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Emmetts Garden

Emmetts Garden
Ide Hill
Sevenoaks

TN14 6AY

tel: 01732 868 381
fax: 01732 750490

Area: Kent
Show Map Location:
Overview Map (30 Km)
Detailed Map (1.5 Km)

Visitor Information

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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Emmetts Garden
Kent
All details updated* as of: 07/02/2008

Disabled information plus mobility and walking aids

Opening Days and Hours

15 Mar - 1 Jun 08, 11-5, Tues - Sun
4 Jun - 29 Jun 08, 11-5, Wed - Sun
2 Jul - 2 Nov 08, 11-5, Wed, Sat & Sun
Open BH Mons. Last admission 45mins before closing

Parties / Coaches: Yes

Groups / Coaches need Appointment: Yes

House Open for Viewing: No

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National Garden Scheme days: No

Best Times of Year to Visit:
Spring & Autumn

To see:
Azaleas, acers, magnolias, roses, rare trees & shrubs.

Admission Prices

£5.35, child £1.35, family £12. Groups £4.45. Joint ticket with Quebec House: £8

Onsite Facilities

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes

Shop: Yes
Plants for Sale: Yes
Lunches: No

Teas: Yes
Light Refreshment: Yes
Picnics: Yes

Dogs Allowed: Yes
On Lead only: Yes
Special Events: Yes

Other Facilities:
Limited access for the disabled.

Garden Features

Interesting hillside garden with year-round features; Charming informal garden; Open-air tables at tea-room with idyllic views; Great views from the dramatic hilltop location, with the highest tree top in Kent; Rare and exotic trees and shrubs; Noted for its glorious spring flowers and shrubs, and autumn colours

English Heritage Garden Grade: II

National Collection:

Description of Garden

Designer:

This charming and informal garden was laid out in the 19th Century and still contains a variety of exotic and unusual plants and shrubs from many parts of the world. It also boasts the highest treetop in Kent. There are glorious displays of flowering shrubs and spring flowers, both in the garden and surrounding woodland, and in autumn the colours are spectacular. Emmetts is equally attractive for its wonderful views over the Weald of Kent.

History of Garden

The design of the garden was influenced by William Robinson, who advised Frederick Lubbock, the owner of the house from 1890-1926. It was given to the National Trust in 1964 by the then owner, Charles Boise, an American geologist who oversaw a programme of plantings to ensure botanical continuity. A further programme began after the great storm of 1987.

Nearby Kent Hotels, Facilities & Amenities

Hotels & Accommodation:

Restaurants:

Inns & Pubs:
Harrow Inn, Ightham

Villages / Towns / Sightseeing:
Chartwell
Ightham Mote
Knole
Quebec House

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*Information Updates
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(Most recently requested in Jan - Feb 2008)

The garden information above was last updated on 07/02/2008

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