
Emmetts Garden Autumn Festival: Children’s Fairground
Fri 23 Oct · 11:00
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A traditional fairground returns to Emmetts Garden during half term. The event features classic rides for families. Admission is required.
Join us this half term for the return of the popular traditional fairground at Emmetts Garden, bringing classic rides and family fun to you this autumn.
Local fairground operator Lee Sherwood brings a carousel, swing boats and a teacup ride to Emmetts Garden this season.
Ticketing information:
Fairground access is £10 per wristband per day. This allows a child to go on the rides throughout the day.
You can also take advantage of a combined ticket for £12 which includes a fairground wristband and a Fun-Gus Family Activity Trail booklet (normally £3).
Rides will be open from 10am, with the last ride starting at 3:30pm.
Maximum 10 children per ride.
Wristbands and combined tickets are available to purchase on the day from the Visitor Centre.
Rides are suitable for children aged: 2-8. An adult can accompany their child on the swing boats but not the other rides. (Accompanying adults do not need a wristband.)
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Frequently asked questions
Emmetts Garden Autumn Festival: Children’s Fairground takes place on Friday, 23 October 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Emmetts Garden Autumn Festival: Children’s Fairground is held at Emmetts Garden in Rochester (Ide Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent).
Tickets for Emmetts Garden Autumn Festival: Children’s Fairground can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Emmetts Garden Autumn Festival: Children’s Fairground
Editorial Summary
A traditional fairground returns to Emmetts Garden during half term. The event features classic rides for families. Admission is required.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Join us this half term for the return of the popular traditional fairground at Emmetts Garden, bringing classic rides and family fun to you this autumn.
Local fairground operator Lee Sherwood brings a carousel, swing boats and a teacup ride to Emmetts Garden this season.
Ticketing information:
Fairground access is £10 per wristband per day. This allows a child to go on the rides throughout the day.
You can also take advantage of a combined ticket for £12 which includes a fairground wristband and a Fun-Gus Family Activity Trail booklet (normally £3).
Rides will be open from 10am, with the last ride starting at 3:30pm.
Maximum 10 children per ride.
Wristbands and combined tickets are available to purchase on the day from the Visitor Centre.
Rides are suitable for children aged: 2-8. An adult can accompany their child on the swing boats but not the other rides. (Accompanying adults do not need a wristband.)
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Emmetts Garden Autumn Festival: Children’s Fairground?
Emmetts Garden Autumn Festival: Children’s Fairground takes place on Friday, 23 October 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Where is Emmetts Garden Autumn Festival: Children’s Fairground taking place?
Emmetts Garden Autumn Festival: Children’s Fairground is held at Emmetts Garden in Rochester (Ide Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent).
How do I get tickets for Emmetts Garden Autumn Festival: Children’s Fairground?
Tickets for Emmetts Garden Autumn Festival: Children’s Fairground can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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