The Hop Farm Country Park, Rural heritage park in Beltring, England
The Hop Farm Country Park is a 400-acre rural heritage site where numerous preserved Victorian oast houses stand scattered across green fields in the Kent countryside. The property mixes historic agricultural buildings with open spaces that now serve various outdoor recreational purposes.
The site originated as a working hop farm that supplied London breweries for over 300 years, becoming central to the British brewing trade. This long connection to brewing shaped the place's growth and structure significantly.
Hop harvesting shaped the work calendar and family bonds of local residents for generations, who gathered seasonally and passed down their skills through the community.
The site includes camping and caravan facilities with basic amenities, and outdoor activities are available throughout the year. Visit during summer for more events and activities, or choose quieter seasons if you prefer fewer crowds.
The site houses the world's largest collection of Victorian oast houses, buildings designed specifically for drying hops. These structures remain a rare testament to an agricultural building tradition that has largely disappeared.
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