A seasonal field visit at Cadwell Farm / NEAR HITCHIN

Hitchin Lavender

Hitchin Lavender is a seasonal outing at Cadwell Farm in Ickleford, best planned around the actual crop and visitor calendar. The summer lavender season is currently over and the farm is closed to visitors until its advertised October pumpkin opening. A future flowering-season visit is a different experience from an autumn pumpkin event.

Before you go

Use the homepage and current ticket calendar rather than the older FAQ saying the farm is open daily. Purple flowering fields are not a year-round attraction, and weather affects the crop.

The practical details

Where to find it: Cadwell Farm, Ickleford, Hertfordshire SG5 3UA
Directions and arrival information ↗
Tickets and booking: Currently closed after summer, with an October pumpkin reopening advertised. Check actual dates and the correct ticket before travelling. Field admission and seasonal events have their own terms.
Access and getting around: This is a working farm with outdoor ground and field routes. Contact the operator about the current entrance, surfaces, toilet provision and the part of the site you want to visit before booking.
Official access information ↗
Visiting with children: Set expectations for the advertised season: autumn pumpkins are not summer lavender. Check supervision requirements, any crop-picking rules and extra charges before promising particular activities.

Practical information checked 15 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.

Make it part of your day

Allow 1–2 hours when open for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.

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