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Taste of Kent - Farmer of the Year - Finalist!

Taste of Kent - Farmer of the Year - Finalist!

June 06, 2023

We are thrilled to have been announced as one of the finalists for the Taste Of Kent 'Farmer of the Year' Award. 
Visit Kent's Impact Hero - Conservation in action

Visit Kent's Impact Hero - Conservation in action

June 06, 2023

Showcasing tourism businesses across Kent who are taking steps to embed sustainable tourism into the heart of how they operate and grow. 
Private Lavender Field Hire

Private Lavender Field Hire

May 12, 2023

Did you know… we have a secret Lavender field.. just for private events! 

Kentish Asparagus now in season!

Kentish Asparagus now in season!

May 10, 2023

Grown locally at a farm down the road, and now available from Castle Farm - Asparagus is a great addition to your Spring Summer dishes. Scroll on down for our recipe recommendations for this season’s freshest veggie…..
Buy Castle Farm Lavender Plants online

Buy Castle Farm Lavender Plants online

May 08, 2023

Buy our two favourite Lavender Plant varieties online to enjoy in your garden (Lavender ‘Folgate’ and Lavandin ‘Grosso’). These two varieties are Castle Farm approved, hand-chosen by us, and are the plants you can see growing across our Lavender fields in the Darenth Valley!
Win a £30 Castle Farm Gift Card!

Win a £30 Castle Farm Gift Card!

February 26, 2023

Submit a product review before 12th March 2023, and be in with a chance to win a £30 Castle Farm Gift Card! 

Castle Farm Beef

Castle Farm Beef

February 23, 2023

We take great pride in producing healthy, contented cattle in natural surroundings. Each animal is reared to prime condition under the watchful eye of our herdsman.
The Story Behind The Scent

The Story Behind The Scent

February 22, 2023

Our Ladybird Lavender Oil is unique to Castle Farm –  bred and carefully trialed over the past two decades. But how do you go about developing a brand new plant for oil production? Read on! 

Lavender vs. Lavandin - What is the difference?

Lavender vs. Lavandin - What is the difference?

February 20, 2023

Many people are familiar with the relaxing, calming and delicate scent of Lavender, but fewer are aware of Lavandin - click here to learn the differences! 

Castle Farm Pumpkins & Squashes

Castle Farm Pumpkins & Squashes

September 27, 2022

Visit the farm shop and choose from our wonderful selection of pumpkin varieties - for eating and decoration! All grown on Castle Farm, and hand cut from the fields. 
Fresh or Dried Hops? What to choose...

Fresh or Dried Hops? What to choose...

August 08, 2022

Hop Bines are lovely 3 metre long garlands of foliage and green ‘flowers’, traditionally hung every year to bring luck! Click here to understand what to expect with your order.
Wonderful wheat at Castle Farm

Wonderful wheat at Castle Farm

August 08, 2022

Over one third of the 1200 acres of land at Castle Farm is used to grow wheat. As well as being used for bread making flower, we hand cut and bunch green and golden wheat to be dried and used for interior decoration, shop fit-outs and events!