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Interesting hillside garden with year-round features

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Giant ant sculptures at Emmetts Garden, a National Trust property in Kent

Ant summer family trail 

Did you know Emmetts Garden was originally known as 'Amets', an old English word for ants? On this fun family trail look out for friendly ants dotted around the garden and woodland. Trail is on Sat 1 July - Sun 3 Sep, 10am-4pm and costs £1, normal admission applies. Best suitable for children aged 5-10.

Fountain in the rose garden at Emmetts Garden, Kent

Things to see and do at 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.

The rose garden at Emmetts Garden, a National Trust property in Kent

The rose garden at Emmetts Garden 

Banks of delicate roses create a beautiful border for this tranquil garden, which holds a stunning view over nearby Ide Hill. Built in the early twentieth century it remains today a quiet spot for enjoyment and contemplation.

A family trail at Emmetts Garden, a National Trust property in Kent

Summer adventures for families at Emmetts Garden 

Get stuck into the outdoors at Emmetts Garden. We've got our family ant trail on all summer and even an outdoor production of Wind in the Willows for you to enjoy. Go wild in our play area, play dress up in our tepee and see how many items you can tick off your 50 things to do before you're 11 3/4 list. Have you found a geocache yet?

A visitor enjoying the views at Emmetts Garden, a National Trust property in Kent

Summer strolls at Emmetts Garden 

Enjoy breath taking views over the Weald of Kent on a walk around Emmetts Garden this summer. Take in the colourful blooms as you meander through the gardens and into the woodland, which connects to nearby Toys Hill and Chartwell.

Dog on lead

Bringing your dog to Emmetts Garden 

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.

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What's on 

Giant ant sculptures at Emmetts Garden, a National Trust property in Kent

What's coming up at Emmetts Garden 

See what trails and activities we have in store at Emmetts Garden in 2017. Right now we have our summer family trail on daily, 10am-4pm - can you find Amet the giant ant and his friends? Summer ant trail costs £1, normal admission applies.

Enjoy A Comedy of Errors at Emmetts Garden, a National Trust property in Kent

Outdoor theatre at Emmetts Garden this summer 

Here at Emmetts Garden this August we've got not one, but two outdoor theatre productions to take your fancy. Bring the whole family along for Wind in the Willows or enjoy a rib tickling production of Shakespeare's The Comedy Of Errors performed by The Lord Chamberlain's Men.

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Eating and shopping

The Old Stables refreshment point at Emmetts Garden

Eating at Emmetts Garden 

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

Estuary retail collection from the National Trust

Shopping at Emmetts Garden 

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.

Enjoying a picnic

Picnics at Emmetts Garden 

Our meadow makes the perfect spot for a summer picnic with glorious views over Ide Hill. Grab a table or bring your own blanket and relax with delicious food under sunny skies. There’s post-picnic fun to be found with garden games in the discovery cabin, a tepee amongst the trees and adventures in the wild play area.

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Our work

Views across the Kent Weald from Emmetts Garden

The South Garden project at Emmetts Garden 

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.

Head gardener, Matthew Scott, amongst the roses at Emmetts Garden, a National Trust property in Kent

Meet our head gardener - Matthew Scott 

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.

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Groups

The rock garden in May at Emmetts Garden, a National Trust property in Kent

Come with a group  

Enjoy a group visit to National Trust's Emmetts Garden. We've lots to offer, with discounts and coach welcome talks available, why not bring your friends and have a special day?

Plan your group visit
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Get involved

Help look after our special place

Volunteers attending a bonfire at Emmetts Garden, a National Trust property in Kent

Join the team 

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

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Supporter groups in Kent 

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.

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