The Hop Farm Family Park

The Hop Farm Family Park (Kent Entertainment Ltd) Paddock Wood, Tonbridge Kent TN12 6PY
1-90 Years
Paid

Description

The Hop Farm in Kent is a historic and iconic landmark, home to the world’s largest collection of Victorian oast houses. Once a major supplier of hops to London breweries during the 19th and 20th centuries, it was a hub of countryside life where families worked during harvest seasons, with Shire horses transporting hop pockets to local stations. Today, The Hop Farm is an award-winning family attraction, events venue, and campsite welcoming over 500,000 visitors annually. Spanning countryside equal to 100 football pitches, it beautifully preserves its heritage through a museum showcasing the life of hop pickers and the art of hop growing. T

he Family Park features Yesterday’s World Museum, displaying over 1,000 artefacts from the 1900s, offering visitors a nostalgic journey through history. Alongside its heritage displays, The Hop Farm hosts a wide variety of events throughout the year, making it a perfect destination for families and history enthusiasts alike.

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Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

What to see

  • The Hop Farm opens its gates to over 500,000 visitors every year offering a wealth of events and attractions for all ages to enjoy. Stretched over beautiful countryside the size of 100 football pitches, the farm began life as a part of the biggest industry in Victorian Kent, a real working hop farm.
  • The recent additions to the Hop farm have not eclipsed its roots and the museum on the site depicts perfectly what life was like as a hop picker and ensures that future generations can enjoy learning about the art of hop picking.
  • The Hop Farm Family Park attraction hosts the museum Yesterdays World with over 1000 artefacts dating back to the 1900s. Visit The Hop Farm and immerse yourself in a fabulous trip down memory lane. The Museum is only open on park open days.
  • Campsite and Touring Park: Superb touring and campsite is open all year round and is delightfully set in over 500 acres of beautiful open fields and woodland. It is an award-winning Kent campsite and has the spectacular and historic Oast village - the largest Oast house collection in the world. It's the ultimate backdrop and a fantastic base for exploring Kent's Garden of England. To See More Visit.
  • Events: The Hop Farm hosts a wide range of events throughout the year. Visit: https://thehopfarm.co.uk/events

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

  • For information on pricing contact the venue directly.

Pricing URL: https://thehopfarm.co.uk/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

  • With its wide selection of function suites, The Hop Farm is ideal for parties and private events. The rooms for hire are perfect for a birthday party, anniversary parties and all celebrations.
  • Hospitality team can help you organise the event if you wish, whether its sourcing a recommended DJ or band, or providing a BBQ or Hog Roast. The function suites face onto lawns and event fields, meaning you have the option to have both indoor and outdoor space. Further entertainment can be arranged, for example rodeo bulls, ski simulators, lawn games and more. Choose The Hop Farm for your party and enjoy a memorable night of fun! To discuss your party or celebration email the Hospitality Team today at info@shiresoast.co.uk
  • Availability and Prices: https://thehopfarm.co.uk/venue/availability-and-prices

Address: The Hop Farm Family Park (Kent Entertainment Ltd) Paddock Wood, Tonbridge Kent TN12 6PY

Post Code: TN12 6PY

Council: Maidstone

County: Kent

  • The venue is just 40 miles from central London, with plenty of great transport links. 
  • Find by car: You can find the venue on the A228 near Paddock Wood, Kent with plenty of parking. Follow the brown tourist signs from junction 4 of the M20 or junction 5 of the M25 onto the A21 South. You will spot iconic Kentish Oasts as the family park comes in to view. They have car parking for Family Park customers with over 1,000 spaces and there is designated disabled car parking and coach parking near the entrance. Please note the Hop Farm isn't responsible for damage or loss to vehicles and their contents that are either parked in the Main Car Park or event fields for events taking place at the Hop Farm.
  • By Train: If you want to catch the train, the closest station is Paddock Wood. Book a Streamline taxi to be transported to The Hop Farm from the industrial side of the station or catch the bus which drops off at The Hop Farm.
  • Travel by train with Southeastern: You can buy train tickets online or visit www.southeasternrailway.co.uk for more information.
  • By Taxi: If you live in or around Kent, or arrive at the nearest mainline train station, Paddock Wood, grab a cab from the local taxi firm. For all transport needs http://www.airport-executive-taxi.co.uk/
  • By Bus: If you want to catch the bus from Paddock Wood, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge or Maidstone, please visit the Arriva buses website for timetables or call on 0871 2002233 for times and details.

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