About Beck Evans Farm
Beck Evans Farm, formerly Kelsey's Farm, is about 25 acres of working farmland beside the River Cray on Water Lane in Sidcup, close to Bexley and the Five Arches. It is open seven days a week and mixes farm-day activities with a restaurant, a campsite and a lavender field, all reachable by train from central London.
The lavender and wildflower fields are open to the public every day during the flowering season, which the farm gives as May to September, from 9am to 6pm. Dogs are not allowed on the lavender fields. Photographers, both professional and amateur, must book their sessions in advance, and the farm asks everyone to look after the plants and wildflowers.
Penelope's restaurant and farm shop covers coffee, a deli and a hut, with outdoor seating where dogs are welcome. The farm also has Crazy Club soft play, a fully serviced campsite, and a calendar of seasonal events such as pumpkin picking, a Halloween disco, pumpkin smashing, a fireworks display and Christmas trees. Parking is always free, with spaces for disabled visitors, six solar-powered electric car charging points and a secure bike shelter. Old Bexley and Albany Park stations are each about a 15-minute walk.
Hewitts Farm near Orpington is about 20 minutes south by car for more pick-your-own.
Lavender here
- Visiting
- Lavender field open to the public daily 9am–6pm during the flowering season; photography by advance booking; farm, restaurant and shop open seven days a week.
Events
- Pumpkin picking, autumn
- Halloween disco and pumpkin smashing, late October
- Fireworks display, November
- Christmas trees, December
What to do
- Walk the lavender and wildflower field, daily 9am–6pm in the flowering season
- Eat at Penelope's restaurant and shop the farm shop and deli
- Pick pumpkins at the autumn pumpkin event
- Camp overnight at the fully serviced campsite
- Let children burn off energy at Crazy Club soft play
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Lavender and wildflower field open daily in the flowering season, given as May to September; farm open year-round
- Hours
- Lavender field in season: daily 9am–6pm; farm open 7 days a week
Good to know
- Dogs
- Not allowed
- Accessibility
- Disabled parking spaces available
- Reservations
- Walk-in
Tips for your visit
- Parking is free, with electric car charging and bike storage
- Leave dogs out of the lavender field; they can wait at the outdoor seating area
- Book ahead if you plan a photo shoot in the lavender
- Old Bexley and Albany Park stations are each about 15 minutes' walk
Pair it with a nearby stop
Hewitts Farm · about 20 minutes away
Drive south to Hewitts Farm near Orpington for a second farm stop.
Getting there
Questions
When is the lavender field open at Beck Evans Farm?
Every day from 9am to 6pm during the flowering season, which the farm gives as May to September.
Can I bring my dog to the lavender field?
No. Dogs are not permitted on the lavender fields, though dog walkers are welcome on the farm.
Is parking free?
Yes, parking is always free.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of the Darent Valley & North Downs, Kent and Surrey
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