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Apple Orchard near Shoreham Faces Short Season Due to Weather

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 20
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What happened

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Castle Farm, near Shoreham in Sevenoaks, reopened its apple orchard for the 2026 season. However, the farm warned that the crop is significantly smaller than usual following frost during the blossom season in May and a prolonged summer heatwave. The orchard is expected to remain open for only a limited period, possibly closing after two weekends.

From london-now.co.uk

Why it matters

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The orchard is a popular destination for day-trippers. The reduced harvest and limited season length could impact local tourism revenue in the area.

From london-now.co.uk

Who's involved

  • SevenoaksLocal area where the farm operates
  • ShorehamVillage and civil parish where the farm operates

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • ShorehamSpeculative

    Shoreham could see limited local tourism revenue due to reduced agricultural output.

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The entities involved

  • Sevenoaks

    non-metropolitan district in Kent, England

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  • Shoreham

    village and civil parish in Kent, England, UK

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