We’ve been growing, harvesting and distilling our very own Black Mitcham peppermint for almost three decades, all from our family farm in the Hampshire countryside. Throughout June, July and August the farm team get busy harvesting and distilling over 300 acres of beautifully fragranced Camomile, Peppermint and Lavender herbs.

During these tours you’ll experience the process of how we produce the finest English essential oils from the crops we grow in our fields. It will be a real treat for your senses as we meander through our fields, visit our on-site distillery and listen to our Master of Mint, Ian Margetts as he talks through the journey of our herbs.

We’ll guide the tour onto farm tracks, fields and along the hedgerows, finishing with an opportunity to taste some Summerdown treats, made from our famous Black Mitcham peppermint.

Although the weather wouldn’t deter us if it is a bit ‘British’ it might affect the experience, so we’ll have a wet weather alternative.

Suitable footwear for uneven ground and muddy tracks is essential. We recommend this tour for relatively active people as this tour will cover a considerable amount of walking.

After booking your tour we will email you full details of the event, including directions and parking. A full refund is available up to 14 days prior to the tour date. If cancelling within 14 days prior to the tour date, an exchange to a different tour of the same value can be offered.

If you have any further questions, feel free to email welcome@summerdown.com