Group Visits

We welcome groups at Riverhill

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 photography workshop, 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.

Please note that RHS Membership, Historic House Membership & Gardeners World 2 for 1 cards are NOT valid for group bookings

GROUP VISITS DURING OUR 2024 season (13.03.24 - 27.10.24)

• Groups arriving in separate cars or minibus - Can visit Wednesday to Friday.

• Groups of 30 - 56 & ALL coach parties - Can only visit Monday and Tuesday (excl Bank Holiday Mondays). Please note that the Cafe will be closed, picnics welcome. You will have the gardens to yourselves on these days as we are closed to the public.

  All groups must be booked in advance, please contact the office to book.

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Head Gardener’s Tour

Our most popular group option. Explore the gardens with our Head Gardener, learn more about the history and restoration of the gardens as well as our future plans and take full advantage of her incredible gardening knowledge with any questions!

These informative and relaxed tours can be tailored to the specific interests or needs of your group, if there is a particular area you are keen to learn more about or you would prefer to keep to the flatter areas of the gardens please just let us know when you book in.

Tours last for around an hour and are available Monday – Friday, must be booked in advance.

Group entrance to the Gardens with Head Gardener’s Tour: £15.50 per head

Minimum group size of 12 people (Or if you still would like a tour for less than 12 we are happy to do it but cost would be £186 for the group)

See other pricing options in the Information for Group Organisers

Information for Group Organisers

2024 Group prices (for groups between 12 and 56)

Admission to the gardens only - £10.50

Please note that RHS Membership, Historic House Membership and Gardener’s World 2 for 1 cards are not accepted for group bookings.

Admission, with Head Gardener’s Tour - £15.50 (min group size of 12)

Payment

When you visit as a group the total cost must be paid in a single payment and group rates can only be applied if your group comprises of 12 people or more, and you all arrive in the grounds together. Our maximum group size is 56 people.

We ask for final numbers 5 days before your visit, at which point an invoice will be raised for you.

We accept all major debit and credit cards and cheques (payable to Riverhill Gardens Ltd). We offer free admission to your coach driver.

Please note that RHS Membership, Historic House Membership and Gardener’s World 2 for 1 cards are not accepted for group bookings.

Transport & Accessibility

We welcome coaches and can park up to 2 standard size coaches in our designated parking area. This must be arranged and booked in advance and must be for a MONDAY or TUESDAY only when we are closed to the public.

Please make sure that the coach company you are using for your trip is familiar with our coach access and parking requirements.

The paths here can be a little uneven and steep at points and we recommend that everyone wears flat, sturdy footwear. However recent path renovations mean that the key highlights of our gardens ( Walled Garden, primrose meadow, Rock Garden, top terrace and summer house) are all now fully accessible with lovely smooth paths. Our Head Gardener’s tour can be fully customised to suit the access needs of your group.

If you have any concerns over access for any of your group then please let us know so we can discuss options.

Booking

We do tend to get booked up quickly for group visits so please do contact us as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. To check availability and discuss options please contact us using the button below, or call us on 01732 459 777.

Additional Planning Information

You may also find the following pages helpful for planning your group excursion to Riverhill: