SURREY / AGILITYPR.NEWS / May 19, 2026 / - Surrey’s hidden haven celebrates first anniversary, offering limited-entry experiences, lavender trails and al fresco treats –

Mayfield Lavender is welcoming visitors back for summer 2026 to enjoy spectacular purple views and tranquillity at its enchanting Secret Lavender Garden in Epsom.

Just an hour from central London, the 12-acre Secret Lavender Garden will mark the start of its second summer season by hosting a special open-air cinema weekend from Friday, 12th June, in partnership with Picturehouse Outdoor Cinema (more details here). The garden will open for general admission on Monday, 15th June. 

Located just 10 minutes from Mayfield’s famed organic 25-acre Banstead lavender farm, the Secret Lavender Garden at its Epsom site offers a slower, more intimate experience. It boasts three flourishing lavender fields - containing Grosso, Folgate and Hidcote varieties -, orchards, and abundant wildlife. Visitors can enjoy beautiful countryside views with the London skyline on the horizon and capture picture-perfect moments at the Sleepy Hollow, the magical purple keyhole door, the beautiful heart-shaped bench and Mayfield’s second signature red telephone box. The site is also home to the celebrated Glasshouse Café and Gift & Plant Shop.

New for the 2026 season are limited-entry Lavender Daze and Sunset Sessions, which invite guests to experience the garden at different times of day during a designated two-hour time slot. From relaxed daytime visits, where families can wander through the fragrant lavender rows, explore and take part in the free Bee & Butterfly Exploration Trail, to the atmospheric evenings where the fields are bathed in golden light and provide the ideal opportunity for stunning photographs. 

The Glasshouse café will be open 9am-5pm every day (except Sundays: 10am-4pm), serving its usual menu as well as seasonal specials. The outdoor Airstream café is open 5pm-8pm (4pm-8pm on Sundays) and will serve hot dogs, baked goods, hot drinks, soft drinks – including lavender lemonade and Mayfield’s seasonal iced lattes – alongside this summer’s signature drinks, including Lavender Prosecco Royale, Lavender Summer Breezer (gin), Lavender Pimms O'clock and Lavender Mocktail. Guests can also bring a picnic.

The Secret Lavender Garden is open for its Lavender Daze and Sunset Sessions experiences from Monday, 15^th June until Sunday, August 23^rd.

Mondays

• Lavender Daze: 10am–5pm
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Thursdays to Sundays

• Lavender Daze: 3.30pm–5.30pm and 5.30pm–7.30pm
• Sunset Sessions: 7.30pm–9.30pm
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Tuesdays and Wednesdays are reserved exclusively for production companies and filming (by prior arrangement only).

Tickets for Lavender Daze sessions are £7.50 for adults and children aged 12+, and £2.50 for children aged 4–11. Children under four go free.

Sunset Sessions are priced at £10 for adults and children aged 12+, and £4.50 for children aged 4–11 (all prices include booking fees).

A Family Bundle for two adults and two children (aged 4–11) is available for £18 for Lavender Daze sessions only.

Bookings can be made here. Tickets can also be purchased on site, but advance booking is recommended, as entry on the day is not guaranteed.

“We created the Secret Lavender Garden to offer something a little different, a slower, more intimate way to experience summer among the lavender,” said Lorna Maye, owner and farmer at Mayfield Lavender. “Last year’s response was incredible, and for 2026, we wanted to introduce more ways for people to enjoy the space, whether that’s a peaceful daytime wander, the kids getting busy with the bee and butterfly trail, golden-hour drinks with friends, or simply taking a moment away from busy everyday life.”

The Secret Garden is just a 10-minute drive from Mayfield Lavender Farm, Banstead, so both can be visited in a single day, providing two distinct ways to enjoy Mayfield’s beautiful lavender. Outside of the summer season, the Secret Lavender Garden hosts special events during the year, including Easter and Halloween experiences. The site’s Glasshouse Café – open all year round - also includes a beautiful event space for private celebrations and corporate gatherings, from baby showers and 100^th birthday parties to networking events and business meetings. Email events@mayfieldlavender.com to enquire or visit: https://www.mayfieldlavender.com/events/.

For further details about Mayfield Lavender, go to: https://www.mayfieldlavender.com/

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NOTES TO EDITORS 

About Mayfield’s Secret Lavender Garden, Glasshouse Café and Gift & Plant Shop - Epsom

139 Reigate Rd,

Epsom

KT17 3DW

Behind the elegant Mayfield Lavender Glasshouse Café and Gift & Plant Shop lies one of Epsom’s hidden gems: The Secret Lavender Garden. The beautiful 12-acre haven boasts fields of lavender, an apple orchard, over 500 fruit trees, a majestic tree-lined avenue and visiting local wildlife, including grazing horses. This peaceful escape hosts events and activities throughout the year; during the summer lavender season, which typically runs from June to August (with dates varying each year), visitors can enjoy an immersive and intimate lavender experience with leisurely walks through the fragrant purple blooms, capture iconic photos – including beside Mayfield’s second signature red telephone box – and relax amongst nature. Picnic tables and grassy spots provide the perfect setting for bring-your-own picnics. 

The Mayfield Lavender Glasshouse Café and Gift & Plant Shop is open year-round, offering something special for every season. The café is a great place to meet for breakfast, a coffee and a sweet treat, or something more substantial, with a menu ranging from sandwiches, paninis and soups to salads, jacket potatoes, and avocado specialities. Hot food is available from 9am to 3.30pm, Monday to Saturday, and from 10am to 3.30pm on Sundays. The separate events area within the Glasshouse is available for private hire and makes the ideal venue for birthday parties, anniversaries, baby showers, and other celebrations.


The extensive shop is the perfect place to find unique gifts, from plants, garden accessories, and lavender-scented homewares, to organic lavender toiletries, and delicious lavender-infused liqueurs, tea, and culinary treats.

About Mayfield Lavender Farm 

Mayfield Lavender Farm is a 25-acre, family-run organic lavender farm in Banstead, within the picturesque North Surrey Downs, just 15 miles from central London.

Each summer, it welcomes visitors of all ages to stroll through its beautiful lavender, capture photos in the stunning purple fields, and enjoy lavender treats. Offering a relaxed, family and dog-friendly day out that combines natural beauty and simple pleasures, it is a perfect place for making memories.

Mayfield Lavender Farm was founded in 2006 by Brendan Maye on a site once home to one of the original Victorian lavender fields and revives the lavender-growing history of the area that flourished during this time. Mayfield Lavender Farm is proudly certified organic by the Soil Association, one of the UK’s most respected organic certifiers. The team at Mayfield is committed to sustainable, chemical-free farming and, in doing so, creates a healthy environment for pollinators, particularly bees, who are vital to the ecosystem. Discover more about the story behind Mayfield Lavender Farm here.

For further press information, please contact Francesca De Franco on: 0794 125 3135 or email: yoursoapboxevents@gmail.com