Brogdale Collections - Charity

Mellow yellow... 💛
These german yellow cherries are sadly now over, but our Sungold tomatoes will be going to wholesalers this week with limited availability soon after.
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Who will win the Cider Trail at Cider Festival this year? Last year THE KENT CIDER COMPANY's rhubarb cider was voted Festival Cider 2017! Vote for your favourite cider at the festival and if your choice wins, you may win a mixed case of festival ciders! 🍎
Buy online earlybird tickets now! https://bit.ly/2tnDRPC
#brogdale #ciderfestival

Plum season is well and truly underway, with more and more varieties from the National Fruit Collection coming in!
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Discovery are ready! Apple season officially underway. 🍎
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Cider Festival is set to be better than ever for 2018, with the barn and festival field full of the best local cider producers and bands! The Cider trail returns to crown your favourite cider of the festival from the wide range of wonderful local ciders.
Shop local produce & craft or satisfy your hunger with the artisan food stalls, plus fun for all the family with festival games, children’s apple pressing, activities & crafts, archery & axe throwing, Faversham Miniature Rai...lway Society, animal corner and pig racing!
Plus, discover our fruit filled orchards with a FREE guided walking or tractor trailer tour and check out our FREE talks and demonstrations running all weekend.
A fun packed festival for all the family, with a free shuttle bus running from Faversham Station.
Limited 20% earlybird discount tickets available now! 25th + 26th August, Bank Holiday weekend! https://bit.ly/2Ar3GGJ
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We could go for a cider on the beach right now! 💦
We’re looking forward to trying Nightingale Cider Company's wares at Cider Festival this year!
25 + 26th August, buy online earlybird tickets now! https://bit.ly/2tnDRPC
... #BrogdaleCiderFestival #cider #ciderlove
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Calling local musicians – we want to fill the 10 – 11.30 slots at Cider Festival with upcoming local new bands! Tag your favourites or share this post so we can find some new talent! 🎸
25th + 26th August, bank holiday weekend. https://bit.ly/2Ar3GGJ

FILMS ON THE FARM – come join us on the festival field at Brogdale for Top Gun on a giant screen! Stretch out summer as we watch the film at sunset, and get excited for the Top Gun sequel! There’ll be food and drink or bring your own picnic - dressing up, singing and dancing is encouraged!
🛫 Saturday September 8th 2018
🛫 Standard Tickets £9.99
... Book your place now via Open Air Cinema Kent! https://bit.ly/2mqtKHY
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Scorched apples – a sad sight on the farm as a result of the heatwave. Literally sunburned. These are our beautiful pink-fleshed Rosettes - at least 20% of the crop of this variety is affected so far.
#heatwave #ukheatwave

Last of the cherries and lots of berries - freshly picked and in our fruit shop! 🍒🍓
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Perfect for pie – our kilo sacks of the best morello cherries. Now in our shop – get them before they're gone! 🍒
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Join the team at Brogdale! We are recruiting for an Events & Projects Co-ordinator. As part of a small team you will be responsible for the planning and delivery of seasonal events, liaising with press and partners and driving sales. This hands-on role requires weekend work and flexibility.
If you would like to work in a beautiful rural location please send you CV and covering letter to operations@brogdalecollections.org
Closing date: Friday 17th August 2018. More info ☞ ht...tps://bit.ly/2Bt38eo
#eventsjobs #kentjobs #kent
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Beautiful pink-fleshed Rosette apples - not ready for another couple of weeks but look at that colour! 🍎
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First apples of the season from the National Fruit Collection – can only mean one thing. Cider Festival is coming! 🍎
Limited earlybird online tickets on sale now! Bank Holiday weekend, 25th + 26th August. https://bit.ly/2Ar3GGJ

