Open Farm Sunday 2022 at Hukins Hops Farm Family Events

Discover a modern working hop farm on Open Farm Sunday 2022. We'll be offering free 60 minute tours inside the farm throughout the day.

In this very special event, we'll be offering free 60 minute tours inside the farm throughout the day

PLUS - explore the ladybird trail in the hop gardens for the kidsMap provided

You'll get to see the 1960's hop picking machine we use now to pick our hopsWe'll explain the process and you'll also get to see the modern hop kilns (the modern version of oast houses) that dry out the hops

End the day with a little tasting of local beer from breweries that use our hops (soft drinks for the kids)

Suitable for both adults and children on this family friendly event

Duration: 60 mins (various timeslots)

Dates: Check availability to see starting times and available dates

Language: English

Highlights

- Take a guided tour through a working hop farmGet to know hops and how to grow them

- Kids can take part in the ladybird trail (map provided)

- See where and discover how hops are picked and processed in a modern hop facility

- Experience a unique beer tasting learning the true relationship between aroma hops and craft beer

Kent is rich in hop growing and brewing historyVisit the stunning Huskins Hops estate and see how a modern hop farm combines with craft brewing to give you an experience to remember

Step into the 18 foot high hop gardens and learn how hops are grown today to meet the dynamic craft beer market

We'll visit the hops picking and processing facility to see how great British engineering combine with modern technology to pick 320,000 hop plants in just 30 days of harvest!

Includes

- Tour of the hop farm

- Ladybird Trail for the Kids (map provided)

- Beer tastings or soft drinks at the end

Meeting Point

- Outside the Entrance to Hukins Hops

What to bring

- Your booking receipt or gift voucher

- ID card

- Comfortable outdoor shoes and rain jacket (check the weather!)

Know before you go

- The hop building and processing facility has step free access

- Times outside and insider may differ depending on the weather

Category: Community | Local / Community

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