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Broxbourne

Riverhill Himalayan Garden near Sevenoaks

Event type: Outing
Date: 8th April 2027
Time: 9:00 am
Group: Gardening (Group 2)
Organiser:
Cost: £37 for coach and admission. Advance booking required with deposit £10
Booking: Note that booking is required.

Home to the Rogers family since 1840, the Riverhill Himalayan Gardens is renowned for its beautiful, historic gardens, surprising planting and expansive views across the Weald of Kent. Seasonal highlights include spectacular bluebell woods in April and May, rhododendrons and azaleas in May, alliums and peony borders in June, roses in July and August and autumn colour in October.
 
The Walled Garden features sculptural terraced lawns and water feature. A fragrant rose walk leads to the newly restored Rock Garden, awash with dappled light, rare ferns and gentle water cascades. The Wood Garden contains a historic rhododendron collection, while the Little Everest Viewpoint offers panoramic views of the surrounding area. 

Meet at Spinning Wheel/Elsie house to pick up the coach at 9am. The cost of the outing is £37 which includes coach and admission. Please contact the Group Leader with a deposit of £10.