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.

All year
Monday to Friday 9 am - 5 pm or dusk if earlier

March to September
Saturdays 9 am - 5 pm.
Sundays & Bank Holidays 11 am - 5pm.

closed weekends from the beginning of Oct to the end of Feb

GARDEN OPENING 2008

There is a small entrance fee for our beautiful gardens
between Easter and the end of September. Outside this time entry is free

Adults £4,
OAPS, students, £3
Children free

GROUP RATES 2008

Coach parties and large groups are welcome by prior booking.
Please email or ring during office hours on 01580 891432 for group rate packages.

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 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, seeds, books, crystals, cards, jams, chutneys, pickles, infused oils & vinegars, biscuits, fudge, local honey - and so much more!