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Scotney Castle - Garden

Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 8JN

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has a slight ramp/slope and an open entrance with no doors.
  • This entrance is the path beyond Visitor Reception.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • The following are also available: seating.
  • This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is Tearoom - Toilet Block - Left Hand Transfer. View information about this toilet (new tab).
  • Additional toilet facilities with adaptations for disabled people are Tearoom - Toilet Block - Ambulant - Right Hand Transfer. View information about this toilet (new tab).

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: manual wheelchairs. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
  • You can borrow these from Visitor Reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: mobility scooters. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
  • You can borrow these from Visitor Reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.

Route to (Garden)

  • From Visitor Reception, follow the path ahead.
    This leads into the Garden, with additional paths on both sides leading into further areas.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Outdoor Spaces

  • This information is for the access point located ahead from Visitor Reception.
  • Access into the area is via a slight ramp/slope.
  • There is open access at the surveyed access point.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: formal gardens and gardens.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: concrete or tarmac and grass.
  • Footpaths are available in all of the outdoor space.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no step-free level access around the area.
  • There are slight ramps/slopes with handrails, steep ramps/slopes with handrails and more than 3 steps without handrails in the main areas.
  • There are slight and steep slopes throughout the gardens, which are situated on a steep hill.
    There are steps into the Quarry area and the terrace immediately behind the House.
  • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.