Discover more at Emmetts Garden
Find out when Emmetts Garden is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Family days out at Emmetts Garden
Enjoy the ever-changing beauty of the gardens, fresh air and wide-open views at Emmetts Garden. Check out the Wild play area for some imaginative outdoor fun and head to the Old Stables Tearoom for a drink or something to eat.
Current and upcoming events
Easter Adventures at Emmetts Garden 2026
Saturday 21 March–Sunday 19 April 2026
This Easter, we are bringing back our popular Edwardian theme to Emmetts Garden. Follow the trail and join in with eggciting games and activities for all the family.
Trail takes place Saturday 21 March – Sunday 19 April 2026, from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4pm. Price is £3.50 which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. (Whilst stocks last.) Normal admission also applies.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Easter Adventures at Emmetts Garden 2026
Punch and Judy on the Meadow
Back by popular demand! Punch and Judy shows return to Emmetts Garden on selected dates during the Easter school holidays as part of our Edwardian style celebrations.
Pauline’s Puppets and mini-magic show performances will take place in the meadow on 14 and 16 April 2026. Showtimes are at 11am, 2pm and 3pm. These shows are free with admission or National Trust membership
Outdoor Theatre at Emmetts Garden
More outdoor theatre productions are coming to Emmetts Garden this Summer, but ticket sales have started for these productions.
Outdoor Theatre: Macbeth by The HandleBards
Sunday 12 Jul 2026
Join the troupe at Emmetts Garden for a hilariously high-octane production of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ like you’ve never seen before. Forget the tears and tragedy, our Macbeth is chock full of mishaps, mayhem and mirth.
Doors open at 4.00pm for a 5.00pm start, with the performance lasting two hours including an intermission.
Find out more and check availability for tickets.
Outdoor Theatre: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by This Is My Theatre
Sunday 16 Aug 2026
Step through the looking glass and into a world where nothing is quite as it seems. Perfect for dreamers of all ages, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland invites you to lose yourself in the magic of one of literature’s most beloved journeys!
Doors open at 3.30pm, for the performance to start at 4pm. This performance will last approximately eighty-five minutes, with a 20min interval.
Find out more and check availabilty for tickets.
Family facilities
There are baby-changing facilities at the entrance to the site, next to the Visitor Centre, as well as at the Old Stables Tearoom. Please note that bikes and scooters are not suitable for the pathways at Emmetts Garden.
Please help us to protect the delicate plants and paths at Emmetts Garden.
Leave footballs and similar toys and sporting equipment at home. Bikes and scooters are not suitable for the paths at Emmetts Garden.
Wild play area
Get stuck into energetic adventures in the wild play area located just past the Old Stables Tearoom. Kids will love scrambling over the climbing frame and play net, walking across the balance beams and crawling through the tunnels. Don’t miss the fairy ring of toadstools. Visit us for unforgettable outdoor fun.
Games shed
Take a look in our games shed for games to play in the meadow. Have a go at giant Jenga, hula-hoops, skittles and more. Remember to return the items when you’ve finished so others can have a turn. Please note that these items are for use in the play meadow, but not in the wildflower meadow or other areas of the garden.
Picnics
The meadow makes the perfect spot for a picnic with glorious views over Ide Hill. Bring a blanket, or sit at one of the picnic tables, and relax with delicious food under sunny skies.
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