We have a fun, creative programme of drop-in events running throughout the season. All these events are included in your entry price.
We also have outdoor theatre performances in our Walled Garden as well as our adult craft workshops and yoga. There is a charge for these and you need to book in advance.
Scroll down to see what you can do at Riverhill this season…….
Eden Valley Artists return with a selling exhibition of new works and a refreshingly creative programme of workshops, a good time to try something new.
Celebrate the turning of the seasons with our new creative workshop.
Wed - Sun
Our fabulous Pumpkin Festival returns. With BYO carving, Pumpkin Hunt around the Gardens, plus our gorgeous grotto, filled with carving inspiration and autumnal colours.
Take some time for yourself and enjoy that back to school freshness. Join us in the Gardens for a week of refreshing, resetting and reclaiming…
With drop-in yoga and mindfulness taster sessions, from Danielle from The Journey Yoga Studio.
It is the last week of the hols and we couldn’t have a whole Himalayan summer without including this guy!
Make your own shadow puppet with paper fasteners and sticks and then lets put on a show!
Symbolising oneness and said to protect the sleeper from bad dreams, enjoy using bamboo and wool to create one unique to you.
Mandala means ‘circle’ in the ancient Sanskrit language and is used to help create balance and harmony. It is also a meditative and relaxing process, so take your time.
Jinzo, or clay sculpture, is one of the oldest crafts in Bhutan and has been practiced and passed down over the centuries. Design and make your own magical creature to watch over you.
This summer lets have an exotic staycation as we turn to the Himalayas for inspiration for our craft activities.
Make a string of flags to take home, plus an extra one to add to the Riverhill Collection, which we will be proudly displaying for the rest of the Summer.
Present Laughter is a razor sharp and highly comic exploration of the ups and downs of fame brought up to date for the Instagram age.
Run by Danielle from The Journey Yoga Studio.
For all enquiries and to book please contact her direct. Click here to go to her site.
Run by Danielle from The Journey Yoga Studio.
For all enquiries and to book please contact her direct. Click here to go to her site.
A new event for us, and a long overdue celebration of our incredible fern collection. Plus a chance to learn more about these fascinating and ancient plants.
19th - 23rd June (11 - 3)
An amazing opportunity for our visitors; Art in June Exhibitor, Abbie Hart, will be in the Garden Room to draw your dogs.
£20 per dog. All size dogs very welcome!
Due to popularity, we are now reserving slots. TO BOOK ONE PLEASE EMAIL ABBIE: abbhart@googlemail.com
Abbie will be working in pastel, ink & watercolor.
Card payments please. 11 - 3. Normal garden entry charges apply.
An amazing opportunity for our visitors; Art in June Exhibitor, Abbie Hart, will be in the Garden Room to draw your dogs.
£20 per dog. All size dogs very welcome!
Due to popularity, we are now reserving slots. TO BOOK ONE PLEASE EMAIL ABBIE: abbhart@googlemail.com
Abbie will be working in pastel, ink & watercolor.
Card payments please. 11 - 3. Normal garden entry charges apply.
More dates added: 19th - 23rd June (11 - 3)
We always have two days in our season when all our entrance takings are donated to the National Garden Scheme. Join us today and help to support an excellent cause whilst having an excellent day out!
Run by Danielle from The Journey Yoga Studio.
For all enquiries and to book please contact her direct. Click here to go to her site.
Aimed at our littlest guests. This is a lovely way to spark imaginations and keep little legs moving as you explore the Gardens together.
Celebrating the blooms of Riverhill, especially the incredible Allium and Peony borders in our Walled Garden.
Performance starts: 5:00 Walled Garden opens for picnics: 4:00
Join The HandleBards at Riverhill for a bicycle-powered, laugh-out-loud production of Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of Errors’
We love him, you love him, let’s hunt for him and all his possessions, forgetful old dog that he is!
Run by Danielle from The Journey Yoga Studio.
For all enquiries and to book please contact her direct. Click here to go to her site.
All entry proceeds today go to this incredible charity.
We will be learning to make little plant pots out of recycled newspaper and then planting a seed inside for you to take home and nurture.
Run by Danielle from The Journey Yoga Studio.
For all enquiries and to book please contact her direct. Click here to go to her site.
Wed - Sun
Our fabulous Pumpkin Festival returns. With BYO carving, Pumpkin Hunt around the Gardens, plus our gorgeous grotto, filled with carving inspiration and autumnal colours.
Celebrate the turning of the seasons and learn to make a wreath with all the beautiful colours of autumn.
Due to the popularity of Pat and her fab baskets we have added another date! 6 places only and they tend to go fast so get boked in!
Fun workshop with expert guidance . Introducing you to the traditional craft of basket weaving, no experience is necessary.
Run by Danielle from The Journey Yoga Studio.
For all enquiries and to book please contact her direct. Click here to go to her site.
Building on the success of our 2022 exhibition with the Eden Valley Artists, this year they will be drawing inspiration from our magical Rock Garden.
See their programme of free, drop-in workshops, demonstrations and tours here
