History of The Hop Farm

The Hop Farm is Kent's iconic and historic landmark. Featuring the world's largest collection of Victorian oast houses, it was a major supplier of hops to London breweries in the 19th and 20th centuries. Families across the South East and beyond used to spend the summer holidays working in the rolling countryside around the Hop Farm, harvesting hops and preparing them to be transported.

The hop pockets were delivered to the local train station using the strength of the famous Shire horses. The Hop Farm is now an award-winning campsite, events venue and home to many businesses.