Castle Farm is an award-winning family-run farm in the picturesque Darent Valley in north Kent. From its origins (as The Hop Shop) selling dried flowers and decorative hop bines nationwide, the farm has developed an iconic lavender enterprise producing specialist essential oils with associated well-being and cosmetic products and hugely popular Lavender Field visitor events in the summer. The Farm Shop sells a unique range of hand-picked gifts and food as well as its own beef, apple juice, teas, honey and lavender products. In autumn, there are pumpkins and a small orchard opens for PYO. Seasonal workshops teach lavender hearts, wheatsheaves and Christmas wreaths. Trade and online orders are always welcome.

Farm Shop and Coffee Cart open Tuesdays to Saturdays 9am – 5pm. Sundays and Bank Holidays 10am – 5pm.