insideKENT Magazine Issue 76 - July 2018 | Page 72

VISITKENT
SUMMER FUN WITH THE
NATIONAL TRUST
FROM EXPLORING A CANADIAN CAMP AT CHARTWELL TO A KALEIDOSCOPE
OF COLOUR AT EMMETTS GARDEN AND GEORGIAN PARLOUR GAMES AT
QUEBEC HOUSE, THE NATIONAL TRUST IS BURSTING AT THE SEAMS WITH
FAMILY FUN THIS SUMMER.
SUMMER FAMILY ADVENTURES AT CHARTWELL
July comes the flowering of the sweet-scented roses. Banks of delicate
roses create a beautiful border for this tranquil garden, which holds a
stunning view over nearby Ide Hill. Built in the early 20th century, it
remains today a quiet spot for enjoyment and contemplation.
A visit to Emmetts is a wonderful way to while away precious family
time together over the summer holidays. Whether it’s the Ant trail
throughout the school holidays, outdoor theatre or a relaxing day out,
there’s something for everyone. For more details of their summer offer
and opening times, please visit
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/emmetts-garden.
A CENTENARY OF CHANGE AT QUEBEC HOUSE
Get the summer school holidays off to a cracking start with a visit to
Chartwell, Kent. They have lots to do for families including the ‘Around
the World’ family trail in the garden and woodland. Plenty of
opportunities to play in their natural play area, with swings, balance
beams, seesaws, a bomb crater and a Canadian camp to explore. They
also have a new family guide to take you on a tour of the house, where
you can find out about the Churchills who lived at Chartwell.
In the Old Quarry, explore Donkey Jack's Caravan, complete with a
trunk of dressing up clothes. It's just the place to let your imagination
run wild whilst exploring an untold Churchill story.
An exciting new addition to the family play area will be ready just in
time for the summer holidays too – inspired by the tree house that
Churchill built for his children, discover the brand new tree house
complete with a slide.
For more details of our summer offer and opening times, please visit
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell.
SUMMER INSPIRATION AT EMMETTS GARDEN
Standing on one of the
highest spots in Kent,
Emmetts Garden is at its
colourful best in
summer with panoramic
views over the unspoilt
Weald of Kent. A
charming Edwardian
estate once owned by
Frederic Lubbock,
Emmetts contains many
exotic, rare trees and
shrubs from across the
world. With the onset of
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Small but charming, Quebec House in Westerham, Kent was the
childhood home of General James Wolfe – one of Britain’s most famous
military leaders, you can uncover the reality of his noble campaign,
The Battle of Quebec.
This year the National Trust is celebrating the 100th anniversary of
ownership of Quebec House, exploring new stories about Wolfe and
the past 100 years. New artefacts will be put on show, including many
which have never before been on public display. They’ll be hosting a
range of events and activities for people of all ages to have some
Georgian fun.
The whole family can try on Georgian style clothes in the bedroom
and play traditional parlour games in the drawing room. Venture into
the Bicentenary Room and get a real feel for history with their handling
collection. Along with replica uniforms, you can get a hand on the type
of weapons that may have been used in the Quebec campaign. For
more details and opening times, please visit
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/quebec-house.