CONNECT WITH NATURE

Visit Bore Place

Bore Place is an organically managed estate open for stays, day visits, walks, events and retreats. Open all year round with free parking available. During the summer you can buy ice cream from our honesty shed.

CAN I BRING MY DOG TO BORE PLACE?
Yes! Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times as we have livestock and also many young and vulnerable people visiting us. There is a bin for dog waste in our recycling area behind the Large Barn.

IS THERE PARKING?
Yes, there is a free car park which can accommodate 50-60 vehicles.

IS THERE AN ELECTRIC CHARGING POINT?
Unfortunately, we don’t currently have any EVCPs – this is something we hope to remedy soon. In the meantime, the nearest charging points are in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge.

EXPLORE AT YOUR PACE

Walks at Bore Place

The Bore Place walks weave their way through the fields and woodlands of the 500-acre organic dairy farm, offering panoramic views across this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. These gentle circular routes reveal secrets of a landscape that has been farmed and worked for over 1,000 years.

Bore Place Organic Produce Available to Buy

Farm Gate

Come and buy some delicious Bore Place organic produce from the Farm Gate. Fresh organic vegetables, Blackwoods' award-winning cheeses, kefir, yoghurt, honey and organic ice creams are all available. Open all day every day.

THE LOCALS

See Our Cows Being Milked

Visit our Milking Parlour and see our cows being milked. Open every day of the year. Learn about our regenerative, organic farm as well as our key indicator species at Bore Place.

WHY WALK WHEN YOU CAN RIDE?

Cycling

Bore Place is situated in glorious Wealden Kent countryside with easy access to many pretty villages, pubs and Bough Beech reservoir. We make an ideal base from which to cycle with free parking on site and several routes starting on the estate.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Visitor Information

All of the information you need for your visit from parking, directions and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your opening times?

You are welcome to come for a walk or visit our Farm Gate at any time. The Milking Parlour is open from dawn til dusk and our offices are usually open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.

Are there marked trails at Bore Place?

Yes, we have several marked trails around the estate and into the surrounding countryside. Along the walks we have interpretation boards as well as some play equipment. The short farm trails have a chalk surface that suits most pushchairs/buggies with a bigger wheel. Some of the walks give great views of Bough Beech Reservoir. You can find the trails here Boreplace - Walks at Bore Place

Can I bring my dog to Bore Place?

Yes! Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times as we have livestock and also many young and vulnerable people visiting us. There is a bin for dog waste in our recycling area behind the Large Barn.

What produce can I buy at Bore Place?

We sell organic milk (not raw, but gently pasteurised), Blackwoods cheese, organic seasonal vegetables, organic ice cream, honey, yoghurt, kefir and occasional other things too.

What is the Milking Parlour?

The Milking Parlour is our old milking parlour which has been converted into a visitor centre with lots of information on organic dairy farming as well as a viewing platform which gives you the chance to see the cows being milked, which happens in them morning and in the afternoon usually at about 2pm.

Can I hire bikes at Bore Place

No, but electric bikes can be hired from a local company Country Hire & Go who will deliver and collect to and from Bore Place.

Can I see the cows?

Our cows are milked twice a day for most of the year and you can see them being milked by visiting our Milking Parlour which is signposted from the car park.

Do you sell milk?

Yes we do! We have a vending machine in our Farm Gate area right by the car park where you can buy organic milk.

Can I buy raw milk from you?

We don’t sell raw milk but you can buy lightly pasteurised whole organic milk from our vending machine.

Is there a café?

We don’t have a café at Bore Place but you can buy organic ice creams in the summer and other farm produce, including cheese, milk and fresh organic veg from our self-service vending machines throughout the year

Is there an Electric Vehicle Charging Point?

Unfortunately, we don’t currently have any EVCPs – this is something we hope to remedy in the near future. In the meantime, the nearest charging points are in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge.

Are you organically certified?

Yes the farm and the market garden are both certified organic by the Soil Association and we also manage our Education and ornamental gardens and grounds organically too. For more information on how we farm click here.

Is there parking?

Yes, there is a free car park which can accommodate 50-60 vehicles.

Is there a playground that the public can use at Bore Place?

There is a playground next to the car park which is open for all visitors to use as well as play equipment at various points on our walking trails.