The Hop Farm Country Park

The Hop Farm Country Park

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THE HOP FARM:
The Hop Farm is based around the world’s largest oast village and this was once a very busy and lively farm producing hops.
After World War II it was very popular for Londoners to come to places like The Hop Farm to pick the hops.
Every year they would travel down here to work, renew friendships and also to have fun.
Relive this fascinating and recent history of hop picking with the story told in the superb roundels of our oast houses – bringing it back to life on the big screen.
The exhibition shows DVD's which give you an insight into the life of a hop farmer to the celebrations that accompanied the harvesting of the hops.

LEGENDS IN WAX:
You’ll want to take your time as you walk around and explore our very own wax museum – there’s a personality there that everyone in the family will recognise.
Packed full of international stars and legends of the small and big screen, the stage and theatre, the world of sport and some of the most famous and iconic pop stars past and present.
If that’s not enough there’s also rulers and royalty – come and discover now the famous faces of the UK and world.  There’s loads of original memorabillia for all you budding enthusiasts.
Are you feeling brave? If you dare, venture downstairs to the torture cellar – it’s full of sounds, shocks and tools of the horrible trade. Not suitable for the faint hearted – you’ve been warned!!
Please note. The torture cellar is not recommended for children under 11 years of age.
The museum is not suitable for pushchairs.

THE GREAT GOBIN HUNT 3D:
Don’t forget to pick up your 3D glasses when you arrive – you’ll need them for this wonderful 3D experience.
Enter the fantasy world of goblins and the mystique in a quest to find the mischievous Goblins – they’re all hidden in the five differently themed zones.
The groovy 3D glasses produce a spectacular effect designed to blow your mind away.
After you’ve discovered all the mischevious goblins, it doesn’t end there. There’s more exciting zones with a dazzling underwater room where you’ll really feel like you’re there, and for the budding scientists among your family a laboratory – see what you can find!

THE LOST WORLD MAZE:
Like the taste of the jungle? Then visit our new attraction, aptly called the Lost World Maze with life-like dinosaurs designed by a real explorer.
Now all you budding young explorers can get e taste of the jungle. Weave your way around the jungle paths and discover many things on the way.
Hidden at the centre of the maze is the Lost World – can you find it and get out safely past the scary dinosaurs

THE MAGIC FACTORY:
Are you brave enough to enter the World of Activities very own Magic Factory? Did you know it’s the first of its kind in the UK!
Come and try all sorts of magic tricks – fantastic fun for all the family. Don’t forget to bring your camera, you’ll want to amaze your friends when you get home with photos of you doing some magic!
Bursting with secrets, intriguing conundrums, the mysterious Merlin's trommel and the ultimate mirror maze. It’s an absolute must for inquisitive children and parents alike.
You’ll amaze your friends with the pics you take with trick photography such as levitation, vanishing or standing on the ceiling!

EXTREME ZONE:
The brand new Extreme Zone at The Hop Farm Family Park is the ultimate adventure activity destination in Kent! The Extreme Zone offers a variety of activities for children 5 and over and adults.
For those families visiting the The Hop Farm Family Park, the Extreme Zone means that everyone has a great experience with activities to suit their ages, all activities are run by experienced and qualified staff.
Activities available as part of the Extreme Zone:
· Archery (5+)
· Air Rifles (5+)
· H - Bars (5+)
· Heliladder (5+)
· Climbing Wall (5+)
Visitors will have 3 of these activities as part of their Hop Farm ticket price!! Upgrades are available to include all of the above activities for just £5.
Other pay per activity options may also be available on the day including Zip Wires, Aerial Trek and Paintball Target Range this is dependent on footfall levels, weather and use of activities by pre-booked groups.
Please note that midweek during term time, activities are less flexible but 3 activities will be available each day sessions midweek are run at 12:30pm and 3:30pm.
Treejumpers also offer private birthday party packages for groups of 8 or more at the Extreme Zone, with your own instructor for a full day or couple of hours of adventure fun!

VISITORS INFORMATION:

Opening Times and Prices
The Hop Farm Family Park is now open.

Open 10am until 5pm daily (last admission 4pm)
Open February until December.

2010 Attraction prices

Getting here:
You can find us on the A228 near Paddock Wood, Kent with plenty of FREE PARKING.

By Car
Follow the brown tourist signs from junction 4 of the M20 or junction 5 of the M25 onto the A21 South. You will spot our iconic Kentish Oasts as the family park comes in to view.
Where to park
Car Parking is free to all visitors with over 1,000 spaces and there is designated disabled car parking and coach parking near the entrance.
Estimated Drive Times

Maidstone…  ¼ hour 
Tonbridge...  ¼ hour
Tunbridge Wells…  ¼ hour
Sevenoaks...  ½ hour
Hastings…  ¾ hour
Bromley…  1 hour
Dover…  1 hour
Brighton…  1 hour
London…  1 ¼ hours (3/4 hour by train)
Gatwick…  1 hour
France…  1 ½ hours (best use a train)
The moon…  43 ½ hours

By Train
If you want to catch the train, our closest station is Paddock Wood. Streamline taxi’s offer a special rate of just £4 for our visitors to be transported to The Hop Farm

Address:
The Hop Farm Family Park
Maidstone Road
Paddock Wood,
Kent TN12 6PY