Overview

• Unusually warm, dry conditions in spring accelerated Mayfield’s lavender to full bloom sooner than normal
• Forecasts now project the 2025 season to wrap up by mid-August instead of late August
• The 12-acre Secret Lavender Garden in Epsom offers exclusive 2.5-hour sessions for 40 visitors, each unlocked by a secret four-digit gate code
• The established 25-acre Banstead farm features ticketed entry, a Looby Loo tractor-train tour, and a café serving lavender-infused treats
• Owner Lorna Maye advises booking tickets promptly to experience peak blooms before the early harvest deadline