NATURE DAY 🐞 Spend morning in the orchards of the National Fruit Collection looking for evidence of wildlife, bug hunting in the garden and making your own bug hotel. 🕷
Bring a picnic for lunch and join us for a guided tour and taste in the fruit collections after the activities!
🐜Tuesday 21st August 🐜
... Book your places now! http://bit.ly/2ynaRxb
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WILD WEATHER DAY – bring the kids to our weather workshop at Brogdale! Spend the morning in the orchards and at our interactive weather station – next to our official Met Office weather station! – learning about and recording the weather. Make your own wind sock and tornado in a jar in the afternoon.
Bring a picnic for lunch and join us for a guided tour and taste in the fruit collections after the activities!
🌈 Monday 20th August 🌈
... Book your places now! http://bit.ly/2ynaRxb
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We are running two arts and craft workshops over the school holidays, including sketching in the orchards with our resident teacher, and block printing a hanging picture or tote lunch bag with Fibre and Fleece.
Bring a picnic for lunch and join us for a guided tour of the fruit collections after the activities!
🌈 Monday 30th July
... 🌈 Tuesday 28 August
Book your places now! http://bit.ly/2ynaRxb
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Coming on nicely – another new addition to our tunnels, some interesting tomato varieties, ripening on the vine!
We'll let you know when these hit the shop, probably in another couple of weeks. 🍅
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Some kids who visit Brogdale have never tasted cherries and other fruits.
As part of our fundraising activities we are able to support schools travel costs. We want everyone to have the opportunity to experience the farm and learn about fruit farming, pollination, nature, climate & weather, healthy eating and more. If your school qualifies for support Brogdale Collections can pay the cost of your coach hire or train tickets.
More info ☞ https://bit.ly/2eKkE4S
... #teachingideas
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What a glorious day at the blossom festival loved it!!

We visited today with a Home Education group. We had a lovely time. It was really informative and interesting. A lovely space to explore and the children had great fun running round in the play area. Thanks so much �

We visited today for the Beastie Day and had a super time. My almost 5 year old was fascinated by the vast array of beasts that she was shown. The chap (Tony) was clearly very knowledgeable about his field of expertise and was really very patient with the children. The other member of staff, Kelly was fantastic! On the orchard walk she was very thorough at explaining about all the different fruits grown and the children all really took to her which really made the day that little bit more unique!

After the talk, orchard walk, picnic, nature hunt and crafting we had a wander around the shops and enjoyed a delicious ice cream on the terrace. Every member of staff we spoke to were very pleasant and helpful too. Would definitely recommend a visit!

We loved the beastie day! The bug show was brilliant and my daughter really enjoyed the activities in the learning lab. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. We would definitely come back again, although maybe when the weather is better as it was freezing cold and rainy on the day we were there!

We had a fantastic day at the Cider festival. Loads of different ciders to try and excellent food. There was plenty for the children to do as well. Would highly recommend it �

Our first visit ..to Brogdale Farm for the Easter Event.. We loved it . The trip on the tractor was great ... the man on there told us so much information. . Very informative and educational.. He was very pleasant. The way the easter eggs where hidden was lovely. And kept our daughter entertained. The musical instruments in the orchard area was a hidden treasures ;we all loved playing on them. We had to try the archery. The cafe lovely service, yummy cakes. We would highly recommend going. A great variety of meat in the farm shop and opposite a gift / drink shop.

Our 1st time at this event. Fantastic. Well Organised. Hubby is a wheelchair user and was able to join in as much as everyone else. Well catered for facilities. A rarity !!! In our experience. So Big Thanks to everyone for making our day so enjoyable.

Will definitely recommend and will be back next year with a crowd of our friends.

THANK YOU BROGDALE.

Had the BEST day at the Strawberry Fair- so much to see and do! I'm definitely going to be back for the Cherry Fair in a few weeks time!

Brilliant beastie day today son absolutely loved it very well organised and great activities all day.

Look forward to future events

As usual Brogdale gets it right!

Another simple event with only a few stalls but good stalls!

Always amazing with their events! Already have the cherry festival, cider and apple festival in the calendar!

Absolutely loved our Easter trip to brogdale

Can’t wait to go back will be getting an annual pass

A wonderful place! took my children for the beastie bug day and we had a wonderful time! will definitely be back!

A really fabulous day, yet again. The only disappointment was there was no tea & cake room this year. It's always our favourite way to finish our day at the festival. Still a brilliant day though.

A lovely afternoon at Brogdale enjoying a tractor ride with cream tea and a selection of cakes and fruit served in a lovely vintage look cafe and beautiful crockery, we were lucky enough to win this on a competition on facebook but I would certainly recommend a visit to see the expanse and number of varieties in the fruit orchards, I never realised how big it was there. �

A huge thank you to everyone involved in the beastie day today - my 5 year old bug lover and 2 year old insectophobic both had a fantastic time getting up close to the bugs and hunting around the grounds. To be able to appeal and adapt to children of all ages (and keenness of bugs) is a gift and I can't wait to bring my children again.

Visited for Pear day, extremely interesting, didn't know there were so many different types, Brogdale is always worth a visit, what ever the occasion.

What a glorious day at the blossom festival loved it!!

