Old Castle tours: Behind-the-scenes at Scotney
Discover the secrets of the castle with these rare behind-the scenes tours of Scotney's old castle.
The old castle has its origins in the 14th century and forms the centrepiece of Scotney's Picturesque landscape.
On this 45-minute tour you'll see areas not normally open to the public such as the kitchen, garde-robe, priest hole, and inside the iconic Ashburnham tower itself. You'll learn a little of the castle's long and colourful history, hear what's involved in looking after it, how it has starred in films, and about the recent archaeological dig and our plans for re-planting the ruins.
Please note:
- Normal admission charges apply to non-members on arrival.
- Please gather at the old castle and arrive 5 minutes in advance of the start of the tour.
- It can be chilly in the old castle in winter so please dress warmly and wear flat-soled shoes.
- Regrettably this tour is not accessible as, due to the castle's age and build, there are uneven floors, changes of floor and ceiling height, steps and staircases. Steep hill with hard-surface path down to the old castle. There are no WC/changing facilities in the garden or old castle.
- Tickets gives access to the old castle at the time of the tour only.
- Only 10 people per tour so advance booking is strongly recommended.
- Parking is not included and should be booked in advance. Parking is free for NT members, but the tour ticket price is payable by all visitors.
- This event is aimed at adults but may be suitable for older children with an interest in history.
- Only assistance dogs are permitted in the old castle.
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Discover the secrets of the castle with these rare behind-the scenes tours of Scotney's old castle.
The old castle has its origins in the 14th century and forms the centrepiece of Scotney's Picturesque landscape.
On this 45-minute tour you'll see areas not normally open to the public such as the kitchen, garde-robe, priest hole, and inside the iconic Ashburnham tower itself. You'll learn a little of the castle's long and colourful history, hear what's involved in looking after it, how it has starred in films, and about the recent archaeological dig and our plans for re-planting the ruins.
Please note:
- Normal admission charges apply to non-members on arrival.
- Please gather at the old castle and arrive 5 minutes in advance of the start of the tour.
- It can be chilly in the old castle in winter so please dress warmly and wear flat-soled shoes.
- Regrettably this tour is not accessible as, due to the castle's age and build, there are uneven floors, changes of floor and ceiling height, steps and staircases. Steep hill with hard-surface path down to the old castle. There are no WC/changing facilities in the garden or old castle.
- Tickets gives access to the old castle at the time of the tour only.
- Only 10 people per tour so advance booking is strongly recommended.
- Parking is not included and should be booked in advance. Parking is free for NT members, but the tour ticket price is payable by all visitors.
- This event is aimed at adults but may be suitable for older children with an interest in history.
- Only assistance dogs are permitted in the old castle.
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