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Garden Name: Emmetts Garden
Last Modified: 18/01/2011
Garden ID: 0227

pic: 0227_Emmetts.jpg

Owner: National Trust
Address:
Ide Hill
Sevenoaks

Postcode: TN14 6AY
County: Kent

tel: 01732 868 381
fax: 01732 750490
website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-emmettsgarden
email: emmetts {at} nationaltrust.org.uk

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.
Restoration of rose garden to reflect its heyday.

English Heritage Grade:
II

Opening Times:
12th Mar - 30th Oct; Sat - Wed; 11am - 5pm
Open BH Mons & Good Fri. Last admission 45 mins before closing

Best Times of Year to Visit: 
Spring & Autumn

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

National Collection: 


National Garden Scheme days: No
Comments: 

Parties / Coaches: Yes 
Comments: 

Viewing by Appointment: Yes
Comments:  

House Open for Viewing: No
Comments: 

Admission Prices:
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets):
adult £6.50 (£5.90), child £1.70 (£1.50), family £14.70 (£13.30)

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Shop: Yes
Plants for Sale: Yes
Lunches: No
Teas: Yes
Refreshments: Yes
Picnics: Yes
Dogs allowed: Yes
Only on Lead: Yes
Events: Yes

Other Facilities:
Limited access for the disabled.


Designer: 
Description of Garden:
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: 
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.

Local Inns: 
Harrow Inn, Ightham

Accomodation: 


Restaurants: 


Village/Town/Sightseeing: 
Chartwell
Ightham Mote
Knole
Quebec House