Activities at Emmetts Garden

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

Emmetts Garden, Kent

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.

Summer view over weald of Kent from Emmetts Garden, a National Trust property in Kent
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Weardale Walk From Emmetts Garden

Emmetts Garden, Kent

If you're struggling to get a ticket for Chartwell, you can always book one for Emmetts Garden and enjoy this beautiful 5 mile circular walk that links the two; passing through the woodland areas of Toys Hill and Hosey Common, as well as the pretty hamlet of French Street.

  • Easy
  • 3 hours
  • 5.0 miles (8.0km)
A frosty view across the tepee play area at Emmetts Garden, a National Trust place in Kent
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Winter walks at Emmetts Garden

Emmetts Garden, Kent

Blow away the cobwebs on a frosty walk around Emmetts Garden. Follow one of our downloadable trails and you may even end up at our neighbouring National Trust places of Toys Hill and Chartwell.

The view of Ide Hill from Toys Hill, a natural area owned by the National Trust in Kent
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Toys Hill carpark trail, via Emmetts Garden

Emmetts Garden, Kent

This 2 & 1/2 mile walk takes you along the public footpath through Emmetts Garden and to the picturesque village of Ide Hill, where you'll find a commemorative seat to Octavia Hill.

  • Easy
  • 1 hour 30 mins
  • 2.5 miles (4.0km)
A visitor enjoying the views at Emmetts Garden, a National Trust property in Kent
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Spring walking at Emmetts Garden

Emmetts Garden, Kent

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.

The woods in autumn at Emmetts Garden, a National Trust property in Kent
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Autumn ambles at Emmetts Garden

Emmetts Garden, Kent

There's nothing quite like the crunching of leaves underfoot - which is why exploring on foot is the best way to experiencie autumn. The woods turn into a fiery display of colour whilst the fungi makes the most of the damp undergrowth. Look out for the vibrant fly agaric fungi on your next walk.

A family plays giant dominoes at Emmetts Garden, a National Trust property in Kent
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Fun for families at Emmetts Garden

Emmetts Garden, Kent

Bring the whole family along for a day out at Emmetts Garden. Let your imagination run free in our wild play area, complete with tepee, or play some of our traditional garden games in the meadow. With fun family trails in the school holidays, and outdoor theatre in the summer, there's plenty of activities to keep the kids busy.