Emmetts Garden Autumn Festival: Children’s Fairground
Join us this autumn half term for the return of the popular traditional fairground rides at Emmetts Garden, featuring a new ride for this season. This event is part of the Emmetts Garden Autumn Festival.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Join us this half term for the return of the popular traditional fairground at Emmetts Garden, bringing classic rides and family fun to you this autumn.
Local fairground operator Lee Sherwood brings a carousel, swing boats and a teacup ride to Emmetts Garden this season.
Ticketing information:
Fairground access is £10 per wristband per day. This allows a child to go on the rides throughout the day.
You can also take advantage of a combined ticket for £12 which includes a fairground wristband and a Fun-Gus Family Activity Trail booklet (normally £3).
Rides will be open from 10am, with the last ride starting at 3:30pm.
Maximum 10 children per ride.
Wristbands and combined tickets are available to purchase on the day from the Visitor Centre.
Rides are suitable for children aged: 2-8. An adult can accompany their child on the swing boats but not the other rides. (Accompanying adults do not need a wristband.)
Times
The basics
- Accessibility
The fairground rides will be outdoors so please dress appropriately for the weather. Please note, the meadow may be muddy.
- Meeting point
Please head to the Visitor Centre on arrival to purchase your wristband. The fairground rides will be on the meadow.
- Suitability for children
Fun for the whole family.
- What to bring and wear
The fairground rides will be outdoors so please dress appropriately for the weather. Please note, the meadow may be muddy.
Upcoming events
British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted Emmetts Garden History Tour
Discover the history and highlights of Emmetts Garden. A National Trust guide will be leading the group with a British Sign Language (BSL)/English Interpreter.
Heritage Open Days at Emmetts Garden
Heritage Open Days is back with free entry for the weekend to Emmetts Garden!
An Autumn Equinox Walk with Tansy Dowman: Toys Hill to Emmetts Garden
Among the Trees: An Autumn Equinox Walk with Forest Bathing & Walks led by award-winning practitioner Tansy Dowman
Emmetts Garden Autumn Festival: Autumn Fair Makers Market
Browse and buy from a range of stallholders selling hand-made crafts, homewares and gifts as well as locally produced food and drink.