Activities at Emmetts Garden

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.

Summer view over weald of Kent from Emmetts Garden, a National Trust property in Kent
Walking trail

Weardale walk

Emmetts Garden, Kent

This beautiful 5 mile circular walk links Emmetts Garden and Chartwell; 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 view across the Weald of Kent from 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.

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.

A wintry view across Kent from Emmetts Garden, a National Trust property 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 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.

The azaleas at Emmetts Garden, a National Trust property in Kent, in bloom in May
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Things to see and do at Emmetts Garden

Emmetts Garden, Kent

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.