Emmetts Garden NT

Emmetts Garden NT National Trust Edwardian hillside garden with views across the Weald of Kent. Children's trails during school holidays. Wild Play Area near Old Stables Tea Room.

A Garden for all seasons; come and enjoy a peaceful woodland walk, learn about the Garden’s fascinating history, or search out some of the rarest plant species to be found in the UK. Left forgotten at the beginning of the century, Emmetts was saved from the brink of destruction by the Trust who, since then, have striven to restore it to its former glory. The nearby ruins of what was once Weardale Manor and its exotic Gardens are testament to how close Emmetts came to being lost forever. From tales of intrepid plant hunters, to breathtaking panoramic views over the Weald of Kent, Emmetts has everything to offer anyone that wishes to come and see.

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Book now for the Autumn Talks Weekend at Emmetts Garden!Headlined by Adam Frost, get tickets for inspiring talks on gard...
10/09/2026

Book now for the Autumn Talks Weekend at Emmetts Garden!

Headlined by Adam Frost, get tickets for inspiring talks on gardening, nature, wellbeing, science, folklore and more.

Here’s the schedule:
Friday 16 October 2026, 18.30–19.30
Witching the Wild Year with Zoë Howe and Ajay Tegala

Saturday 17 October 2026
10.30–11.30 The Science of Magic Mushrooms with Dr David Luke
12.00–13.00 Breaking the rules – Gardening your way with the Black Gardener (Danny Clarke)
14.00–15.00 Wildflower Year–Gardening for Beauty and Biodiversity with Frances Tophill
15.30–17.00 Gardens, Life and Everything in between with Adam Frost

Sunday 18 October 2026
10.30-11.30 What Autumn Knows – Living with Nature’s Intelligence with Tansy Dowman
13.00–14.00 We are all made of stardust with Mark Hiller from Edenbridge and District Astronomers
14.30–15.00 Medicinal Mushrooms with Antonella Di Cillo
16.00–17.00 Seeds for the Future and for Today with Dr Christopher Cockel

Also, check out & pre-book for the Guided Autumn Sensory Walk on Sunday 18 October with Tansy Dowman and the half-day photography workshops led by Roger Bloxham on 14 and 27 October.

Head to the National Trust Emmetts Garden website for full details of the Autumn Festival and to purchase tickets. (Garden admission is included with talk tickets.)

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👀Wow! Take a look at these 'Black-eyed Susans'.Head to the Old Stables Tea Room to admire these late summer beauties & p...
09/09/2026

👀Wow! Take a look at these 'Black-eyed Susans'.

Head to the Old Stables Tea Room to admire these late summer beauties & pop in for your favourite National Trust tasty treats.

💚Every purchase you make helps us raise funds to look after the special places in our care.

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07/09/2026

Book tickets for Witching the Wild Year at Emmetts Garden.
Join wildlife presenter Ajay Tegala and author/boradcaster Zoë Howe on a voyage around the turning seasons, a celebration of stories and folk songs that connect us to the natural world.

Friday 16 October 2026, 18.30–19.30

Find out more and book tickets nationaltrust.org.uk/emmetts-garden. (link in bio)

video © Ajay Tegala and Zoë Howe


Thanks to everyone who joined us for Summer of Play this year!What was your favourite activity? Let us know in the comme...
06/09/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Summer of Play this year!

What was your favourite activity? Let us know in the comments.

We're looking forward to welcoming you back for our Autumn Festival
Here’s what’s on for families:

Friday 9 October to Sunday 1 November
Family activity trail: Fun-Gus Saves the Forest
£3/trail, includes a prize.

Music on the Meadow during the Autumn Fair Makers Market
Saturday 10–Sunday 11 October
(free with admission)

Half term children’s fairground
Friday 23 October–Sunday 1 November
£10 per wristband for rides throughout the day.

