Mayfield Lavender Farm
Mayfield Lavender Farm
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Family run organic lavender farm in Banstead -just one hour from central London. Open to the public June July and August (check website for details). We also have a shop and cafe in Epsom that is open all year.
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705 reviews
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saga s
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
nice dayout with family.have a lovely time in beer garden with lavender beer .highly recommended if plan your day out
Written 31 October 2023
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Veronica L
97 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Lovely view. Not a very exciting place other than take pics and have some ice-cream. The entrance fee was 5 pounds. Can spend probably 1-2 hours there. There are a lot of lavender products there you can buy and the staff there are quite helpful and friendly.
Written 3 September 2023
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Thank you 🙏
Written 4 September 2023
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Alison J
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
Staff are really friendly and helpful.
The cafe is very lovely, clean and spacious.
We had cake, coffee and tea all of which were lovely.
My sister and I brought our mum here for a 75th Birthday treat.
The cafe is very lovely, clean and spacious.
We had cake, coffee and tea all of which were lovely.
My sister and I brought our mum here for a 75th Birthday treat.
Written 26 August 2023
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Thank you for your lovely comments. We are very pleased you had a nice time with your Mum
Written 1 September 2023
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Paradise39678678800
5 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Absolutely lovely! I really enjoyed the afternoon tea, so good I went twice this summer. I would highly recommend to all. Beautiful lavender which is fully grown the further down the field. A cute little shop whereby you're spoilt for choice. Everyone is warm & friendly, lovely atmosphere and will visit again.
Written 23 August 2023
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Thank you for your lovely comments and we help to welcome you again. 🙏
Written 1 September 2023
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Bafs B
London, UK59 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
A nice little summer visit- free to walk through the fields and go into coffee shop.
Entrance fees applies to some parts.
Car parking on site and for us it was part of a hike through some open fields .
Great photo shoot location.
Entrance fees applies to some parts.
Car parking on site and for us it was part of a hike through some open fields .
Great photo shoot location.
Written 20 August 2023
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Thank you for your review 🙏
Written 31 August 2023
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Rosemary S
Horley, UK119 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
My little grandson loved the tractor ride, so did I as I could smell the beautiful lavender. The food looked good although I didn't try it, we just had very cold bottles of water. I did buy a pulse point lavender oil and a gift pack for a friend. We all enjoyed the afternoon and I thought the prices reasonable for a family trip out.
Written 16 August 2023
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Thank you for your nice review 🙏
Written 31 August 2023
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Chris
Hinckley, UK876 contributions
Jul 2023
We were in the area and decided to visit here. You have to pay £5 per person when you drive in. Parking can be an issue at busy times. The field is nice to have a walk around. There are a few portaloos near to the car entrance. There is a small shop and small drinks van/shop also near the entrance with some outdoor seating and tables. There is a small tractor train which goes around the boundary of the field which costs about £2.50 per person under 2s are free (thought this would have been included in the £5 entrance fee). The ride is ok and good for kids.
Overall the place is ok, a lot of people visit so parking can be an issue. lots of lavender and wild flowers.
Overall the place is ok, a lot of people visit so parking can be an issue. lots of lavender and wild flowers.
Written 1 August 2023
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Thank you 🙏
Just a small point to add : children up to 12 years old are free entry. 👍
Written 9 August 2023
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FIL M
London, UK472 contributions
Jul 2023
It was lovely to walk around the fields. I personally enjoyed the rows that contained lavender with other flowers and plants to encourage bees, butterflies and other wildlife. The cafe cakes were lavender infused and tasty, however the queue was very long. I imagine because a Saturday afternoon. The queue for the gift shop stall/area was not as lengthy.
Written 31 July 2023
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Thank you for your nice review. Sorry about the queue. Saturday can be busy in July and we know nobody likes to queue so we work as hard as possible to serve everyone quickly 🙏
Written 9 August 2023
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Aleksandra Z
Uxbridge, UK4 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Booked the Paella experience more than a month in advance to ensure availability. Despite the initial beauty of the place and the delicious paella, I must say that our overall experience was quite disappointing. The unfortunate encounter with rain, combined with the lack of preparation from the hosts to accommodate or plan for the weather, put a damper on the day.
