Mayfield Lavender

Spend a relaxing day surrounded by the stunning purple fields of Mayfield Lavender Farm in Banstead, Surrey. The visit begins with a short introductory talk about the history of lavender growing in the area and how this beautiful organic farm continues the tradition today. Wander through 25 acres of fragrant blooms, capture memorable photos, and enjoy lavender-inspired treats in the café. Don’t forget to stop by the charming gift shop for unique local products.

PICK UP ROUTE: A1

 

 

 

PLEASE NOTE:

We have many honey bees on our farm as they love lavender.  These bees are busy collecting nectar to make honey and are not aggressive.  Honey bees do not want to sting because if they do sting someone then they die.

 

However sometimes a bee may become entangled in clothes or hair and become panicked.  In this case it may sting in self defence.  We advise people that are concerned about the potential to be stung not to wear floaty clothes in which a bee may become entangled and if possible to also avoid exposed bare skin when walking through the lavender. Some people are allergic to bee stings and may have a reaction. In this  rare case it will be necessary to phone for an ambulance.

 

If you are concerned or think you may be allergic to bee stings than you should seek medical advice before visiting our farm so that you can independently assess the risk.

 

Accessibility / Toilet

We welcome many guests in wheelchairs and mobility vehicles but wish to point out that not all of the field is level ground.  The rows between the lavender can be accessed but are not very wide.

 

We also hire specific disabled portable toilet facilities. We are on Metropolitan Greenbelt land so we are not permitted to build a permanent toilet building. The portable toilets are a pragmatic solution and are cleaned frequently throughout each day.

 

The shop and cafe are next to the lavender so you can enjoy a lovely view over the farm. There are no steps to negotiate but the surface of our car park is a coarse covering of stone so care should be taken if walking.

 

The ground is reasonably level although there is a coarse covering of gravel on the road surface for cars which is normally manageable with some care. There is also a light covering of pea shingle in the shop area (outdoor) to assist drainage when wet and this is also manageable normally but care is also required as the ground is not totally level.

 

There are no steps to negotiate but there are some short sloping sections to consider.

 

The surface of the cafe area is short grass.

 

There is a track around the perimeter of the farm and there is a footpath through the centre of the lavender with a grassed surface.

 

As the lavender has grown to a large size it does not allow easy wheelchair access between the rows but the cafe is immediately adjacent to the lavender so it is still possible to have a lovely view from there.

 

In general it is best to consider that it is basically a field that we open seasonally so while we do the best we can to make it accessible, care will be needed as the terrain varies.