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Scotney Castle Garden

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Gardenvisit Editorial

A fourteenth century moated castle with a garden that is a prime example of picturesque aesthetic ideas applied to garden design. From 1952 to 1970 it belonged to Christopher Hussey, author of an excellent book on The Picturesque, which traces the ideas to Price and Knight. The author's grandfather, Edward Hussey, was an amateur artist and had the new house built with a terrace, designed by William Sawrey Gilpin, and a transition to the picturesque castle garden. The latter is planted with exotic plants, in the picturesque manner. Lanning Roper designed a circular herb garden near the bridge.
Address - Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, TN3 8JN
Opening times - March to October Wednesday to Sunday open 11am to 6pm, Phone 01892 891081 to check details.
Admission - Adult £5.80
Website - Visit the Scotney Castle Garden website

Designers and Influences

This garden has been designed and influenced by William Sawry Gilpin, Christopher Hussey, Lanning Roper

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Recent Reviews

  • 4 days ago Gail Fanning said

    One of the best romantic gardens I have seen! The ruined castle reflected in the moat with clematis, honeysuckle, and roses growing over and through the walls...what could be better?
    Also magnificent rhododendrons and woodland walks by the river: don't miss it!

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