Activities at Emmetts Garden

Winter walks at Emmetts Garden
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.

Toys Hill carpark trail, via Emmetts Garden
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)

Weardale Walk From Emmetts Garden
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)

Spring walking at Emmetts Garden
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.

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.

Autumn ambles at Emmetts Garden
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.

Fun for families at Emmetts Garden
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.