The farm itself was undeniably beautiful, with vibrant lavender fields and picturesque scenery which provided a lovely backdrop for a day out. The highlight of the visit was undoubtedly the paella, which was both good and tasty.
However, the disappointment arose when the rain started. It became apparent that the hosts were ill-prepared for such weather conditions. Considering the price of £30 per person, which resulted in a bill of £120 for our family, one would expect better provisions to be in place. Unfortunately, there were not enough covered seating tables available, resulting in half of the guests, including ourselves, getting drenched and cold. Understandably, many people decided to leave as soon as possible, as the experience of being soaked and cold overshadowed any enjoyment we might have had.
To make matters worse, the lack of proper planning extended beyond the seating arrangements. When we arrived a little earlier with the hope of visiting the shop, we were met with disappointment once again. The gates security informed us that we had to come back in 20 minutes, and to our dismay, the shop was already closed. It was a missed opportunity to explore and purchase some lavender products, which would have been a nice addition to the visit.
Overall, I cannot help but feel let down by the experience at Lavender Farm. While the location itself was beautiful and the paella was delicious, the lack of preparation for inclement weather and the missed opportunities to accommodate guests left a bitter taste in my mouth. Considering the price we paid, it simply was not worth getting soaked and cold. With better planning and attention to detail, this could have been a much more enjoyable and satisfying experience.
The farm itself was undeniably beautiful, with vibrant lavender fields and picturesque scenery which provided a lovely backdrop for a day out. The highlight of the visit was undoubtedly the paella, which was both good and tasty.
However, the disappointment arose when the rain started. It became apparent that the hosts were ill-prepared for such weather conditions. Considering the price of £30 per person, which resulted in a bill of £120 for our family, one would expect better provisions to be in place. Unfortunately, there were not enough covered seating tables available, resulting in half of the guests, including ourselves, getting drenched and cold. Understandably, many people decided to leave as soon as possible, as the experience of being soaked and cold overshadowed any enjoyment we might have had.
To make matters worse, the lack of proper planning extended beyond the seating arrangements. When we arrived a little earlier with the hope of visiting the shop, we were met with disappointment once again. The gates security informed us that we had to come back in 20 minutes, and to our dismay, the shop was already closed. It was a missed opportunity to explore and purchase some lavender products, which would have been a nice addition to the visit.
Overall, I cannot help but feel let down by the experience at Lavender Farm. While the location itself was beautiful and the paella was delicious, the lack of preparation for inclement weather and the missed opportunities to accommodate guests left a bitter taste in my mouth. Considering the price we paid, it simply was not worth getting soaked and cold. With better planning and attention to detail, this could have been a much more enjoyable and satisfying experience.
Written 30 July 2023
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It is such a pity to read that you did not enjoy your evening on the farm. It has been real challenge to deal with such an awful July as the weather throughout the month was so unexpectedly wet and cold. In fact it was one of the wettest on record and a complete contrast to the drought and heatwave of 2022. We did our best with our limited resources and restrictions of operating in the green belt. We have had some valuable learnings this season on dealing with bad weather and agree that some things could be improved. We will take on board your comments and look for ways to deal with cold and wet weather in July. Thank you for your comments.
Written 9 August 2023
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Daydream519727
Thames Ditton, UK4 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
The lavender fields are beautiful. The shop and cafe are under canvas. The toilets are portaloos. Staff very helpful and friendly.
We went onto the restaurant and shop, about a ten minute drive from the fields, for lunch. Not such a great experience. You order at a small counter after finding your table, which in our case, was right at the far end of the restaurant,so a bit of a walk for some people. A long queue once back at the counter to order your food. And a long wait for food, they need to rethink how to run this business.
The food was ok but overpriced.
We went onto the restaurant and shop, about a ten minute drive from the fields, for lunch. Not such a great experience. You order at a small counter after finding your table, which in our case, was right at the far end of the restaurant,so a bit of a walk for some people. A long queue once back at the counter to order your food. And a long wait for food, they need to rethink how to run this business.
