OUR HISTORIC FAMILY FARM IN THE DARENTH VALLEY
OUR HISTORIC FAMILY FARM IN THE DARENTH VALLEY
The arable crops (Wheat, Oats, Barley, Beans & grass seed) and Lavender have now been gathered in, and the valley is settling into the colours of late summer. We have one final glorious weekend of sunflowers to enjoy - see here for Sunflower info– before we turn our attention to the Hop Bine harvest. Pick Your Own Apples start on Friday 5th September and marking the start of a new season of flavours on the farm - click through for PYO Info.
The Farm Shop shelves are brimming with lavender treasures, seasonal decorations, thoughtful gifts and delicious farm produce, while the Coffee Cabin is the perfect place to pause for a drink or treat as part of a late summer walk. Well-behaved dogs on a lead are welcome outside the shop, but we kindly ask that they do not come indoors.
Our Lavender Season is now complete for 2025! The glorious rows were in full bloom from early June to late July - and now the rows are harvested and green. Tickets for 2026 Lavender Season will go on sale in May, and in the meantime you can purchase Lavender Gift Experiences for loved ones, which can be redeemed when the new season rolls in.
This year we were very proud to be awarded Small Farm Shop of the Year 2025!
The Farm Shop is open throughout the year Tuesday - Sundays (closed on Mondays). Filled with local farm foods, seasonal produce, decorations and gift ideas.
Unusual cards, small producers, local Kent artisan crafts and of course, a wonderful range of our Lavender products direct from the farm. Visit us and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, and changing seasons of our family farm.
If you are arriving to the farm via train, you can enjoy a lovely walk from either Eynsford or Shoreham train stations.
Please see our map below that will guide you to the most scenic route, and takes you along the delightful River Darenth - keeping you off the main roads as much as possible!
We love seeing dogs here on Castle Farm, but please keep pooches on a lead at all times and pick up after your dog.
Please note, dogs are not permitted inside the farm shop itself, in our Lavender Picnic Field or on our Lavender Guided Tour events, unless a registered Guide Dog or registered Assistance Dog.
Learn more about visiting Castle Farm with your dog by clicking below.
Come into the shop and make friends & family beautiful gift hampers... choose the basket, and contents and we will wrap them for you.
Alternaitvely - choose a ready made Lavender Hamper from our online selection which can be shipped nationwide.
Enjoy a hot drink from our cute little Coffee Cart when you next visit. Serving up a selection of barrista made drinks and tasty snacks.. perfect to warm you up if you are walking the valley, or to give you that much needed caffine hit!
The Castle Farm Shop overlooks the meadows of the River Darent and our farming policy has ensured that the picturesque quality of the valley’s landscape has been retained.
Our farm shop offers quality farm foods, seasonal fruit, treats, gifts and seasonal decorations.
We also have our Coffee Cart open by the shop every day.
Castle Farm entrance is down a private drive directly off the A225, halfway between the villages of Shoreham and Eynsford, or via Redmans Lane, near Lullingstone Visitor Centre.
The postcode of TN14 7UB can be inaccurate, and take you to the wrong entrance - so follow local signage, or use this link via Google Maps.
On the what3words app, the A225 entrance is: dusty.tigers.event.
There are stations at Eynsford and Shoreham, both of which are 1.5 miles from the farm along the A225 or, as a longer walk between the two villages, along the Darent Valley Footpath. Click here for a map showing the scenic footpath route to follow from Eynsford or Shoreham train stations.
There are no taxi ranks at either of these stations. The nearest taxi ranks are at Swanley, Sevenoaks or Orpington. Check train times at Trainline or National Rail.
A local Eynsford taxi number is Carol on 07759759340.
Swantax taxis 01322 662666.
Go2 provide a request bus service along the A225 to a bus stop at the top of our drive. This service does not operate on Sundays or after 7.30pm.
www.go2now.co.uk or 01732 463964 or search App Store for go2 Sevenoaks. Please note, the only permitted pedestrian access from the A225 will be to a pre-booked limited time event in one of the fields. There is no further pedestrian access through the farm. Please read event information carefully before booking a ticket.
There is a delightful Darent Valley Footpath from Shoreham to Eynsford which goes past some of the lavender fields. You can enter Castle Farm at the Redmans Lane entry, just along from the Lullingstone Visitor Centre. Click here for a map showing the scenic footpath route to follow from Eynsford or Shoreham train stations.
If you have arrived locally by public transport and you are in need of a taxi, please find details below. Similarly if you cannot call an Uber to the farm, here are some local numbers.
A local Eynsford taxi is Carol on 07759759340 (please note: cash only).
Swantax taxis 01322 662666.
Beeline Sevenoaks Taxis 01732 456214.
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