridge Wells). The castle consists of an old 14th C fortress surrounded by water and parts of two dwelling-houses dating from the 17th and 19th C. A special attraction of the well-kept gardens is the large number of rhododendron bushes.
The gardens also have a large collection of daffodils, azaleas and wisteria. It has been described as one of England's most romantic landscaped gardens.
The gardens also have a large collection of daffodils, azaleas and wisteria. It has been described as one of England's most romantic landscaped gardens.
Address:
Scotney Castle Garden & Estate, Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells TN3 8JN, England
Hours:
March 12 to November 2: 11am-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue
Always opened on: Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May ), Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Always closed on: Good Friday - Christian
Tips: Last admissions one hour before closing.
Castle open May to September 28, sames times as gardens.
No group discount available on Sat, Sun or Bank Holiday Mon.
Parking: Free
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities: Gift shop
Transit: Bus: Tunbridge Wells Heritage Hopper
Typical Visit: 1 hour
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