Kent is rich in hop growing and brewing history. Visit the stunning Hukins Hops estate near Tenterden and see how a modern working hop farm feeds the craft beer market — behind-the-scenes access for hop lovers and beer enthusiasts alike, whether amateur or experienced.
What you'll do
Step into the 18-foot-high hop gardens for a guided stroll and learn how hops are selected and grown today to meet the dynamic craft beer market — and how they influence the flavour of the beer in your glass.
Then visit the modern picking and processing facility to see how great British engineering combines with modern technology to pick, dry and process 320,000 hop plants in just 30 days of harvest.
After the tour, grab a beer in the taproom at your leisure — food is available to purchase too.
Good to know
- Tours last approximately 2 hours, with 11am, 1pm and 3pm slots on tour days
- Groups are capped at around 20 people
- Children attend tours free with a paying adult
- Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable after purchase
What's included
- Guided walk through the working hop gardens
- Tour of the hop picking and processing facility
- The story of Kent’s hop-growing heritage
- Taproom time afterwards (beer and food available to buy)
Breweries & venues you'll visit
Where we meet
Hukins Hops, Haffenden Farms, Bugglesden Rd, St Michaels, Tenterden TN30 6TG (at the taproom) — full joining instructions are sent with your booking confirmation.
