Coolings The Gardener’s Garden Centre

Coolings was started in 1913 in Chislehurst and steadily grew over time! By 1990 the time had come to relocate, so we moved to the 14-acre site at Knockholt in 1990, which became The Gardener’s Garden Centre. The site now has its own production nursery, shop, restaurant, education centre, reservoir and more.

The seasonal plant displays at The Gardener’s Garden Centre are curated by our team of trained horticulturists who are on site to answer questions and advise on plant selection.

Please note we do not fall into the ULEZ expansion area from 29th August 2023

Christmas 2024 Festive Opening Hours

Christmas Eve 9am-3pm (Arthurs 9am-2pm – No lunch service available. Breakfast menu available until 1pm. Last Orders 1pm)

Christmas Day through to New Year’s Day – The Centre will be Closed

2nd January 9am – 5pm (Arthurs 9am-4.30pm)

Opening Hours

Monday to Saturday – 9:00am to 5:00pm

Sunday – 9:00am to 4:30pm

Please note: Last order times for Arthurs – Breakfast is 11.15am, lunch is 3pm, cakes & drinks is 30 minutes prior to Centre closing time.

Home Grown

At Coolings Garden Centre we specialise in plants. Our team of qualified horticulturalists have a wealth of experience and grow over 65% of our plants on our production nursery which covers 4.5 acres of our site here in Knockholt, Kent.

Widest Selection of Plants in the South-East

We have over 3 acres of display area to browse, full of the widest selection of plants in the South-East and plenty of inspiration for your outside space. In particular, we offer varied collections of Herbaceous Perennials, Shrubs, Bedding, Trees and Fruit Trees, Climbing Plants, Heathers, Roses, Acers, Alpines and more!

Find Everything You Need for Your Garden

In our shop, you will find a large range of gardening tools, lawn care, seeds, birdcare, plant feed, houseplants, gardening accessories and much more. We also stock a variety of PTMD Collection home products, offering unique indoor pots, lighting, candles and other home accessories. In the outside shop area, we have a varied choice of stoneware, garden ornaments, pots and containers for your garden as well as the garden essentials such as compost and hanging baskets.

Arthurs Restaurant

Our restaurant, Arthurs, sits in the middle of our garden centre, backing onto a beautiful 1-acre garden. Arthurs serves a delicious selection of home made cakes, as well as breakfasts and light lunches of hot and cold food. Afternoon Tea is also available on selected days and during the festive period, we serve Christmas dinner to help you celebrate.

Learn About Gardening at Coolings

Here at Coolings The Gardener’s Garden Centre, we also run a wide range of gardening-related courses suitable for all gardening knowledge levels in our Education Centre. All courses are taught by experienced tutors and we are the only RHS-approved garden centre in the South-East of England.

Our YouTube video library covers a whole host of topics including gardening how-tos with our team of horticultural experts and behind-the-scenes footage.

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Arthurs

Visit Arthurs, serving a home-made sweet treats, delicious breakfasts and a wide selection of seasonal home cooked light lunches.

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Rushmore Hill, Knockholt, Kent, TN14 7NN

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Coolings The Gardener’s Garden Centre

Rushmore Hill
Knockholt
Kent
TN14 7NN

Browse Departments

Several excellent local businesses are located within our The Gardener’s Garden Centre at Rushmore Hill. Please click on their pages below for more information about their services.

Plant Area

We offer varied collections of Herbaceous Perennials, Shrubs, Bedding, Large Specimen, Trees and Fruit Trees, Climbing Plants, Heathers and Alpines, Roses, Ferns and Japanese Acers, Camellias and more.

Dog Friendly Policy

We love dogs and those that are accompanied by a responsible owner are welcome in our store.

All we ask is that the dogs remain on a lead and any deposits are taken home. Please ask for a bag if an accident should occur.

For hygiene reasons, dogs are only allowed within the designated rear covered seating area within Arthurs Restaurant. They are also very welcome on our external patio areas at the front and rear of the restaurant.

We would also respectfully remind dog owners that not all people love dogs and as such, extra care should be taken to avoid others, especially children.

A water bowl is provided at the entrance to the Garden Centre.

Our award winning team has experts in all areas to ensure your experience at Coolings, The Gardener’s Garden Centre is second to none!

Coolings The Gardener's Garden Centre