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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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Looking for autumn inspiration?Add a splash of autumn colour to your garden with our range of seasonal bedding plants av...
02/11/2026

Looking for autumn inspiration?

Add a splash of autumn colour to your garden with our range of seasonal bedding plants available at Emmetts Garden.
Perfect for borders, pots and containers, they're a great way to keep your garden looking vibrant throughout the season.

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

📷©National Trust/Nici Watson

National Trust London and South East National Trust

Have you spotted spooky fungi at Emmetts Garden?This is Clathrus archeri aka Devil's Fingers.Help us to look after these...
31/10/2026

Have you spotted spooky fungi at Emmetts Garden?

This is Clathrus archeri aka Devil's Fingers.

Help us to look after these incredible fungi by sticking to the paths and never picking or disturbing the fungi.

The woodlands surrounding Emmetts Garden are part of the Scords Wood and Brockhoult Mount SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest).
In order to maintain and enhance biodiversity within our woodlands we ask that you enjoy any fungi you see from the existing pathways.
This will avoid damaging the sensitive woodland floor and give our fungi a chance to reproduce and flourish for years to come.

It is illegal to forage anything without consent on a SSSI/ASSI, under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981/Wildlife (NI) Order 1985.

If you see or suspect commercial picking, please contact the local police.

Always stick to the Countryside Code – Respect, Protect and Enjoy!

📷 ©National Trust/Nicola Marks

National Trust London and South East National Trust

Bring the kids to Emmetts Garden for half term and Halloween weekend fun.Final day 1 November!What's on?🪵Spooky Woodcraf...
29/10/2026

Bring the kids to Emmetts Garden for half term and Halloween weekend fun.
Final day 1 November!

What's on?
🪵Spooky Woodcraft workshop
Learn how to safely use carving tools to make a wooden mushroom keyring.
Led by Natalia, an accredited Forest School teacher from Wild Side Learning
Pre-book tickets on the National Trust Emmetts Garden website £8 (suitable for ages 8+)
*Good availability for 31 October, especially 2-2.45pm slot and for all sessions on Sunday 1 November.

🍄Family activity trail: Fun-Gus Saves the Forest
£3/trail, includes a prize.
(suitable for all ages)

🎠Half term children’s fairground
£10 per wristband for rides throughout the day.
£12 for combined ticket which includes rides and the Fun-Gus trail with prize.
(suitable for ages 2-8)

🕸Halloween Spiderweb Weaving Workshop
Drop-in sessions
(free with admission, suitable for ages 2+ with help from grownups)

👻Stranger Folk Digital Adventure
Free app-based game for 7–12-year-olds and imaginative adults to play together.
Download the free Stranger Folk app before your visit or when you arrive.
Once you have checked in at our Visitor Centre, a Magic Word awaits for you to begin your adventure.
(Admission applies)

🍕The Sommi pizza van: 31 October and 1 November.

Normal admission or National Trust membership applies.
Head to the National Trust website for Emmetts Garden for more info including opening times, admission prices and to book Spooky Woodcraft workshop tickets.

📷 ©National Trust Images/Tony Brown, Natalia F**a Lasheras, Jen Reznick, Arnhel de Serra, Steve Sayers

Trust London and South East National Trust

Get into the spooky season at Emmetts Garden with your friends and family.Download ‘Stranger Folk’ and get the Magic Wor...
27/10/2026

Get into the spooky season at Emmetts Garden with your friends and family.

Download ‘Stranger Folk’ and get the Magic Word from Emmetts Garden to get started.

The free app-based game is designed for 7–12-year-olds and imaginative adults to play together out and about at National Trust places.
The digital adventure runs at Emmetts Garden until 1 November
(Admission applies)

- Download the free Stranger Folk app before your visit or when you arrive.
- Once you have checked in at our Visitor Centre, a Magic Word awaits for you to begin your adventure.
- Follow the mysterious Old Crone through a series of silly and magical tasks to find the Stranger Folk and heal the rift between the human and spirit worlds.
- Play at Emmetts Garden until 1 November.

©National Trust Images/Steve Sayers

National Trust London and South East National Trust

What’s on for the kids at Emmetts Garden for half term and Halloween weekend?Share this post with a friend  looking for ...
26/10/2026

What’s on for the kids at Emmetts Garden for half term and Halloween weekend?

Share this post with a friend looking for family-friendly fun!

🍄Family activity trail: Fun-Gus Saves the Forest
Friday 9 October–Sunday 1 November
£3/trail, includes a prize.
(suitable for all ages)

🎠Half term children’s fairground
Friday 23 October–Sunday 1 November,
£10 per wristband for rides throughout the day.
£12 for combined ticket which includes rides and the Fun-Gus trail with prize.
(suitable for ages 2-8)

🪵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
Pre-book tickets £8 (suitable for ages 8+)

🕸Halloween Spiderweb Weaving Workshop
Drop-in sessions available Thursday 29 October–Sunday 1 November
(free with admission, suitable for ages 2+ with help from grownups)

🍕The Sommi pizza van weekend dates: 24, 25, 31 October and 1 November.

Normal admission or National Trust membership applies.
Head to the National Trust website for Emmetts Garden for more info including opening times, admission prices and to book Spooky Woodcraft workshop tickets.

📷 ©National Trust

Find us: National Trust Emmetts Garden, Ide Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 6BA

National Trust London and South East National Trust

Looking for Halloween Weekend crafting fun for kids young and old?29 Oct–1 NovSpiderweb craft workshops for children age...
25/10/2026

Looking for Halloween Weekend crafting fun for kids young and old?
29 Oct–1 Nov
Spiderweb craft workshops for children aged 2+ with help from their grownups
Free with admission, drop-in sessions with volunteers on hand to help.

Spooky Woodcraft workshops
For ages 8+, led by Natalia from Wild Side Learning.
Learn how to safely use carving tools to whittle a wooden mushroom keyring to take home.
Pre-book tickets, £8 (normal admission applies)

Find out more and pre-book for woodcraft on the National Trust Emmetts Garden website.

📷©Natalia F**a Lasheras
National Trust London and South East National Trust

Thank you to everyone who everyone who joined us for the Autumn Talks weekend!The Autumn Festival continues to 1 Novembe...
24/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who everyone who joined us for the Autumn Talks weekend!

The Autumn Festival continues to 1 November.

📷A few spaces are still available for the autumn photography workshop on 27 October and there is plenty of beauty to capture at Emmetts Garden this autumn.
Pre-book on the National Trust Emmetts Garden website.

Come along for fun for the family: Half term, Halloween and more:
🍄Family activity trail: Fun-Gus Saves the Forest
👻Stranger Folk Digital Adventure
🎠Children’s fairground rides Friday 23 October–Sunday 1 November

🎃Halloween craft workshops
Thursday 29 October–Sunday 1 November
🪵Halloween Spooky Woodcraft workshop: for kids ages 8+, pre-book £8 tickets (admission applies).
🕸Halloween Spiderweb Weaving Workshop: for kids ages 2+ with help from their grownups, drop-in sessions, free with admission.

📷 ©National Trust/Kate York

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24/10/2026
24/10/2026

What's on for kids at Emmetts Garden near Sevenoaks in Kent?

Fun-Gus Family activity trail
Children's fairground rides
Halloween weekend craft workshops
Stranger Folk digital adventure

On now until Sunday 1 November.

Part of the Autumn Festival at Emmetts Garden.
Head to our website to find out more and pre-book for Spooky Woodcraft workshops.

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Ide Hill
Sevenoaks
TN146BA

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