The food was ok but overpriced.
Written 15 July 2023
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Thank you very much for your 5 stars. We really appreciate that. We also very much appreciate your constructive and helpful comments relating to your experience. We have just recently opened our glass house to the public and we are still evaluating the best way to offer a quality service. We will take your comments on board and try to improve. Best wishes from the Mayfield Team 🙏
Written 18 July 2023
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Can the car park accommodate an average size motorhome to enable visit?
Hello, is the lavender farm dog free?
Tracey K
London, UK3 contributions
Hi,
A friend and I have been planning to visit the lavender fields on 4 September (it’s the earliest date both of us can make it), but I’ve just seen on the website that they close end of August? Is this really the case does anyone know?
After 5 months shielding I’ve really been looking forward to visiting here and getting out of London for the day.
If anyone knows that would be great!
Thanks
Info
Banstead, UK
Hi
You can read all the details on Mayfield Lavender website (which we cannot print here) Our last day this season is Aug 31. 50% has already been harvested and we plan to harvest the balance next weekend - 30th probably. 🙏
Mule100
Surrey, UK52 contributions
Is it buggy friendly?
Info
Banstead, UK
Hi
Our lavender farm is basically a field with lines of lavender growing and a grass or gravel perimeter. The shop and cafe has a pea shingle base and while it is relatively flat the field in general should be considered as an outdoor venue with an uneven surface. If the buggy is large it will not fit between the rows of lavender but if it is small it should be fine. We just ask that you take care when walking with your buggy in the plants as it may damage the plants. I hope that helps. Best wishes
Brendan
Mary
6 contributions
Hi, I would like to visit next weekend but I would like to be sure that the lavender are blossomed before I come all the way there. Thanks
Info
Banstead, UK
Thanks for your question. That should be an ideal time for the lavender but please be aware that it could be a bit busy if the weather is nice. We always recommend a weekday visit for a calmer experience. Thank you
Are the farm open now during covid 19 for June 2020
Brendan M
Epsom, UK
Hi, we have opened with social distancing measures in place. Please be aware that the lavender does not flower until the end of June normally. Full information on our website Under frequently asked questions (sorry trip advisor won’t allow us to insert a link to make it easier for you to click.
Thank you
Rebecca n
Cowplain, UK14 contributions
Hello, I am visiting tomorrow with my two daughters. Both being dairy free (age 7 and age 18months) does anyone know if they do any food suitable for them such a vegan food? Thanks in advance
Julia
Greater London, UK258 contributions
I can't say that I noticed any when was there (but I wasn't looking for it either, to be honest). Their selection of food is limited so it might be safer to bring a packed lunch (unless anyone else has noticed anything different).
Hey. I'm visiting tomorrow and wanted to know how much the cafe is? Would £10 be enough?
Wanderer580162
3 contributions
Don’t forget the entry fee of £2.50 first! Then For £10 you could get a toastie a lavender cup cake and a cup of tea or lavender punch hopefully. I think £15 would be safer to take. Hope that helps and have a nice time
Anna B
Orlando, FL442 contributions
Hello,
Can anyone recommend a place to stay within close proximity to Mayfield Lavender Farm? Hotel or B&B?
Info
Banstead, UK
There is a Premier in In Epsom town centre and you can get the 166 bus from our farm. Not every 166 goes all the way to our farm so just check with the driver before you set off. 😁
BusyB2000
London, UK8 contributions
Hi, is the lavender still in full bloom today - June 2nd?
From June 1 to the end of June the lavender is growing still so it is predominantly green. During the period of end of June to end of August the lavender is flowers and turns purple.
Luisa F
Italy2,288 contributions
good evening, I wanted to know if lavender has already blossomed, because on Sunday 9 June I come to visit your farm. thank you, Luisa
Info
Banstead, UK
Hi Louisa
The lavender normally blossoms from about the third week in June - it depends on the weather. Now it is still green.
Best wishes
Brendan
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