Brogdale Collections is the home of the National Fruit Collection, our orchards are a living history & heritage of fruit

  Took the family to the Cider Festival today, a great day out. Although it was a heatwave, that didn't stop play and all the staff were really friendly. ... read more Had a very interesting tractor ride through the orchards, some tasty local cider and a delicious pizza and hog roast...and some more cider! Live music for all tastes too, and good old fashioned fun dotted around. Looking forward to returning for the next event. Well done all!

  The fruit festivals they hold here at the national fruit collection are really special because you get to sample a number of varieties. They can taste so different - so... read more it's really helpful to sample the fruit before you buy the tree. Great cherries - I bought some Hertford and Napoleon, both really good.

  For me Brogdale is fairly local so I go often.
Not for the tours which I plan to do one day but to taste and buy apples that taste as... read more apples used to. Obviously when the apples are around.
I go for lunch in the cafe buy local produce. Apple juice apple cider vinegar etc.
I’ve bought two of my favourite apple trees got good advice on there upkeep.
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  After looking around in Tiddly Pomme at Brogdale, where the man was very helpful and pleasant, I then popped into the collections office to get some information and was unfortunately... read more greeted by a very rude and condesending lady who was most unhelpful and totally rude for no apparent reason. I would be reluctant to visit their office again.

  Amazing place and an undiscovered gem in Kent. Best time to visit is when all the blossom is out but lots of fun activities throughout the growing season and lots... read more of interesting things for the children

  Organised a birthday outing with friends to Brogdale at the end of October. First visit and it was superb! Glorious weather, few people on site and an outstanding welcome from... read more the staff and tour guide.

Learned a lot about their national collections of fruit. Enjoyed tasting so many different apples and brought quite a few back home to eat through the winter. The on-site shop Tiddly Pomme had a very good selection of food, drink and gifts that we stocked up with for giving out in the coming weeks.

The one 'avoid at all costs' element was an on-site restaurant, The Courtyard. Staff behaved as if wanting a meal at lunchtime was an imposition on their so-valuable time, so we went elsewhere (Tiddly Pomme, local Aldi etc).

All in all, a wonderful day to remember. We shall be back next year!