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Heritage Open Days at Emmetts Garden

Miniature villages, lost houses, video games and quilts: Heritage Open Days spotlights England's diverse architectural heritage and is back at Emmetts Garden with free entry to the gardens.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Heritage Open Days is fast approaching and an exciting programme of events and experiences is already taking shape and Emmetts Garden is thrilled to be involved. Each year is bring over a million people together to celebrate heritage, community and history.

Founded in 1994, Heritage Open Days has been making history and culture more accessible for more than 30 years. Last year over 2,350 organisers and 41,700 volunteers ran 5,427 events across the country, attracting one million visits. Around one-third of visitors had not visited a heritage site/event in the past year while 82% of festival-goers said their visit made them more proud of their local area.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Meeting point

Head to the Visitor Centre on arrival.

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the weather.

Contact info

Central Box Office

Upcoming events

Event

British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted Emmetts Garden History Tour 

Discover the history of Emmetts Garden. A National Trust guide will be leading the group with a British Sign Language (BSL)/English Interpreter.

Event summary

on
16 Jul to 5 Dec 2025
at
13:00 to 14:00
+ 2 other dates or times
Event

Summer of Play at Emmetts Garden 

Enjoy fun, active, and musical play at Emmetts Garden this summer.

Event summary

on
19 Jul to 7 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 50 other dates or times
Event

Outdoor Theatre: Pride & Prejudice by This Is My Theatre 

Step into the world of Pride and Prejudice this summer as This Is My Theatre brings Jane Austen’s beloved tale to life.

Event summary

on
27 Jul 2025
at
18:30 to 20:00
Event

Outdoor Theatre: The Tempest by Immersion Theatre 

Join us for The Tempest - Shakespeare’s most magical play bursting with mayhem, comedy, romance, and surprises!

Event summary

on
31 Jul 2025
at
18:30 to 20:20