The Hop Farm Family Park, Beltring, Kent (images taken before 2009)

Details

Accessibility

Disability Toilet and Baby Changing Facilities. Disability Parking

"The Hop Farm Family Park attraction site is flat and level with easy access for both wheelchairs and pushchairs. There is a disabled toilet located at the end of The Shires Inn and in Hoppers Indoor Soft Play Centre.  All attractions are ground level.  A carer visits for free with every disabled person."

Brief description

"The Hop Farm Family Park is packed full of attractions for the children and fabulous places to eat and drink. Attractions include our ever-popular Giant Jumping Pillows, Driving School, Magic Castle, Outdoor Adventure Play Area, Children's Rides and live shows and discos from our entertainment team in the Big Red Barn! The Animal Farm features donkeys, horses and plenty of cuddly creatures to get close to." 

See https://thehopfarm.co.uk/visit/visitor-information/hop-farm-history 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hop_Farm

"The main event was the annual War and Peace Show. First put on in 1982, it had grown to be the largest military vehicle show in the world, with 10,000 enthusiasts and over 3,500 vehicles attending. It moved to Folkestone Race Course in 2012, after the organiser became unhappy with the Hop Farm owners.[10] The show has been cancelled for the foreseeable future.[11]"

+ our photos also show Napoleonic war reenactments which were held at The Hop Farm Family Park in Beltring, Kent. The War and Peace Show, known for its large-scale military vehicle displays and reenactments, was held there annually for many years, including Napoleonic era reenactments. The event moved to Folkestone Racecourse for a few years but eventually returned to the Hop Farm. 

The War and Peace Show was a major event at the Hop Farm, attracting thousands of enthusiasts and featuring a wide range of military vehicles and reenactments, including those from the Napoleonic era. The show's return to the Hop Farm in 2017 saw a significant increase in exhibitor bookings. 

Here's a more detailed timeline:

1982 - 2012: The War and Peace Show was held at the Hop Farm Country Park, Beltring, Kent."

Address

The Hop Farm

Maidstone Road

Paddock Wood, Beltring

Tonbridge TN12 6PY

Email

General Enquiries & Touring Info: reception@thehopfarm.co.uk
Wedding Enquiries: weddings@thehopfarm.co.uk
Marketing and PR Enquiries: marketing@thehopfarm.co.uk
Corporate & Events Enquiries: events@thehopfarm.co.uk

Phone

01622 872068 and for CAMPING ENQUIRIES: 01622 870838

Website

https://thehopfarm.co.uk/

Directions

"You can find us on the A228 near Paddock Wood, Kent with plenty of parking.  Follow the brown tourist signs from junction 4 of the M20 or junction 5 of the M25 onto the A21 South. You will spot our iconic Kentish Oasts as the family park comes in to view.

We have car parking with over 1,000 spaces and there is designated disabled car parking and coach parking near the entrance."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

See https://thehopfarm.co.uk/visit/visitor-information/opening-times-prices 

Transport

"By Train: 

If you want to catch the train, our closest station is Paddock Wood. Book a Streamline taxi (http://www.airport-executive-taxi.co.uk/) to be transported to The Hop Farm from the industrial side of the station or catch the bus which drops off at The Hop Farm. Travel by train with Southeastern.  You can buy train tickets online or visit www.southeasternrailway.co.uk for more information.

By Bus:

If you want to catch the bus from Paddock Wood, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge or Maidstone, please visit the Arriva buses website for timetables or call on 0871 2002233 for times and details."

Amenities

Amusements

Baby Changing Facilities

Cafe

Disability Toilets

Park

Toilets

CAMPING

Special Events: Corporate & Events Enquiries: events@thehopfarm.co.uk

Wedding Enquiries: weddings@thehopfarm.co.uk