The Rogers family first came here in 1840 and today four generations of the family live on the estate and tend for its exotic gardens.
Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0RR
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Bike storage facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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Easily accessible without car
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Facilities for children
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Free parking
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Garden only
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Parkland / open spaces
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Pet friendly
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Picnic area
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Shop
Riverhill is not suitable for motorised scooters.
Although our paths around the Walled Garden and Rock Garden are smoother and more even. The initial gravel and slope means that our overall recommendation is to not use wheelchairs unless someone has checked the suitability beforehand for your particular needs/equipment.
The shop, cafe and cafe terrace are accessible by wheelchair (However, please be aware that the entrance and disabled parking area is gravelled)
We have accessible parking by the house.
We have an accessible toilet situated next to the Cafe.
There is no charge for wheelchair users or essential companions.
If you would like to talk to us about your specific access requirements then please do get in touch: [email protected] / 01732 459 777.
A creative and welcoming garden, with extensive views over the Weald of Kent. A variety of planting leads to unexpected twists and turns and lots of variety to explore.
Our seasonal highlights include: Bluebell Woods in April, Rhododendrons and azaleas in May, Alliums and Peonies in early June and Roses from July onwards. We also have lovely autumn colour from our acers.
Expect year round beauty in the Walled Garden, with seasonal borders, brilliant potager area and relaxing water feature. The restored Rock Garden, now a haven of ferns and gently tricking water, is also a lovely spot to linger throughout the season.
We have a creative programme of craft events running during school holidays for our youngest visitors. They will also enjoy our hedge maze, den building in the woods, the adventure play area and even the possibility of meeting a yeti!
Onsite cafe, serving light lunches, coffee and cake. We also have a beautiful shed shop selling plants, garden furniture and ornaments and gifts.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Opening Times
Regular Opening Hours
Riverhill Himalayan Gardens is open 10:00am – 5:00pm, Wednesday to Sunday (inclusive) and Bank Holidays. The gardens are closed every Monday and Tuesday, except on Bank Holidays.
Spring Events and Seasonal Highlights
Bluebell Festival
Celebrate the arrival of spring during the Bluebell Festival from 29 April – 3 May 2026, with extended opening on Bank Holiday Monday 4 May. The gardens will be open 10:00am – 5:00pm throughout the festival period. A craft fair will also run during these dates, open 10:00am – 4:00pm.
National Garden Scheme (NGS) Charity Day
The gardens will open for a special charity day on Tuesday 6 May 2026, 10:00am – 5:00pm.
Rhododendron Season
Enjoy the spectacular rhododendron displays from 7 May through 31 May 2026 (and likely beyond). The gardens will be open during regular opening hours on all open days.
Family Activities and Exhibitions
Yeti Spotting in the Chestnut Woods
A fun family activity running 2:00pm – 4:00pm on selected dates throughout May 2026: 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31 May.
Half Term Family Fun: Peg People
During the school half term break, enjoy a creative activity from 23 – 31 May 2026 (excluding Monday 26 May when the gardens are closed). This activity runs 10:00am – 4:00pm on all open days within this period.
Surrey Sculpture Society Exhibition
An art exhibition will be on display from 13 May – 27 September 2026, open during regular garden opening hours (10:00am – 5:00pm, Wednesday–Sunday and Bank Holidays).
Free entry for HH members throughout the season. No pre booking required. Please just remember your HH membership cards for scanning on arrival.
2026 prices
Adult £14
Child £7.50
Family £39
Season Tickets – Adult £36, Child £22, Family £98
Riverhill is very popular with coach tours, special interest groups, horticultural societies and WI groups. Whether you want to learn more about our unique history and plants, need a place to take your art group, or you just want to share a tranquil and peaceful space surrounded by nature, Riverhill is the ideal location for groups of all types and sizes.
All groups must be pre-booked through our office. We will raise an invoice a week before your visit and you can then pay via bacs in advance or cheque or card on the day (It must be in one transaction please)
Our group rate is £11.50 for groups of 12 and above, all arriving at the gardens together (this is a discounted rate and can not be used in conjunction with any other offer).
Our Head Gardener’s Tour is a very popular option. it lasts for about an hour and can be tailored to the interests or requirements of your group. Entry with a tour is £16.50 per head.
Please contact us to book: [email protected] / 01732 459 777
Our school visits are immensely popular and we love having schools here, education is a really important part of our work here at Riverhill and we love getting the children excited about nature and the great outdoors, so important for young minds.
We have a range of possibilities for school visits, you can either come and just enjoy the gardens, build dens in the woods, solve the maze and let off steam in our adventure playground or we do offer a range of workshops. Please see details below:
£10 per child Entrance Fee includes 1 activity from the list below:
Enchanted Scavenger Hunt
Wild Woodland Art
Growing Tour
Sketch Club
. Additional activities from the same list are an additional £3 per child.
Option to add a craft workshop for £5 per child. Choose from:
Marble Mazes
Hobby Horse Making
Minimum group size 20 (Or £200 minimum charge)
1 free adult per 6 paying children (additional adults £14.00)
1:1’s are always free in addition to the above
Groups of 30 plus children: Monday and Tuesdays visits only
Groups of 20 – 30 children: Wednesday to Friday visits only
Coach parking is available, with notice, for up to 2 standard size coaches.
Indoor space for eating lunch is available for wet weather.
There is lots for you to explore independently here, as part of your visit (Maze, den building, play area and viewpoint).
Riverhill is not suitable for motorised scooters.
Although our paths around the Walled Garden and Rock Garden are smoother and more even. The initial gravel and slope means that our overall recommendation is to not use wheelchairs unless someone has checked the suitability beforehand for your particular needs/equipment.
The shop, cafe and cafe terrace are accessible by wheelchair (However, please be aware that the entrance and disabled parking area is gravelled)
We have accessible parking by the house.
We have an accessible toilet situated next to the Cafe.
There is no charge for wheelchair users or essential companions.
If you would like to talk to us about your specific access requirements then please do get in touch: [email protected] / 01732 459 777.
Getting here
Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0RR
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2 miles south of Sevenoaks on the A225.
Sevenoaks station is the nearest train station. There is a bus stop a short walk from the end of the drive.
Riverhill Himalayan Gardens: In Pictures
The Walled Garden and the Wood Garden
The principal features are the Walled Garden, restored in 2011, with sumptuous contemporary grass curves and frothy fountains, Rose Walk, Italianate terraces and Wood Garden.
The Wood Garden displays magnificent colour from carpets of bluebells with a vast array of specimen rhododendrons and azaleas. The gardens also have fantastic views over the Weald of Kent.
A history of gardening
Until World War Two there were eight gardeners, seven men on the home farm and a staff of twelve in the house. Now there is one full time gardener, a team of volunteers and much family participation. Four generations of the family live at Riverhill. We hope you enjoy your visit.
A flying visit to Riverhill Himalayan Gardens
The most wonderful wedding venue
Riverhill is a hidden gem (we do only a handful of weddings each year) offering you the opportunity to have both the wedding ceremony and a marquee reception in the beautiful gardens.
Looking to visit Riverhill Himalayan Gardens?
Riverhill is open from March to October annually, on Wednesdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays. See our Opening Times and Admission information above to understand more, while Historic Houses members can of course enjoy free access when showing their membership card at the gate.
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