The Herb Farm and Saxon Maze
The Herb Farm in a rural setting centred on its picturesque 19thC barn, comprises the Specialist Herb Nursery growing a comprehensive range of herbs, cottage garden plants and old-style roses; display gardens where plants can be seen in mature settings; the new purpose-built barn shop, displaying products demonstrating the versatility of herbs, a collection of hand-crafted items which add elegance and style to the house and garden; the Saxon Maze with a mileof curving grass pathways; and Daisy's Coffee Shop offering freshly prepared food and drinks.
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
|---|
| 2010 (01/01/2010 - 31/12/2010) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities (click a category name to expand)
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - Important to confirm 'on site'
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site cafe/restaurant
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 1-2 hours
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook. Pre-booking essential Guided tours available if pre-booked
- Maestro Accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 40
- Min group size - 10
- Solo accepted
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Dogs Accepted - Well behaved and on lead
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Marketed Towards Families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | Free |
| Child | Free |
| Saxon Maze Adult | £1.50 |
| Saxon Maze Child | £1.50 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
From the M4: Take jcts 10,11 or 12 to Reading and A4074 from Reading to Caversham. B481 from Caversham to Sonning Common village.
Public Transport Directions
From Reading station it is 4 miles to The Herb Farm and Saxon Maze.
