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FAQs / Help

Are refreshments available?

There are no refreshments available.

Do you allow dogs?

Dogs are not admitted, other than trained accessibility dogs, nor for reasons of animal welfare may they be left in parked cars.

Can I bring a picnic?

With the exception of the National Gardens Scheme Open Day, picnics are not permitted in the gardens.

Where do I park?

Please follow the signs for parking. Disabled parking will be available by the Maze for Blue Badge holders.

Do you offer Garden Tours?

Tailored private tours of the garden can be arranged by contacting us on 01732 744 809 or email for details.

Tours can accommodate a maximum of 25 people.

Are you accessible to wheelchair users?

The gardens are accessible to wheelchairs but the toilets are not. 

How do we find you?

You can find us here.

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BY ROAD

Chevening is situated just inside the M25 at Junction 5.

Travelling Westbound (clockwise) from Dartford Tunnel

  • At Junction 4 follow the exit road for 1 mile.
  • Take the first turning on the roundabout signed “A224 Badgers Mount/Dunton Green”.
  • Follow the A224 for 3.3 miles.
  • Continue straight over the roundabout joining the B2211 “Sundridge” for 1 mile.
  • At the crossroads turn right into Chevening Road marked “Chevening Church.  No Through Road”.
  • Past Church to Main Gate

Travelling Eastbound towards Dartford Tunnel

  • At Junction 5 follow M26 (do not branch left onto M25).
  • Take first exit (400 yards along M26) marked “A21 Sevenoaks, Hastings”.
  • After ½ mile on A21 take first slip road marked “A25 Sevenoaks, Riverhead”.
  • After 50 yards turn sharp left “Chipstead ½ mile”.
  • At first road junction in Chipstead, fork left into Chevening Road.
  • Road takes you over the M25 to crossroads.
  • Straight over crossroads marked “Chevening Church. No Through Road”.
  • Past Church to Main Gate

Travelling Westbound on M20/M26

Note:   There is no exit from the M26 southbound at Sevenoaks

  • Leave M26 at Junction 2a.
  • At first exit on roundabout, turn right onto A25.   Follow A25 to Riverhead.
  • At Riverhead roundabout, follow road marked “A25 Westerham, A21 Hastings”.
  • After 1 mile the road becomes dual carriageway.
  • Turn right towards “Chipstead”. 
  • At first road junction in Chipstead, fork left into Chevening Road.
  • Road takes you over the M25 to crossroads.
  • Straight over crossroads marked “Chevening Church. No Through Road”.
  • Past Church to Main Gate

 

Can I volunteer at Chevening Gardens?

Our Garden team is expert, energetic and fun – and currently on the lookout for new recruits! Find out how you could volunteer and join our garden team by emailing us

I haven't received my email confirmation, what should I do?

Firstly, check it hasn’t gone into your email junk folder.  If it’s not there, please call 01732 744 809 so we can check your details and re-send the confirmation to you.

Do I need to print out my ticket

No, so long as you can show your ticket on your phone or tablet

Can I get a refund for a ticket I didn’t use?

Refunds are only paid in the event that the Chevening Estate has closed the Gardens on a date that has been pre-booked.

Do you allow bicycles or scooters of any sort?

No bicycles or scooters are permitted.