Emmetts Garden

Different gardens, views and events here mean there’s always something to interest you, your family and friends. Find a garden to suit your taste.

Get stuck into the outdoors at Emmetts Garden. Go on a walk around our Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt - Tree Trump Trail and collect fascinating facts about our tree-rific trees. Why not go wild in our play area or play dress up in our tepee?

Spotting bluebells is one of the best things about a spring walk and Emmetts Garden doesn't disappoint for this. The woods have even been designated a SSSI (site of special scientific interest) due to the English native bluebells that bloom here. Every year the hillside is smothered with the nations favourite wildflower creating a truly beautiful spectacle.

Now's the perfect time to get out exploring as the garden and wider estate springs back to life. From early spring daffodils to the later bluebells, there's so much colour to be seen and breath-taking views across the Weald of Kent to sit and enjoy.

Spring is here and nature is looking beautiful! Shake off the winter cobwebs and head out exploring with our 50 Things to Do checklist. How many can you complete?

Share a stroll around Emmetts Garden with your dog. Allowed in all corners of the estate, there’s no better place for them to spend a day.

Enjoy freshly baked scones in our Old Stables Tea-Room, or warm yourself up with some soup. The tea-room is just perfect for picking up a light refreshment after a walk around the estate.

A visit to the National Trust is not complete without popping into the shop. We've got a variety of gifts and souvenirs for you to enjoy, and you can even purchase some of the plant varieties you saw around the gardens.

Emmetts Garden is a small site with big plans. Head Gardener, Matthew Scott has embarked on a long term project in the South Garden to restore this area of rare and exotic plants to its early 1900s glory.

It's no mean feat looking after Emmetts Garden - mixing conservation skills with practical experience to ensure the nineteenth century gardens are looking their best. A year after joining the team, we speak to head gardener Matthew Scott about his work and experience with the National Trust.

Volunteer as part of the fantastic Emmetts Garden team and help look after this beautiful place.

Want to help support Emmetts Garden but can't volunteer with us directly? Join a local supporter group to help fundraise and also go on plenty of National Trust trips.