We visited today with a Home Education group. We had a lovely time. It was really informative and interesting. A lovely space to explore and the children had great fun running round in the play area. Thanks so much �

We visited today for the Beastie Day and had a super time. My almost 5 year old was fascinated by the vast array of beasts that she was shown. The chap (Tony) was clearly very knowledgeable about his field of expertise and was really very patient with the children. The other member of staff, Kelly was fantastic! On the orchard walk she was very thorough at explaining about all the different fruits grown and the children all really took to her which really made the day that little bit more unique!

After the talk, orchard walk, picnic, nature hunt and crafting we had a wander around the shops and enjoyed a delicious ice cream on the terrace. Every member of staff we spoke to were very pleasant and helpful too. Would definitely recommend a visit!

We loved the beastie day! The bug show was brilliant and my daughter really enjoyed the activities in the learning lab. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. We would definitely come back again, although maybe when the weather is better as it was freezing cold and rainy on the day we were there!

We had a fantastic day at the Cider festival. Loads of different ciders to try and excellent food. There was plenty for the children to do as well. Would highly recommend it �

Our first visit ..to Brogdale Farm for the Easter Event.. We loved it . The trip on the tractor was great ... the man on there told us so much information. . Very informative and educational.. He was very pleasant. The way the easter eggs where hidden was lovely. And kept our daughter entertained. The musical instruments in the orchard area was a hidden treasures ;we all loved playing on them. We had to try the archery. The cafe lovely service, yummy cakes. We would highly recommend going. A great variety of meat in the farm shop and opposite a gift / drink shop.

Our 1st time at this event. Fantastic. Well Organised. Hubby is a wheelchair user and was able to join in as much as everyone else. Well catered for facilities. A rarity !!! In our experience. So Big Thanks to everyone for making our day so enjoyable.

Will definitely recommend and will be back next year with a crowd of our friends.

THANK YOU BROGDALE.

Had the BEST day at the Strawberry Fair- so much to see and do! I'm definitely going to be back for the Cherry Fair in a few weeks time!

Brilliant beastie day today son absolutely loved it very well organised and great activities all day.

Look forward to future events

As usual Brogdale gets it right!

Another simple event with only a few stalls but good stalls!

Always amazing with their events! Already have the cherry festival, cider and apple festival in the calendar!

Absolutely loved our Easter trip to brogdale

Can’t wait to go back will be getting an annual pass

A wonderful place! took my children for the beastie bug day and we had a wonderful time! will definitely be back!

A really fabulous day, yet again. The only disappointment was there was no tea & cake room this year. It's always our favourite way to finish our day at the festival. Still a brilliant day though.

A lovely afternoon at Brogdale enjoying a tractor ride with cream tea and a selection of cakes and fruit served in a lovely vintage look cafe and beautiful crockery, we were lucky enough to win this on a competition on facebook but I would certainly recommend a visit to see the expanse and number of varieties in the fruit orchards, I never realised how big it was there. �

A huge thank you to everyone involved in the beastie day today - my 5 year old bug lover and 2 year old insectophobic both had a fantastic time getting up close to the bugs and hunting around the grounds. To be able to appeal and adapt to children of all ages (and keenness of bugs) is a gift and I can't wait to bring my children again.

Visited for Pear day, extremely interesting, didn't know there were so many different types, Brogdale is always worth a visit, what ever the occasion.

What a glorious day at the blossom festival loved it!!

We visited today with a Home Education group. We had a lovely time. It was really informative and interesting. A lovely space to explore and the children had great fun running round in the play area. Thanks so much �

We visited today for the Beastie Day and had a super time. My almost 5 year old was fascinated by the vast array of beasts that she was shown. The chap (Tony) was clearly very knowledgeable about his field of expertise and was really very patient with the children. The other member of staff, Kelly was fantastic! On the orchard walk she was very thorough at explaining about all the different fruits grown and the children all really took to her which really made the day that little bit more unique!

After the talk, orchard walk, picnic, nature hunt and crafting we had a wander around the shops and enjoyed a delicious ice cream on the terrace. Every member of staff we spoke to were very pleasant and helpful too. Would definitely recommend a visit!

We loved the beastie day! The bug show was brilliant and my daughter really enjoyed the activities in the learning lab. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. We would definitely come back again, although maybe when the weather is better as it was freezing cold and rainy on the day we were there!

