Beyond Brighton
Emmetts Garden
One of Kent’s highest spots
About Emmetts Garden
Emmetts Garden occupies one of the highest spots in Kent. Its 19th-century owner, the banker and plantsman Frederic Lubbock, made it both a family home and a homage to horticulture; exotic and rare plants sit alongside open meadows, with views across the Weald.
Why it's on our list
- Views
- Rare plants
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Emmetts Garden before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Emmetts Garden are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Airports
- Gatwick Airport15 miCar or taxi 68 min