If you're looking for a fantastic and low-cost day out with the family this summer holidays come and visit our Bluebell Cafe and animal farm on Cornford Lane, Pembury!

Our outdoor kiosk will be open seven days a week from 10 am - 4 pm, from Saturday 5^th July until Sunday 31^st August 2025. We'll be holding summer barbecues every Wednesday, as well as fun and creative sessions, from bubble tea making to mosaic tile decorating. The Bluebell Cafe is open Monday-Friday from 10 am - 4 pm throughout the summer holidays.

Let the little ones unleash their creative side at our craft sessions

Our summer arts and crafts programme will run every Wednesday from 11 am - 12 pm, as follows:

• Wednesday 6^th August: cookie decorating, £2 per child
• Wednesday 13^th August: bubble tea making, £5 per child
• Wednesday 20^th August: friendship bracelet making, £2 per child
• Wednesday 27^th August: mosaic tile decorating, £3.50 per child

Pre-booking is required. Please text: 07916 158577 to book. Places are limited, so book soon to avoid disappointment!

Sizzling summer barbecues

Come and enjoy a delicious, freshly cooked barbecue, with meat and veggie options and accompanying salads every Wednesday lunchtime during the summer holidays. 

Barbecue prices:

Adults - £7.50

Children - (under 10 years old) £5.00

Aspens' staff and people we support -  £5.00 

(No booking required for barbecue.)

Enjoy our animals, playground and beautiful grounds

Why not make a day of it by enjoying our beautiful grounds, which include a wide range of animals to visit, from ponies to alpacas, letting off some steam in our woodland playground (with giant musical instruments along the way) and enjoying a bite to eat in our Bluebell Cafe. Our farm and grounds are open all day, every day of the week! 

Competition Time - Win a Party with a View!

All visitors to our Bluebell Cafe and Kiosk between 14 July - 29 August 2025 can enter a prize draw to win a party with a view and a birthday cake, worth approximately £200. The winner will be announced on Monday 4 September.

Still open for business!

Cornford Lane will be closed at the Pembury end from 14 July - 10 August (outside East Lodge), whilst essential maintenance works are carried out. You can still reach us by driving from the Halls Hole Road end or by walking or cycling from Pembury village. We're expecting there to be less traffic at this time, so a short walk or bike ride along the leafy Cornford Lane will be pleasant and you'll have a very warm welcome awaiting you! 

TN card holders

The Bluebell Cafe is proud to be a member of the TN Card reward scheme, which gives members rewards and discounts when supporting local independent businesses. TN Card holders receive a free hot drink of their choice when they spend £5 or more on food.

Donations welcome

Aspens Charities provides high-quality support to autistic people and those with a learning disability, and their families. Entry to our site is free but we warmly welcome donations to support our vital work and maintain our grounds. Donating couldn't be easier as we now have a handy tap-to-donate machine located in our car park (next to the Welcome sign), you can scan the QR code on our signage, donate via our website or leave a cash donation in the boxes on site.

You can also donate your pre-loved items at our on-site Donations Centre. Good quality clothing, accessories, books, toys and homeware are all gratefully received.

Please be mindful that our site is the home of many of the people we support, some of whom work in and use the Cafe and help care for our animals. Please be respectful of this at all times. It is also a working site used by Aspens' care, maintenance and office staff.  

Find out more about visiting Aspens here.