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Coolings The Gardener’s Garden Centre

Knockholt, Kent

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Award-winningGCA memberEmployee-owned65% own-grown plantsArthur’s RestaurantDog friendly3+ acres of plants

📞 01959 532269
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📍 Rushmore Hill, Knockholt, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 7NN

⏰ Opening Hours

Monday	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday	9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Hours sourced from coolings.co.uk, September 2026. Open on most Bank Holidays. Always verify before visiting.

🌿 What’s Here

Plants & Nursery

One of the UK’s largest plant displays — over 3 acres of outdoor and indoor plants. Over 65% of the stock is grown at Coolings’ own production nursery on the same site. Specialises in perennials, shrubs, trees, climbers, houseplants, and seasonal bedding.

Arthur’s Restaurant

On-site restaurant serving breakfasts, lunches, cakes, and hot drinks throughout the day. Popular with local regulars and day visitors. Quality food in a pleasant setting overlooking the plant areas.

Garden Advice & Expertise

As a GCA Gold Award-winning centre, expert plant advisers are available throughout the week. Free advice on planting, pests, and garden design is part of the Coolings offer.

Home, Gifts & Garden Accessories

A broad selection of seasonal gifts, garden tools, composts, planters, decorative items, and homewares alongside the plant range.

Coolings Family Membership

A loyalty programme offering exclusive member offers, events, and the Cuttings magazine. Particularly good value for frequent visitors.

Dog Friendly

Well-behaved dogs are welcome throughout the outdoor areas. Water bowls available on request.

📍 Getting Here

🚂 By Rail (Southeastern)

Knockholt station (Southeastern) is approximately 1 mile away. Sevenoaks station (approx 4 miles) has more frequent services from London Charing Cross/Victoria — taxis available from the station forecourt.

🚌 By Bus

Arriva services connect Sevenoaks and Orpington to Knockholt village. Check arrivabus.co.uk for current timetables.

🚗 By Car

On Rushmore Hill off the A21 near Knockholt Pound. Follow signs from J4 of the M25 (A21 south) or from Sevenoaks town centre on the A225 north. Free car park on site.

🚲 By Bike

The North Downs Way National Trail passes close to Knockholt — accessible from Sevenoaks or Orpington via country lanes. A scenic but hilly ride.

Coordinates: 51.3294, 0.0745 · Open in Google Maps

🗺 Nearby Garden Centres

Garden Centre	Area	Approx. Distance
Polhill Garden Centre	Badgers Mount, Sevenoaks	3 miles
Notcutts Tunbridge Wells	Pembury	14 miles
Millbrook Garden Centre	Southfleet, Gravesend	10 miles

Nearby garden centres listed on allgardencentres.co.uk. Distances are straight-line estimates; drive times will be longer.

💡 Before You Go

Arrive early on weekends — the plant area is busy on Saturday mornings in spring and summer.

Over 65% of plants are grown on the nursery at the rear of the site — a genuine plant specialist.

Coolings is a GCA Gold Award winner — one of the most highly regarded independent garden centres in the South East.

M25 J4 (A21) is the quickest motorway approach — avoid the A25 through Sevenoaks town centre at peak times.

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Opening hours: Sourced from Google Business Profile at time of collection. Hours can change — always verify before visiting, especially on bank holidays.
Distances: Straight-line estimates using GPS coordinates. Actual driving distance will be greater.

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