Today we were back to visiting historic sites, with a trip to Scotney Castle, near Tunbridge Wells. Unfortunately it was grey and rained lightly all of the time we were out, but this seemed kind of appropriate for the setting.
There is a ruined 14th Century castle on a lake - the old castle. When the new castle (actually a stately home) was built in the 19th Century, the extensive and beautiful gardens were designed in the picturesque style which was based on landscape paintings and the old ruin because a deliberate beauty spot. We wandered around and also had lunch in the inevitable tea rooms.
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| The new castle |
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| Distant View of the Old Castle |
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