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Brogdale Collections is the home of the National Fruit Collection and works to provide access and education about the National Fruit Collection. Set in over 150 acres of farmland, we have over 4000 varieties of fruit trees here - from apples, pears, quinces and plums, to cherries and more. The Collections orchards are a living history and heritage of fruit.

We have fun events and festivals throughout the year, starting with our Japanese celebration of blossom – Hanami Festival, to the first fruit of the season with Strawberry and Cherry fair followed by our famous Cider and Apple Festivals at the end of the year. These run alongside our popular children’s educational Beastie and Wildlife Days.

Enjoy our educational Weather Station, World Music Garden & Garden and education including fruit tree grafting and pruning courses, wild food foraging, cider making and interactive music engagement.

Brogdale Annual Pass – All Events holders receive unlimited walks and tours all year round, FREE entry to a year of festivals and events, 50% OFF vehicle entry to Bedgbury Pinetum, FREE half term kids activities, Members only walks, talks and fruit tastings plus a seasonal newsletter full of offers, FAQs and more.

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Even More Great Days Out
50% Discount entry to Bedgebury Pinetum. Get 50% off your full car entry to Bedgbury Pinetum while your Annual Pass – All Events is valid. (entry to Bedgbury Pinetum per car)

Your Annual Pass – All Events allows you to join in special pass holder only walks, talks and fruit tastings.

The terms of any reciprocal agreements may change at any time within the membership period

FREE half term activity days
As an Annual Pass – All Events holder you can bring the kids along to join in our Half term activity days for FREE. Each half term children can explore the themed learning lab and discover the orchards.

When?

9am-4pm

How Old?

Newborn to Any age

How Much?

Annual pass - £30.00 Adult (16+) £60.00 Family (2 adults & 2 children aged 3 – 15) (£5.50 per extra child) Day pass - £12.00 Adult (16+) £5.50 Child (3 – 15) £10.00 Concession (over 60 and students) £25.00 Family (2 adults & 2 children)

All Ages
Ample Parking
Catering Services
Outdoors
Get physical and active
Boost creative and imaginative thinking
Explore and learn
Grown ups can join in too
Supports early years and school learning

Address

Brogdale Farm,
Brogdale Road,
Faversham,
Kent
ME13 8XZ

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Brogdale Collections Team

Meet Brogdale Collections

Brogdale Collections is a charity working to provide access and education about the National Fruit Collection to the public. It was established as a charity to work with the curator chosen by DEFRA. Brogdale Collections has managed visitor access to the NFC in partnership with the University of Reading, since the start of their curation in 2008. The Charity offers a range of opportunities for the public to use the collections as an educational resource including Daily Guided Tours (April – November), Fruit Days, Festivals and Key Stage 1 & 2 Education Days.

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