The National Trust is offering a time‑era family activity trail at Scotney Castle in Lamberhurst, near Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, during the February half‑term. Starting on 14 February 2026, children can explore the estate and complete puzzles inspired by the site’s centuries‑long history.
The trail runs daily until 22 February 2026, from 10:00 to 16:00. Trail sheets cost £3.50 per person and can be purchased at Visitor Reception; normal admission charges (or National Trust membership rules) apply. Successful participants receive a small prize on completion.
The activity is designed to help children learn about Scotney’s past, linking the moated medieval Old Castle with the 19th‑century Victorian mansion. Historic England records the Old Castle’s medieval origins and the later 19th‑century landscaping associated with Edward Hussey, underlining the site’s architectural and historic significance.
The National Trust presents the trail as an affordable, family‑friendly outdoor activity during the school holidays. Visit Kent also lists family events and day‑out ideas for the February half‑term across the county.
Visitors should check the National Trust’s Scotney Castle pages before travel. Organisers advise that access to the Old Castle and some paths may be restricted during or after heavy rain, so parts of the route could be altered for safety.
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