Farms (open to visitors) · South East England
Hop Farm
In or near Nettlestead.
Hop Farm — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Nearest railway station
- Beltring · 0.6 km
- Family-friendly
About
Hop Farm is a other in england-london, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hop Farm is located in London and is known for its agricultural significance. It offers insights into the traditional hop-growing industry, which is integral to British brewing. The farm features various facilities and attractions related to its agricultural heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
Hops have been grown on the farm since at least the 16th century. It was purchased in 1574 by William Lambarde who transferred the farm's ownership the following year to the Worshipful Company of Drapers, with the intention that the rental from the farm should be used to help fund a set of almshouses in Greenwich which he had established. The farm remained in the ownership of the Drapers' Company for over 300 years and became a major producer of hops for the brewing industry, in particular supplying Whitbread. During the late 19th century the farm was rented by Edward White, described as the "father of the hop industry" and as a "legend" in the industry. He expanded the farm and was…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.2020, 0.3959
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- Yalding
- Postcode
- TN12 6QF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Beltring — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Hop Farm (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hop Farm?
- Hop Farm is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode TN12 6QF), in the parish of Yalding.
- What is Hop Farm?
- Hop Farm — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hop Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Beltring, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN12 6QF.
- Who owns Hop Farm?
- Hop Farm is owned by | visitation_num =.
- Is Hop Farm a protected site?
- Yes — Hop Farm is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Hop Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Beltring, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN12 6QF.