Activities at Toys Hill

The bat tower at Toys Hill
Walking trail

Octavia Hill Centenary Trail - views and nature

Toys Hill, Kent

Emmetts Garden and Chartwell are currently open but on a prebooked ticket only. You will be required to book a ticket to Chartwell and Emmetts Garden in order to visit both sites and walk between the two. The café and toilets at Chartwell and Emmetts are open on a one-way route.

  • Easy
  • 2 hours 30 mins
  • 4.0 miles (6.4km)
Spring sun through the trees at Toys Hill, a natural area owned by the National Trust in Kent
Walking trail

Octavia Hill Centenary Trail - life and history

Toys Hill, Kent

Emmetts Garden and Chartwell are currently open but on a prebooked ticket only. You will be required to book a ticket to Chartwell and Emmetts Garden in order to visit both sites and walk between the two. The café and toilets at Chartwell and Emmetts are open on a one-way route.

  • Moderate
  • 3 hours 30 mins
  • 6.0 miles (9.65km)
The view of Ide Hill from Toys Hill, a natural area owned by the National Trust in Kent
Walking feature

Walking at Toys Hill

Toys Hill, Kent

Whether you fancy a short wander or a long roam, we have the perfect walk to suit your needs at Toys Hill.

The woods in spring at Toys Hill, a National Trust property in Kent
Walking trail

Weardale walk from Toys Hill

Toys Hill, Kent

Emmetts Garden and Chartwell have reopened but you are required to prebook your car parking space. For a more spontaneous walk, park at Toys Hill and make your way on foot to Chartwell or Emmetts Garden. If you would like to visit the gardens at Chartwell or Emmetts, please book tickets for each in advance of your visit. You can, however, access the café at Chartwell and the Tea Room at Emmetts Garden without booking. Please then continue on the public footpath at Emmetts Garden.

  • Easy
  • 3 hours
  • 5.0 miles (8.0km)
Fly Agaric at Toys Hill, a National Trust property in Kent
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Cycling, Geocaching, Horse riding, Walking

Things to see and do at Toys Hill

Toys Hill, Kent

Walk in the footsteps of one of our founders Octavia Hill at Toys Hill, and catch glimpses of the past.

Summer view from Toys Hill, a National Trust property in Kent
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Walking

Take a summer stroll around Toys Hill

Toys Hill, Kent

Countryside walks are ideal for summer and with long reaching views over the Weald of Kent, Toys Hill makes the perfect spot. Glimpse buzzards flying over head and wildflowers growing under foot as you explore the beauty of the west Kent countryside. Find a waymarked trail today and see where the path will lead you.

Emmetts Garden Kent
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Walking

Spring walks at Toys Hill

Toys Hill, Kent

Give those walking boots a spring clean and get out to the fresh air again at Toys Hill. As the days draw out there's plenty of time to get out exploring, especially when it comes to bluebell season. We've even listed our best bluebell walks for you to help you plan your visit.

Explore the Kent countryside from Toys Hill, a National Trust site in Kent
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Dog walking, Walking

Winter wanders around Toys Hill

Toys Hill, Kent

Escape from the dry, stuffy central heating and grab some crisp, fresh air around Toys Hill this winter. Walk in the footsteps of Octavia Hill and discover why this area of natural beauty inspired her to found the National Trust over 100 years ago.

The site where Weardale Manor once stood at Toys Hill, National Trust countryside in Kent
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Walking

Autumnal walks around Toys Hill

Toys Hill, Kent

Bright copper colours glistening in the autumn sunshine makes Toys Hill the ideal spot for an amble this season. Go for a walk around this lofty woodland to take in the kaleidoscope of colour emerging from the landscape. There's no better way to lift your spirits as the days get shorter.

Dog walking at Toys Hill
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Cycle, Ride or Run at Toys Hill

Toys Hill, Kent

In a sporty mood? Then why not get some fresh air at Toys Hill