Emmetts Garden

Beginning 7 December and running until Sunday 2 January 2021, see a whole host of outdoor evergreen trees decked with festive decorations. On your visit you'll also see two Nordmann firs that have kindly been supplied by Coolings.

Emmetts Garden goes to the circus this winter with animals, performers and of course the Ring Leader, all on show. The trail runs from 5 Dec - 10 Jan 2021, 10am-3pm with a suggested donation of £1, normal admission applies. Suitable for ages 2-10 years with a buggy friendly route available.

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 exotic garden here is famed for its vibrant autumn colour. The bright red of the Winged Spindle (Euonymus alatus) and golden leaves on the Japanese maple (Acer pamatum) are a wonder to see. Ripe, vibrant berries are abundant too, including regal purple berries on the Prickly heath.

Get stuck into the outdoors at Emmetts Garden. Why not go wild in our play area or play dress up in our tepee?

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 spoke to Head Gardener Matthew Scott about his work and experience with the National Trust.

Specimen shrubs and plants seen at their best, that was the plan for the North Garden developed by Frederick Lubbock between 1910-14, but later owners lost some of this original charm. Find out how Emmetts Garden are going to bring back this horticulturally distinct area.