Where to find us
If you are coming to Kent a visit to Iden Croft Herbs is a must.
We are close to Maidstone on the Hastings Road (A229) in the pretty wealden village of Staplehurst.
Just follow the brown and white tourist signs south of the village.
Trains from London, Charing Cross 1hr approx.
Trains from Ashford Eurostar Link 30 mins approx
(Taxis are usually available from the station)
No.5 bus from Hastings (Northbound) or Maidstone (Southbound)
OPENING TIMES:
March to September
Monday through to Saturday 9 am - 5 pm.
Sundays & Bank Holidays 11 am - 5pm.
Closed. We reopen in March.
Our mail order service runs throughout the closed period.
GARDEN INFORMATION 2010
The gardens are open with free entry at present as we are currently a gardener-free zone. Come and enjoy the slightly wilder side of Iden Croft! Shop and Plant sales areas are free of charge.
Good disabled access with ramps and level paths. Toilet for disabled visitors, use of wheelchair on request, plenty of seating in the gardens.
Refreshments and Gift Shop.
We have a small light refreshment area within the shop and a tea terrace with plenty of seating outside in fine weather.
We serve tea, coffee, herb teas, soft drinks, Green & Blacks organic ice cream, a selection of delicious homemade farmhouse cakes and our speciality, Kentish Cream Teas!
The shop is filled with interesting herby products, herbal remedies, gifts, herb, wildflower and vegetable seeds, books, crystals, cards, local honey - and so much more!