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.