Scotney Castle
Scotney Castle in the Kentish Weald is one of the most romantically picturesque landscapes in the National Trust's care — a moated medieval tower rising from a still lake, framed by flowering rhododendrons and a ruined 17th-century manor. The Victorian house above provides a gentler counterpoint, while the grounds were designed to be viewed as a series of living paintings. Few places in England capture the idea of romantic ruin quite so perfectly.
- Moated medieval tower ruin
- Spectacular spring rhododendrons
- Painterly Kentish Weald scenery
Best for romantics, garden lovers and anyone who appreciates a perfect ruin.
Things to see at Scotney Castle
Tick these off when you visit — open the place in Manorhop to save your progress.
- Moated Old Castle Ruins
- Wisteria-Draped Ruined Tower
- Quarry Garden
- Victorian New Castle Mansion
- Lake and Wooded Valley Views