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Heritage Open Days at Emmetts Garden

Heritage Open Days is back with free entry for the weekend to Emmetts Garden!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Celebrate England’s largest festival of history and culture as Heritage Open Days returns in 2026. Enjoy free access for the weekend at Emmetts Garden and discover everything this Edwardian hillside garden has to offer.

To allow plenty of time to enjoy the garden, please arrive no later than 4pm.

Times

The basics

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

Summer of Play at Emmetts Garden 

Enjoy family fun, active and nature-based play at Emmetts Garden this summer.

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on
1 Sep to 6 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 5 other dates or times

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.

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on
11 Sep 2026
at 13:00 to 14:00

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

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on
19 Sep 2026
at 14:30 to 17:00

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.

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on
9 Oct to 11 Oct 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 2 other dates or times