The season for frolicking in fields of flowers is officially upon us – but it won’t be sticking around for much longer, folks. This jaw-droppingly gorgeous field of lavender just outside of London is open for the summer – because (much like myself) lavender really starts to thrive in the warm weather. But Mayfield Lavender Farm has just announced that it’ll be shutting up shop slightly earlier than expected this year due to the countless heatwaves – because (again, much like myself) lavender can only take so much heat before wanting to retreat back into hibernation. So, here’s how much longer you have to enjoy this picture perfect purple paradise.
Mayfield Lavender Farm
If you’ve not already been to Mayfield Lavender Farm, it’s highly likely that you’ve seen it slapped all over your Instagram feed. Each and every year, Londoners flock to the field of fragrant flowers, ready to caption their photos with the likes of ‘lav-ley day for it’ or ‘live, laugh, lavender’ (or perhaps that’s just me). Set amongst the sweeping scenery of the North Surrey Downs, less than an hour from central London, Mayfield Lavender Farm offers 25 acres worth of beautiful blooms. It only opens for a few months a year, and has just announced that it will likely be closing its doors for the season on August 15. So you better be speedy if you want to pay this gorgeous spot a visit this summer.
Mayfield Lavender Farm swung open its gates back in June and was originally set to remain open until approximately August 23. As you may have noticed – it’s been a tad warmer and a whole lot drier than usual this year. And so the closure of Mayfield Lavender Farm has been brought forward a week of so.
Mayfield is the first organic lavender farm, accredited by the Soil Association. There are no chemical fertilisers, herbicides, or pesticides used on the fields, making it a thriving habitat for wildlife, too.
If a wander through the picturesque purple petals leaves you you feeling a tad peckish, fear not. There’s an outrageously cute cafe on-site that overlooks the sea of lavender. Serving up a whole host of food and drink, there’s sure to be something to keep you fueled and hydrated. There’s also a shop at-hand, so that you can take the soothing scent of lavender home with you in the form of a diffuser, a hand cream, or even a bath bomb.
Getting to Mayfield Lavender Farm from London
You’ll find Mayfield Lavender Farm at 1 Carshalton Road, Banstead, SM7 3JA. It’s approximately an hour’s drive from London, and there is a car park on-site (but spaces are limited). Non-drivers can hop on a speedy train service from London Bridge to Woodmansterne, and walk or hop on an onwards local bus from there.
Weekends at Mayfield Lavender Farm are particularly busy, so we’d recommend you visit during the week, if you can. Whilst you can buy your tickets at the gate upon arrival, it’s encouraged that you book them in advance to avoid disappointment. Find out more, plan your visit, and book your tickets here.
