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BBC News
24-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Scotney Castle field of butterflies set up for hospice patients
A special remembrance space has been created at a National Trust castle for families to reflect and remember loved ones who received hospice care. Hospice in the Weald teamed up with Scotney Castle near Lamberhurst in Kent to install the Meadow of Memories which features more than 450 handcrafted steel butterflies dedicated to Edwards from Kent, whose father Terry was cared for at the Tunbridge Wells-based Hospice in the Weald, said: "I know first-hand what families go through during one of the darkest times of their life."Being able to come to the garden and see the butterfly that I've dedicated for my dad has been really special." More than 400 supporters have purchased a butterfly and so far more than £29,000 has been raised for the Edwards added: "The care the hospice's team gave to my dad, and our whole family, was nothing short of phenomenal. "We have dedicated a butterfly in memory of my dad, and I am so proud to be involved with this initiative." Katie Greywood, director of income generation at Hospice in the Weald, said the hospice was "honoured" to launch the remembrance display. "As a cherished local landmark, Scotney Castle offers the perfect setting to pause, remember, and find comfort in shared tribute," she said."As a powerful symbol of change and renewal, the butterfly sculptures have resonated with our dedicated supporters whose loved ones were cared for by the hospice."The Meadows of Memories will be at the castle until 26 May. On the same day, supporters who have dedicated a butterfly will attend a special remembrance ceremony.
The Sun
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Small English castle with ancient woodlands that people say looks just like a Disney film
THE UK is home to a tiny castle that people might not have heard of - but people say its just like a Disney film. Scotney Castle sits on its own island in Kent and is surrounded by a huge moat with walled gardens and a Victorian mansion house. 5 The romantic fortress is found outskirts of Royal Tunbridge Wells and the ruins have been compared by visitors to something from a fairytale. One wrote on Tripadvisor: "The gardens are some of the most beautiful in England - especially in late spring and early summer when the rhododendrons and wisteria are out. "The castle, ruin and moat and surrounding pond is like something from a painting or a Disney movie." Another added: "Scotney Castle is straight out of a fairy tale. It's broken down castle with tower strutting out into the lake is pure Disney." To add to the magical feel, the castle is also surrounded by an ancient woodland and forests that you can explore. Scotney Castle ruins also welcomes dogs and as long as they're on leads, pooches are welcome to stroll around the walled gardens. On site, you'll also find a Victorian mansion which was a later addition to the Scotney estate. It was a home to three generations of the Hussey family from the 1700s until 1970 when it was handed over to the National Trust. The manor house is filled with objects collected through the decades You can also pop into Betsy's second-hand bookshop, the Coach House tea room which offer hot and cold food and children's meals - the menu changed daily and seasonally too. The pretty pink UK castle that is loved by Disney and Britney Spears 5 5 For anyone wanting smaller bites they also have a kiosk where you can pick up cakes, biscuits and ice creams. There's a plant and souvenir shop where you can buy perennials and accessories. Scotney Castle hosts events like guided tours, flower festivals, and theatre events. Throughout the summer, there are performances like A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Alice Through The Looking Glass. There are also musical tribute evenings ranging from ABBA to Fleetwood Mac. Scotney Castle is open daily between 10AM and 5PM. It's recommended to book in advance during weekends and school holidays to guarantee entry. To visit the whole property, an adult ticket costs £19, tickets for children between 5-17 are £9.50 and children under five go free. You'll find Scotney Castle in the 'Royal' English town with one of the UK's fanciest Wetherspoons. One Sun Travel writer even stayed in his very own castle which was in the middle of the sea for £23 a night. 5
