Stranger Folk digital adventure at Emmetts Garden
Emmetts Garden (National Trust), Ide Hill · 16 October to 1 November 2026
Image: Emmetts GardenA folklore game played on the free Stranger Folk app, where the Old Crone sets families silly and magical tasks to find goblins and boggarts and close a rift between worlds. One phone is enough for a family. It takes about 20 minutes or can be spread through a visit.
Highlights
- Folklore-themed game on the free National Trust app
- One phone per family is enough
- Play in about 20 minutes or dip in through the day
Good to know
- Download the app before you arrive; free Wi-Fi covers only some areas
- Get the Magic Word to start the game at Visitor Reception
Getting there
Emmetts Garden (National Trust), Ide Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 6BA
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