Emmetts Garden - National Trust

No matter what, you'll be blown away by the panoramic views and year-round features that you can't miss!

Beautiful Gardens

There are so many walking opportunities at Emmetts Garden as everywhere is teeming with life and blooming with vibrant colours.

Take some snaps of the Bluebell clouds which cover the hills in Spring or head to the delightful Rock Gardens. The Rock Garden truly is a delightful garden for all seasons, but spring has to be when it really shines.

Watch your kid's eyes light up as they find themselves in a sea of colourful tulips. The tulip ‘batalinii bright gem’ mixed with lithospermum diffusum looks super amazing. Another firm favourite is the pasque flower. It shows off warm purple and pink colours whilst looking very delicate to the touch. Combined with the yellow dog's tooth violet, it makes a striking show!

Next stop, South Garden! Home to an impressive collection of hardy exotic trees and shrubs, the south garden was laid out by Frederic Lubbock around the turn of the twentieth century. Don't forget to pick up a guidebook from the Emmetts Garden Visitor Centre or shop on your arrival to guide you on your visit!

From reading the history to helping identify what's growing and where, it's a fantastic way to learn all about the charming Emmetts Garden as well as a memento to take home too.

Can you identify the handkerchief tree in spring? Or the Persian silk tree in summer and the burnt toffee tree in autumn? Each of these vibrant autumn colours in colourful gardens offers beautiful views, set against the rolling hills of the Kent countryside.

The North Garden in spring is soon bursting with life as this newly re-planted area blooms around the restored pond. Azaleas and rhododendrons bring soaring colour all around with over 120 different species to find across Emmetts Garden.

Did you think that was it? Of course not! You have the Edwardian Rose Garden, a collection of trees, a display of bluebells during bluebell season and lots of exotic plants to discover. All at Emmetts Gardens - there's more than meets the eye!

Fun Activities for Kids

Throw yourselves into an adventure in the wild play area! Walk across the balance beams without falling off, challenge each other to see who can build the biggest den and climb on the stepping logs! Finish up by playing in the camp and stop off at the nearby Old Stables Cafe!

The swings are perfectly designed for smaller explorers with shorter legs. Located by the wild play area. How high can you go?

You can even build your own bug sanctuary to help nature thrive!

Food & Drink

Feeling tired from your exploring? Why not peel apart your picnic blankets and set up a family picnic on the grassy banks of the Rose Garden?

With an endless supply of benches to take in all the lovely countryside views too, you are spoilt for choice.

If you seek some indoor refreshments then the Emmetts Garden Tea Room is the place for you. With both indoor and outdoor seating, you can enjoy a crisp cold drink in the Summertime or a cosy cup of tea in the Winter - as well as many other hot drinks. Before you leave you must sample a quintessential cream tea!

Gift Shops

Emmetts Garden have a shop full of local crafts, books, and a selection of local herbs, shrubs and flowers for you green-fingered folk!

There are also food items and gifts for you to choose from. We love the idea of buying some flowers to replant at home and hey, maybe you can even grow your Emmetts Garden.

"This little gem is fabulous. Lots of different areas to explore in scented gardens and a very peaceful woodland walk - wear sensible footwear as a little steep in places. Plenty of thoughtful seating areas and loads of butterflies and a nice shop. There is a water station at the bottom of the woodland walk that we hope to see next time - we will also check out Quebec House as this isn't a massive place. Also had a proper big scone cream tea in the old horse stables." - Bobbie

- Beautiful gardens

- Children's natural play area

- Classic afternoon tea treats