Reference collection

University Of Reading & FAST Ltd.

Kent

Description

Based in the heart of Kent, the National Fruit Collection is a living gene bank of over 3,500 varieties of apples, pears, plums, cherries, cobnuts and quinces - one of the largest collections of fruit trees in the world. You can explore our beautiful fruit orchards through every season.

Contact

Brogdale Farm

Address

Brogdale Road

Faversham

Kent

ME13 8XZ

Telephone

01795 536250

E-mail

office@brogdalecollections.org

Website

www.brogdalecollections.org

Statistics

13 species
2131 cultivars
2131 taxa

Opening Times

Daily 10am-4pm, Guided tours 11am, 1pm & 2.30pm Apr-Oct. Café & shop open Tue-Sun. Plant sales open Wed-Fri.

Entry

See website or phone for details, guided walks available.

Directions

1 mile from M2 J6.

• Disabled access
• No dogs allowed
• WC
• Light Refreshments
• Mail order
• Parking
• Plant sales
• Talks