🌻Sunflower Field Opens Friday 7th August🌻

🌻Sunflower Field Opens Friday 7th August🌻

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SUNFLOWER SEASON 2026

Everything you need to know about visiting Castle Farm this Sunflower Season.

what to expect

Pick Your Own

Choose the best blooms

  • £1 per PYO stem or £2 ready picked
  • Secateurs available to borrow
  • Pick as many as you like!

Take Pictures

Photo opportunities for the whole family

  • Climb aboard our vintage tractor
  • Pose amongst hundreds of sunflowers
  • Sit by our giant bale Sunflower

Play in the Field

Bales and bales of fun

  • Mini maze for smallest visitors
  • Bale towers for the brave
  • Kids of all ages can clamber freely

Pick Your Own

Choose the best blooms

  • £1 per PYO stem or £2 ready picked
  • Secateurs available to borrow
  • Pick as many as you like!

Take Pictures

Photo opportunities for the whole family

  • Climb aboard our vintage tractor
  • Pose amongst hundreds of sunflowers
  • Sit by our giant bale Sunflower

Play in the Field

Bales and bales of fun

  • Mini maze for smallest visitors
  • Bale towers for the brave
  • Kids of all ages can clamber freely

TICKET PRICES

Adult (16+) - £4 / £3.40 with Summer 2026 Vat reduction

Child (3-15) - £2 / £1.70 with Summer 2026 Vat reduction

Infant (0-2) - Free

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TIMESLOTS

This year we will be opening up ARRIVAL time slots for you to choose from.

Morning 10am-12pm

Lunchtime 12pm-2pm

Afternoon 2pm-4pm. 

Arrive between your given times and stay as long as you wish. The field closes at 4pm. 

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TICKET PRICES

Adult (16+) - £4 / £3.40 with Summer 2026 Vat reduction

Child (3-15) - £2 / £1.70 with Summer 2026 Vat reduction

Infant (0-2) - Free

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TIMESLOTS

This year we will be opening up ARRIVAL time slots for you to choose from.

Morning 10am-12pm

Lunchtime 12pm-2pm

Afternoon 2pm-4pm. 

Arrive between your given times and stay as long as you wish. The field closes at 4pm. 

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parking

parking

Parking is free at Castle Farm.

Signs will direct you to the best parking upon arrival at Castle Farm.

To accomodate all visitors we ask that you do not leave your vehicle here if going for a walk.

Parking is free at Castle Farm.

Signs will direct you to the best parking upon arrival at Castle Farm.

To accomodate all visitors we ask that you do not leave your vehicle here if going for a walk.

BOOKING

BOOKING

We recommend booking in advance for confirmed access however you are welcome to buy a ticket on the gate although you may have to wait if the field is fully booked.

We recommend booking in advance for confirmed access however you are welcome to buy a ticket on the gate although you may have to wait if the field is fully booked.

Open all year

The Farm Shop

The Farm Shop is open Tuesday - Sunday throughout the year (closed on Mondays except some Bank Holidays), offering farm foods, Lavender products, gifts, decorations and seasonal produce. There is always something new - and you can take in the lovely water meadow views while you enjoy a hot drink from the Coffee Cart.

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Awarded Small Farm Shop of the Year 2025 by the Farm Retail Association.

More Information

LAVENDER SEASON FAQ

GENERAL

The Lavender at Castle Farm usually begins bloom in mid / late June through until late July when we harvest the flowers for their precious Lavender Essential Oil.

Exact flowering dates every year depend on the weather in the lead up to summer.

We love dogs here at Castle Farm and they are very welcome on site on a lead, and at our 'Guided Distillery & Field Tours' & 'Lavender Walks' Events. 

Due to the foods we stock, dogs are not permitted inside our main farm shop or at our Lavender Picnic event or Workshops, unless a registered Guide Dog or registered Assistance Dog.

All of our experiences are all weather events and will go ahead come rain or shine!

In the Lavender Picnic Field we have large marquees which offer cover in the event of rain or shelter if it is sunny.

In the Lavender Walks field, we have a large gazebo at the bottom of the field, but recommend umbrellas if it’s raining (the Lavender can be particularly fragrant in the rain!).

On our Guided Lavender Tours, we have covered gazebos in the Lavender Fields for when the guide is talking to the group, however the walk over to the distillery is not under cover.

Tickets & booking

Yes, access to the lavender fields is only permitted if you have a ticket for one of our events. This helps us preserve the beauty of the farm and ensure a safe, relaxed environment for all.

Of course, if you do not wish to purchase a ticket for an event you can enjoy the beautiful views of the valley from the farm shop or the public footpaths which cross the farm.

Customers can amend their own bookings using the secure link in their confirmation email, subject to availability. The timeframe in which customers can amend bookings differs per event. Please see your confirmation email for details. After this timeframe, amendments are not permitted.


Contact the events team on tickets@castlefarmkent.co.uk for all ticket enquiries.

Castle Farm event tickets are non-refundable. Please check you can attend on your chosen date before you book.

Customers can amend their own bookings using the secure link in their confirmation email, subject to availability. The timeframe in which customers can amend bookings differs per event. Please see your confirmation email for details. After this timeframe, amendments are not permitted.

Contact the events team on tickets@castlefarmkent.co.ukfor all ticket enquiries.

lavender season faq's

do you have questions about an event?

We're always happy to chat and help answer any questions you may have!

You can fill in this form or contact us via WhatsApp by clicking the green icon in the bottom right of the screen.

Please note, our events team is not always based at a desk and so we try our best to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours, Monday - Friday.