Photo: Little Budds Peony (Facebook).
So you've tried tulip farms, got a selfie at a sunflower farm, and there's only so many lavender fields you can visit in one year?
Why not put a peony farm on your summer itinerary?
Only 90 minutes from London, Little Budds Peony Farm is a quaint, family-run spot, perfect for summer days of whimsy. It's easy to travel from the city, both by car or by train, and will make the perfect addition to your summer agenda, filled with thousands of blooming flowers.
What you need to know about Little Budds Peony Farm
- Little Budds has over 6,000 peony plants that bloom between May and June.
- There are over 60 varieties of peony, including Dutch peonies and Chinese peonies.
- They're only open for a limited time each year, between May 17th - 15th June.
- Tickets are free, and you book by 'car'.
- You can buy plants for your garden while you're there.
How far is Little Budds Peony Farm from London?
- Little Budds Peony Farm is in Maidstone, Kent.
- The postcode for the farm is ME14 3LR.
- The best station nearby is Bearsted, which is another 10 minutes from the farm by taxi.
- The farm is 90 minutes by car, from Charing Cross.
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