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Brogdale Collections


Brogdale Collections is a charity providing access and education for the National Fruit Collection. Located in over 150 acres of Kent’s beautiful countryside, at Brogdale Farm, Faversham. Brogdale is home to the National Fruit Collection, one of the largest collections of fruit trees in the world with public access. Featuring over 3,500 varieties of apples, pears, plums cherries, quince and medlars. The Collections orchards are a living history & heritage of fruit.

Guided tours are available at weekends during fruit season. Self-guided tours are available any time of the year, you can spend as much time as you like wandering the pathways, enjoying the countryside, and discovering the fruits cycle from blossom to fruit and frost.


Upcoming Events

Pick Your Own Fruit Weekends

PYO Fruit Weekends are a unique opportunity to pick your own unusual variety cherries, plums, gages, apples and pears from the Brogdale Collections orchards. PYO runs every weekend during fruit season from 21st June – 26th October (except event days). Visitors will be a... (click below to read more)

When: Sat 21 06 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Sun 26 10 2025 at 4:00 pm

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Cherry Fair at Brogdale

We are excited to announce our brand-new fruit fairs this year! Starting with the Cherry Fair on 19th-20thJuly.
Enjoy picking your own fruit from the Brogdale Collections orchards, fruit tastings, guided tours of the National Fruit Collection, cherry displays, expert t... (click below to read more)

When: Sat 19 07 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Sun 20 07 2025 at 4:00 pm

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Wild Classroom Outdoor Cooking

Are you looking for things to do to keep the kids busy during the summer holidays? Well, look no further than the beautiful orchards of the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale in Faversham. Why not spend a day exploring our orchards at Brogdale and discovering some n... (click below to read more)

When: Tue 05 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Wed 06 08 2025 at 4:00 pm

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Plum Fair at Brogdale

Find out all about wonderful plums. This one-off opportunity to pick your own plums from the National Fruit Collection (rather than the Brogdale Collections orchards). We have fruit tastings, guided tours of the National Fruit Collection, plum displays, expert talks, fo... (click below to read more)

When: Sat 09 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Sun 10 08 2025 at 4:00 pm

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Beastie Day

Meet giant insects – Bug hunt – Outdoor craft – Bring a picnic – Enjoy a day at Brogdale Farm.

Come and join us for a day of mini-beastie fun! A day of exploring Brogdale and discovering fantastic bugs & mini beasts.

Close Encounters with the LIVE BUGS!

Bo... (click below to read more)

When: Fri 15 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Fri 15 08 2025 at 4:00 pm

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Kids Apple Juicing Workshops

Dates: 19th, 20th August (Summer holidays)

Time Slots: 10am – 12pm, 11am – 1pm & 1pm – 3pm
Orchard Activity Day: Kids’ Heritage Orchard Juicing Workshops.

Everyone loves apple juice and it’s something the whole family can enjoy, but have you ever thought about w... (click below to read more)

When: Tue 19 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Wed 20 08 2025 at 3:00 pm

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Brogdale Cider Festival

Brogdale Cider Festival: Exciting new layout for 2025! Enjoy local ciders, music and family fun. Free shuttle bus to and from Faversham station.

Savour the summer while you sample locally produced cider from Kent producers. Exclusive barrels of scrumptious cider an... (click below to read more)

When: Sat 23 08 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Sun 24 08 2025 at 5:00 pm

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Apple Fair at Brogdale

Come and find out all about apples and pears. Pick your own fruit from the Brogdale Collections orchards. We have fruit tastings, guided tours of the National Fruit Collection, guided tractor tours of the pear collection, apple displays, expert talks, food and drink, an... (click below to read more)

When: Sat 04 10 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Sun 05 10 2025 at 4:00 pm

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Kids Apple Juicing Workshops

Dates: 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th October (Half term)

Time Slots: 10am – 12pm, 11am – 1pm & 1pm – 3pm
Orchard Activity Day: Kids’ Heritage Orchard Juicing Workshops.

Everyone loves apple juice and it’s something the whole family can enjoy, but have you ever tho... (click below to read more)

When: Mon 20 10 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Fri 24 10 2025 at 3:00 pm

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