Location and Travel

The War and Peace Show takes place at The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6PY. For maps click here.

Getting to the show:

CAR

If arriving via the Western half of the M25 (eg M40, M4, M3, A3, M23), exit at Junction 5 of the M25, following the A21 towards Paddock Wood and Hastings. Follow signs for Paddock Wood and the A228. The War and Peace Show is at the Hop Farm near Paddock Wood, on the A228, approximately 8 miles from where you join the A228.

If arriving from the Eastern half of the M25 (M1, A1(M), M11, A12, A13) travel over the Dartford Crossing, remain on the M25 to exit at Junction 3 (M20 towards Maidstone). Follow the M20 exiting at junction 4 signposted for Paddock Wood and the A228. The War and Peace Show is at the Hop Farm near Paddock Wood, on the A228, approximately 15 miles from the M20 turn off.

BUS

A Hop Farm shuttle bus is available from Paddock Wood train station to the Hop Farm during the duration of the show.

PARK AND RIDE

As in previous years, a Park and Ride system will be in operation on the Saturday and Sunday of the show. Buses will be running approximately every 10 minutes.

DISABLED PARKING

There is disabled parking located within the Hop Farm. See Disabled access.

TRAINS

If coming from abroad, you can catch the Eurostar nearly all the way to the War and Peace Show. You need to change trains at Ashford, and take the next train to Paddock Wood station, where you can get a taxi to the show (approx 2 miles) or the Hop Farm Shuttle Bus which run every day of the event.

Alternatively, we have a deal with the train company in Kent Southeastern. You can travel to the show from Charing Cross. You need to get a train to Paddock Wood (sometimes these are Ashford trains that stop at Paddock Wood). When you buy your ticket at Charing Cross ask for an All in One Ticket for The Hop Farm. This will include your train travel, entry to the show and use of our shuttle bus from the station (we are 1 mile from the station). The All in One ticket will save you nearly 50% on admission. Trains normally run every half hour from Charing Cross. You can also get trains to the show from London Bridge and Waterloo East.

Telephone contact details or website information at www.national-rail.co.uk :

Charing Cross: 020 7839 2576
London Bridge: 020 7234 1068
Railtrack: 08457 114141

FERRIES

If you are driving from Europe, we recommend that you travel with Norfolkline Ferries, see our Norfolkline page for special discounts.

Whether you are travelling from abroad, or coming from just around the corner, have a look at our useful maps to see how to get here.

Upon arrival in Dover, follow signs for the M20 (Folkestone, Ashford, Maidstone). Remain on this motorway until Junction 4, (approximately 40 miles) exit, following the signs for Paddock Wood and the A228. The War and Peace Show is at the Hop Farm near Paddock Wood, on the A228, approximately 10 miles from the M20 turn off.

PLANES

If arriving at Heathrow, Gatwick or any other London airport, we recommend that you hire a car and aim for the M25. (See "car")

Alternatively, take a train into London and make your way to Charing Cross mainline station, for a direct connection to Paddock Wood, where taxis are readily available (approx 2 miles).

HELICOPTERS

If you wish to arrive by helicopter, we must insist that for safety reasons you call in advance. Upon arrival, you will notice Helicopter Rides taking place in Americas Field and we request that you set down in that area. Please contact Chris Yates at The Hop Farm in advance for further information and for frequency details so that you can coordinate with other incoming flights.

Chris Yates T: 01622 873273 F: 01622 873145 e mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

THE HOP FARM

51.12N, 000.23E - NGR - TQ 674,475 Elevation 125ft amsl, 4mb
2NM North of Paddock Wood, 6NM East of Tonbridge

Operated by The Hop Farm. Tel 01622 872068

Remarks: Strictly PPR, For noise abatement please arrive and depart from/to Tonbridge and follow river Medway.

BHH Company frequency 130.375 for certain events only
Subject to CAA approval 119.550 (not to be used yet)

Fuel, jet A1, certain events only - nearest other Rochester.

Landing fee: Variable