About The Lavender Fields
The Lavender Fields is run by fourth-generation farmers at Hartley Park Farm, between Alton and Selborne, who introduced English lavender to the farm in 1999. The field sits beside the ancient trees of Selborne Hanger, and the farm's body care, home fragrance and gift ranges are made from the lavender grown here.
The fields open to visitors only while the lavender is in flower. Bloom usually starts around mid-June with the earlier varieties and runs to mid-August; in 2026 the fields closed in mid-August when harvest began. Tickets in 2026 were £6 for adults and £2.50 for children aged 2 to 12, which included a bug hunting kit, with under-2s free. You can book online or buy at the shop on arrival if there is space.
The Lavender Barn shop and its small coffee shop, serving teas, coffees, cold drinks and cakes, are open from February to Christmas, Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm. A grassy picnic area is set aside in the main field, though there are no benches. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the shop and fields. Picking lavender or wildflowers is not allowed, drones are banned, and commercial photography must be booked ahead.
The Selborne Arms is about five minutes away in Selborne village for lunch after a walk in the fields.
Lavender here
- When it blooms
- Mid-June to mid-August
- Visiting
- Fields open to ticketed visitors during the flowering season (about mid-June to mid-August); shop and coffee shop open February to Christmas.
From the farm shop
- Lavender body care
- Lavender massage oil
- Solid shampoo bars
- Home fragrance
- Lavender gifts
What to do
- Walk the English lavender field, mid-June to mid-August
- Borrow a bug hunting kit, included with each child's ticket
- Picnic on the grassy area in the main field (bring a blanket)
- Have tea and cake at the coffee shop in The Lavender Barn
- Shop for body care and home fragrance made from the farm's own lavender
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Fields open while in flower, about mid-June to mid-August; shop open February to December
- Hours
- Shop and coffee shop: Tue–Sat 10am–4pm, February to December; field opening hours set each season
- Admission
- 2026 field tickets: adults £6, children 2–12 £2.50 (includes bug hunting kit), under-2s free
Good to know
- Dogs
- Leashed
- Accessibility
- Shop, coffee shop and patio are wheelchair accessible; fields are fairly level but uneven in places; accessible toilets with baby changing
- Reservations
- Recommended
Tips for your visit
- Picking lavender and wildflowers is not allowed
- There are no picnic benches, so bring a blanket or folding chair
- Free parking is on site, but the car park gates lock at closing time
- No discounted or free carer tickets are offered
Pair it with a nearby stop
The Selborne Arms · about 5 minutes away
Selborne village is a few minutes away for a pub lunch.
Getting there
Questions
When are The Lavender Fields open?
During the flowering season, usually mid-June to mid-August; the shop is open February to December.
How much are tickets?
In 2026, £6 for adults and £2.50 for children aged 2 to 12; under-2s are free.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, dogs on a lead are welcome in the shop and the fields.
Can I pick the lavender?
No. Lavender and wildflowers may not be picked.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of East Hampshire & the South Downs
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