We had a fantastic day at the Cider festival. Loads of different ciders to try and excellent food. There was plenty for the children to do as well. Would highly recommend it �

Our first visit ..to Brogdale Farm for the Easter Event.. We loved it . The trip on the tractor was great ... the man on there told us so much information. . Very informative and educational.. He was very pleasant. The way the easter eggs where hidden was lovely. And kept our daughter entertained. The musical instruments in the orchard area was a hidden treasures ;we all loved playing on them. We had to try the archery. The cafe lovely service, yummy cakes. We would highly recommend going. A great variety of meat in the farm shop and opposite a gift / drink shop.

Our 1st time at this event. Fantastic. Well Organised. Hubby is a wheelchair user and was able to join in as much as everyone else. Well catered for facilities. A rarity !!! In our experience. So Big Thanks to everyone for making our day so enjoyable.

Will definitely recommend and will be back next year with a crowd of our friends.

THANK YOU BROGDALE.

Had the BEST day at the Strawberry Fair- so much to see and do! I'm definitely going to be back for the Cherry Fair in a few weeks time!

Brilliant beastie day today son absolutely loved it very well organised and great activities all day.

Look forward to future events

As usual Brogdale gets it right!

Another simple event with only a few stalls but good stalls!

Always amazing with their events! Already have the cherry festival, cider and apple festival in the calendar!

Absolutely loved our Easter trip to brogdale

Can’t wait to go back will be getting an annual pass

A wonderful place! took my children for the beastie bug day and we had a wonderful time! will definitely be back!

A really fabulous day, yet again. The only disappointment was there was no tea & cake room this year. It's always our favourite way to finish our day at the festival. Still a brilliant day though.

A lovely afternoon at Brogdale enjoying a tractor ride with cream tea and a selection of cakes and fruit served in a lovely vintage look cafe and beautiful crockery, we were lucky enough to win this on a competition on facebook but I would certainly recommend a visit to see the expanse and number of varieties in the fruit orchards, I never realised how big it was there. �

A huge thank you to everyone involved in the beastie day today - my 5 year old bug lover and 2 year old insectophobic both had a fantastic time getting up close to the bugs and hunting around the grounds. To be able to appeal and adapt to children of all ages (and keenness of bugs) is a gift and I can't wait to bring my children again.

Visited for Pear day, extremely interesting, didn't know there were so many different types, Brogdale is always worth a visit, what ever the occasion.

What a glorious day at the blossom festival loved it!!

We visited today with a Home Education group. We had a lovely time. It was really informative and interesting. A lovely space to explore and the children had great fun running round in the play area. Thanks so much �

We visited today for the Beastie Day and had a super time. My almost 5 year old was fascinated by the vast array of beasts that she was shown. The chap (Tony) was clearly very knowledgeable about his field of expertise and was really very patient with the children. The other member of staff, Kelly was fantastic! On the orchard walk she was very thorough at explaining about all the different fruits grown and the children all really took to her which really made the day that little bit more unique!

After the talk, orchard walk, picnic, nature hunt and crafting we had a wander around the shops and enjoyed a delicious ice cream on the terrace. Every member of staff we spoke to were very pleasant and helpful too. Would definitely recommend a visit!

We loved the beastie day! The bug show was brilliant and my daughter really enjoyed the activities in the learning lab. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. We would definitely come back again, although maybe when the weather is better as it was freezing cold and rainy on the day we were there!

We had a fantastic day at the Cider festival. Loads of different ciders to try and excellent food. There was plenty for the children to do as well. Would highly recommend it �

Our first visit ..to Brogdale Farm for the Easter Event.. We loved it . The trip on the tractor was great ... the man on there told us so much information. . Very informative and educational.. He was very pleasant. The way the easter eggs where hidden was lovely. And kept our daughter entertained. The musical instruments in the orchard area was a hidden treasures ;we all loved playing on them. We had to try the archery. The cafe lovely service, yummy cakes. We would highly recommend going. A great variety of meat in the farm shop and opposite a gift / drink shop.

Our 1st time at this event. Fantastic. Well Organised. Hubby is a wheelchair user and was able to join in as much as everyone else. Well catered for facilities. A rarity !!! In our experience. So Big Thanks to everyone for making our day so enjoyable.

Will definitely recommend and will be back next year with a crowd of our friends.

THANK YOU BROGDALE.

Had the BEST day at the Strawberry Fair- so much to see and do! I'm definitely going to be back for the Cherry Fair in a few weeks time!

Brilliant beastie day today son absolutely loved it very well organised and great activities all day.

Look forward to future events

As usual Brogdale gets it right!

Another simple event with only a few stalls but good stalls!

Always amazing with their events! Already have the cherry festival, cider and apple festival in the calendar!