Halloween craft workshops led by Natalia, an accredited Forest School teacher from Wild Side Learning

Thursday 29 October–Sunday 1 November
Halloween Spooky Woodcraft workshop
Tickets on sale now £8 (suitable for ages 8+)

Halloween Spiderweb Weaving Workshop
Drop-in sessions available Thursday 29 October–Sunday 1 November
(free with admission)

Normal admission applies for trail, fairground and workshop.

Head to the National Trust website for Emmetts Garden for the full schedule of programming and events taking place during the Autumn Festival and to book Spooky Woodcraft workshop tickets.

📷 ©National Trust/Tony Brown

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Tickets are now available to book individually for all sessions of the Autumn Talks Weekend at Emmetts Garden!Here’s the...
05/09/2026

Tickets are now available to book individually for all sessions of the Autumn Talks Weekend at Emmetts Garden!

Here’s the lineup:
Friday 16 October 2026, 18.30–19.30
Witching the Wild Year with Zoë Howe and Ajay Tegala

Saturday 17 October 2026
10.30–11.30 The Science of Magic Mushrooms with Dr David Luke
12.00–13.00 Breaking the rules – Gardening your way with the Black Gardener (Danny Clarke)
14.00–15.00 Wildflower Year–Gardening for Beauty and Biodiversity with Frances Tophill
15.30–17.00 Gardens, Life and Everything in between with Adam Frost

Sunday 18 October 2026
10.30-11.30 What Autumn Knows – Living with Nature’s Intelligence with Tansy Dowman
13.00–14.00 We are all made of stardust with Mark Hiller from Edenbridge and District Astronomers
14.30–15.00 Medicinal Mushrooms with Antonella Di Cillo
16.00–17.00 Seeds for the Future and for Today with Dr Christopher Cockel

Also, check out & pre-book for the Guided Autumn Sensory Walk on Sunday 18 October with Tansy Dowman and the half-day photography workshops led by Roger Bloxham on 14 and 27 October.

Head to the National Trust Emmetts Garden website for full details of the Autumn Festival and to purchase tickets. (Garden admission is included with talk tickets.)

Trust London and South East National Trust Danny Clarke - The Black Gardener The Garden of Herbal Healing Tansy in the Wild Ajay Tegala

Which scenes have captured your heart at Emmetts Garden this summer?The water feature and pond in the rock garden? How a...
02/09/2026

Which scenes have captured your heart at Emmetts Garden this summer?

The water feature and pond in the rock garden? How about the wildflower meadow with its views across Ide Hill?

Share your favourite Emmetts Garden photos by tagging us EmmettsGardenNT or add them in the Facebook comments.

📷 ©National Trust/Jen Reznick

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Have you experienced Summer of Play at Emmetts Garden yet?Daily until 6 September, 10am–5pm, with last entry at 4pmHave ...
31/08/2026

Have you experienced Summer of Play at Emmetts Garden yet?
Daily until 6 September, 10am–5pm, with last entry at 4pm

Have a wheel barrow race, or go on the space hoppers...
Cook up an imaginary feast in the nature kitchen...
Make some music or challenge yourself in the mushroom maze.

Visit to discover even more!

Let us know your family's favourite activity in the comments.
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British Sign Language (BSL) tours at Emmetts Garden and Chartwell.11 September 202611am–12 noon at Chartwell, 1-2pm at E...
29/08/2026

British Sign Language (BSL) tours at Emmetts Garden and Chartwell.
11 September 2026
11am–12 noon at Chartwell, 1-2pm at Emmetts Garden

Discover the history and stories of Chartwell on a BSL Deaf-led tour of selected rooms in the house.

Explore the history and highlights of Emmetts Garden on a BSL-interpreted tour.
There is a £5 charge for each tour. Normal admission also applies.

Pre-booking required.

Head to the Chartwell website to book tours at Chartwell.
Head to the Emmetts Garden website to book tours at Emmetts Garden.

📷©️National Trust Images/Megan Taylor

Image descriptions:
A woman and child looking at a National Trust tour guide and BSL interpreter. There is a garden in the background.
A man wearing a fedora hat and blue jacket, stands in the doorway at Chartwell, motioning to welcome visitors into the house.

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