As the football season was finished and there were no craft fairs to visit we decided to get some use from our National Trust Membership tickets. Headed towards Kent and had planned to stop off along the A25 to visit Quebec House in Westerham but it was too early. Went on to Emmetts Gardens - a quiet retreat with spectacular views over Ide Hill and the High Weald of Kent. The rock gardens were beautiful and the rose garden will be lovely in a couple more weeks.
Took advantage of the sunny weather (even though the temperatures were more like winter) to visit the beautiful gardens at Sissinghurst and have a picnic. Plans started well but the heavens opened just as we arrived at the car park. 
People were hurrying back to their cars clutching blankets, hampers and belongings but, once we'd had our lunch the sun returned and we spent a good couple of hours walking round the grounds, shops, gardens and tower. The place is usually so busy that entrance tickets are timed but the earlier shower meant we went straight in and had time and space to take loads of photos.
People were hurrying back to their cars clutching blankets, hampers and belongings but, once we'd had our lunch the sun returned and we spent a good couple of hours walking round the grounds, shops, gardens and tower. The place is usually so busy that entrance tickets are timed but the earlier shower meant we went straight in and had time and space to take loads of photos.
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