Falconhurst Farm Shop in Markbeech offers a carefully selected range of local, artisanal and seasonal produce. Alongside fresh fruit and vegetables, artisan bread and an extensive cheese counter, customers will find deli products, wines, local beers and spirits, frozen meals, homemade cakes, fresh lunches and Bean Smitten coffee.

The farm shop forms part of Falconhurst, a family-run farming estate that has remained in the Talbot family for six generations. Charles Talbot continues to play an active role in the estate, Nicola Talbot leads the gardening team, and their son George oversees its programme of events, drawing on his experience in hospitality and retail.

Falconhurst was established in the 1850s by John Chetwynd Talbot, who bought the land with a vision of creating a family estate and supporting the surrounding community. Successive generations have adapted Falconhurst while maintaining its connection to farming, the countryside and local life. The farm shop continues that story by sharing good food and estate-grown produce with visitors.

Falconhurst offers more than a conventional farm shop visit. An increasing amount of its seasonal produce comes from the estate’s own market garden, The Patch, while much of the wider selection is sourced as locally as possible. Visiting fishmongers, monthly street-food weekends, homemade cakes and the surrounding gardens, animals, pond and woodland make it somewhere to shop, eat and spend time.

Things To Do

Make a day of your visit by exploring Falconhurst’s historic gardens, following the nature trail through the Wild Garden or taking a woodland walk to Holy Trinity Church in Markbeech. Other places within easy reach include Hever Castle and Gardens, the historic village of Chiddingstone, Chiddingstone Castle, Penshurst Place and Gardens, and the open countryside of Ashdown Forest. Opening arrangements vary, so check with each attraction before travelling.