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There is a 25 acre lavender farm with café and shop which is located in Banstead (Woodmansterne), Surrey – approximately 15 miles from Central London. The farm is a popular visitor attraction throughout summer where you can wander through a sea of beautiful organic lavender. The lavender normally starts to bloom towards the middle to end of June and the peak time is July and August. During the peak of the season it can get very busy on weekends so they recommend that you plan a week-day visit if possible.
At the farm you can enjoy a delicious, fresh lunch or snack at the relaxed, al fresco café with picnic tables. Whether you fancy a panini, burger or a piece of our gorgeous home-made cake, we have it covered and much more besides! You can also book a lavender cream tea for an extra special touch or enjoy food from the barbecue during July and August. They are licensed to sell a range of alcoholic drinks including our unique lavender cider! Before you leave, don’t forget to visit their shop to buy one of their lavender plants for your garden, or simply treat yourself to their lavender products including toiletries, culinary treats or a beautiful bunch of fresh lavender.
You can also take a tractor ride around the farm which is a wonderful and effortless way to experience the undulating purple expanse of the gorgeous organic lavender. At the height of the season you will be able to see the three different varieties of lavender grown on the farm all in bloom, along with our very happy bees and butterflies. Tractor rides cost £2 per person (Babes in arms are free) and there is no need to book as tickets can be bought from our shop or cafe. They generally start from 10.30am and a circuit of the farm takes about 15 to 20 minutes. The tractor runs throughout the day if there is demand.
The lavender field is located opposite a beautiful park called, The Oaks, where you can see just about every breed, age, colour and size of dog. Once you have had your lavender fix, it is a great option to take a lovely walk through the park which leads you through a wooded area where you can end off at their cafe which has its very own doggy menu which includes starters, mains and... doggy ice cream in two flavours; crunchy carrot and a personal favourite, Smelly Sock. This park provides a great social experience for both pooches and humans alike.
Luna walks a lot
12/08/2020 at 11:21 amPretty dog walk
Lovely place to get some nice pictures of your dog in the lavender mainly in bloom from end of July through to late August. Dogs are welcome in the fields and in the cafe which is outdoor based. It’s not a great deal of space for a long dog walk but there is a park across the road you could walk before or after. Our doggy was enjoying the different colours and scents but feel it could have been a bit of a sensory overload for her. Also lots and lots of bee’s as expected so need to be mindful of the dogs with them.