Absolutely loved our Easter trip to brogdale

Can’t wait to go back will be getting an annual pass

A wonderful place! took my children for the beastie bug day and we had a wonderful time! will definitely be back!

A really fabulous day, yet again. The only disappointment was there was no tea & cake room this year. It's always our favourite way to finish our day at the festival. Still a brilliant day though.

A lovely afternoon at Brogdale enjoying a tractor ride with cream tea and a selection of cakes and fruit served in a lovely vintage look cafe and beautiful crockery, we were lucky enough to win this on a competition on facebook but I would certainly recommend a visit to see the expanse and number of varieties in the fruit orchards, I never realised how big it was there. �

A huge thank you to everyone involved in the beastie day today - my 5 year old bug lover and 2 year old insectophobic both had a fantastic time getting up close to the bugs and hunting around the grounds. To be able to appeal and adapt to children of all ages (and keenness of bugs) is a gift and I can't wait to bring my children again.

Visited for Pear day, extremely interesting, didn't know there were so many different types, Brogdale is always worth a visit, what ever the occasion.

What a glorious day at the blossom festival loved it!!

We visited today with a Home Education group. We had a lovely time. It was really informative and interesting. A lovely space to explore and the children had great fun running round in the play area. Thanks so much �

We visited today for the Beastie Day and had a super time. My almost 5 year old was fascinated by the vast array of beasts that she was shown. The chap (Tony) was clearly very knowledgeable about his field of expertise and was really very patient with the children. The other member of staff, Kelly was fantastic! On the orchard walk she was very thorough at explaining about all the different fruits grown and the children all really took to her which really made the day that little bit more unique!

After the talk, orchard walk, picnic, nature hunt and crafting we had a wander around the shops and enjoyed a delicious ice cream on the terrace. Every member of staff we spoke to were very pleasant and helpful too. Would definitely recommend a visit!

We loved the beastie day! The bug show was brilliant and my daughter really enjoyed the activities in the learning lab. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. We would definitely come back again, although maybe when the weather is better as it was freezing cold and rainy on the day we were there!

We had a fantastic day at the Cider festival. Loads of different ciders to try and excellent food. There was plenty for the children to do as well. Would highly recommend it �

Our first visit ..to Brogdale Farm for the Easter Event.. We loved it . The trip on the tractor was great ... the man on there told us so much information. . Very informative and educational.. He was very pleasant. The way the easter eggs where hidden was lovely. And kept our daughter entertained. The musical instruments in the orchard area was a hidden treasures ;we all loved playing on them. We had to try the archery. The cafe lovely service, yummy cakes. We would highly recommend going. A great variety of meat in the farm shop and opposite a gift / drink shop.

Our 1st time at this event. Fantastic. Well Organised. Hubby is a wheelchair user and was able to join in as much as everyone else. Well catered for facilities. A rarity !!! In our experience. So Big Thanks to everyone for making our day so enjoyable.

Will definitely recommend and will be back next year with a crowd of our friends.

THANK YOU BROGDALE.

Had the BEST day at the Strawberry Fair- so much to see and do! I'm definitely going to be back for the Cherry Fair in a few weeks time!

Brilliant beastie day today son absolutely loved it very well organised and great activities all day.

Look forward to future events

As usual Brogdale gets it right!

Another simple event with only a few stalls but good stalls!

Always amazing with their events! Already have the cherry festival, cider and apple festival in the calendar!

Absolutely loved our Easter trip to brogdale

Can’t wait to go back will be getting an annual pass

A wonderful place! took my children for the beastie bug day and we had a wonderful time! will definitely be back!

A really fabulous day, yet again. The only disappointment was there was no tea & cake room this year. It's always our favourite way to finish our day at the festival. Still a brilliant day though.

A lovely afternoon at Brogdale enjoying a tractor ride with cream tea and a selection of cakes and fruit served in a lovely vintage look cafe and beautiful crockery, we were lucky enough to win this on a competition on facebook but I would certainly recommend a visit to see the expanse and number of varieties in the fruit orchards, I never realised how big it was there. �

A huge thank you to everyone involved in the beastie day today - my 5 year old bug lover and 2 year old insectophobic both had a fantastic time getting up close to the bugs and hunting around the grounds. To be able to appeal and adapt to children of all ages (and keenness of bugs) is a gift and I can't wait to bring my children again.

Visited for Pear day, extremely interesting, didn't know there were so many different types, Brogdale is always worth a visit, what ever the occasion.