Roundoak is set in the heart of the Kentish countryside, south of the county town Maidstone, on the southerly slopes of the Greensand Ridge overlooking the beautiful weald of Kent. The grassland farm consists of approximately 120 acres including 5 acres of natural oak woodland. The farms conservation graze approximately 1500 acres throughout central Kent of many conservation groups such as KCC, Kent Wildlife trust, Medway Valley Countryside partnership to name but a few. The Roundoak flock is unusual in this part of the south east. It was the idea of Norman and Ruth Coles to purchase the flock which started with 16 ewes and Winkwell Falco the ram. Our first sheep were purchased on the Borders of Scotland and England from a hill farm near the Kielder Forest in Cumbria.Our first lambing season in spring 2005 produced 32 lambs from 16 ewes, two sets of triplets, mainly twins and a few singles. All mothers lambed themselves outdoors without outside intervention. We only lost two lambs that were stillborn.
09/24/2023
WOW! A huge thank you to the 60 plus couples that attended our Woodland Wedding Fair today! We cant wait to host some of your lovely weddings in 2025, and want to thank again for all your lovely comments about our venue.
Secondly a HUGE thank you to all the lovely suppliers that attended today and worked so hard putting it all together.
And our last thanks of the day to our lovely and supportive husbands for being 5* parking attendants!
We had a well deserved drink to celebrate the day.
If you are looking at booking for a wedding or event please contact us as we still have some availability for 2024 and 2025.
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09/24/2023
WOW! A huge thank you to the 60 plus couples that attended our Woodland Wedding Fair today! We cant wait to host some of your lovely weddings in 2025, and want to thank again for all your lovely comments about our venue.
Secondly a HUGE thank you to all the lovely suppliers that attended today and worked so hard putting it all together.
And our last thanks of the day to our lovely and supportive husbands for being 5* parking attendants!
We had a well deserved drink to celebrate the day.
If you are looking at booking for a wedding or event please contact us as we still have some availability for 2024 and 2025.
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09/20/2023
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09/20/2023
Kent’s unique wedding woodland fair at Roundoak farm Sutton Valence is this Sunday 24th September 11-4pm
Creating a totally immersive experience
With a complete woodland wedding day set up.
Showcasing 3 Tipis bringing the surroundings of woodland life with live music. Pizzas,bars, and suppliers galore.
We are pleased to announce
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Tickets are free and limited - please
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09/11/2023
09/08/2023
Moving the cattle for fresh grazing
09/06/2023
Can we still call September Summer?
Well, it was bloody hot today as we erected (we can say that) two of our Giant Hats for a stunning garden party in Kent for 120 guests.
We will be showcasing our tents and furnishings on the 24th September at the stunning in Kent. Come along, meet the team, grab a pizza and a prosecco....and get planning!
09/06/2023
Had the pleasure of working with some lovely suppliers this weekend! Opulencepartyhire kept the kids entertained all day!
Join us on the 24th September for our immersive Woodland Wedding Fair and meet some amazing suppliers that will guarantee your day to be unforgettable!
24th September at our beautiful Roundoak farm in Sutton Valance, partnered with My Tipi Event our hosting a stunning woodland wedding fair 11.00am - 4.00pm
My Tipi Event will be showcasing 3 of their stunning Tipis and bringing the surrounding woodland to life with live music, woodfired pizzas, bars and suppliers galore.
Andie
My Tipi Event
Lauren Luxe Videography
DISCO-TECH
All You Need Wedding Styling
B Photography Janet’s China Hire. Jo Jo blooms. Ashleigh Hair And more
08/28/2023
Fab night last night at our quiz night! Thanks to everyone who attended!
08/22/2023
Roundoak Events - Woodland wedding
08/22/2023
**WOODLAND OPEN DAY**
This is a date for your diary!!
24th September at our beautiful Roundoak farm in Sutton Valance, partnered with My Tipi Event our hosting a stunning woodland wedding fair 11.00am - 4.00pm
My Tipi Event will be showcasing 3 of their stunning Tipis and bringing the surrounding woodland to life with live music, woodfired pizzas, bars and suppliers galore.
Andie
DISCO-TECH
Lauren Luxe Videography
My Tipi Event
**WOODLAND OPEN DAY**
This is a date for your diary:
24th September at the beautiful Roundoak Farm in Sutton Valance, Kent. 11.00am - 4.00pm
We will be showcasing 3 of our stunning Tipis and bringing the surrounding woodland to life with live music, woodfired pizzas, bars and suppliers galore.
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Roundoak is set in the heart of the Kentish countryside, south of the county town of Maidstone, on the southerly slopes of the Greensand Ridge overlooking the beautiful Weald of Kent. The mainly grassland farm now consists of approximately 180 acres including 5 acres of natural oak woodland at Sutton Valence, and a further 70 acres just a mile or so away at Kings Oak Farm in Ulcombe. The farm also conservation graze approximately 1200 acres throughout central Kent.
Hebridean Sheep are unusual in this part of the South East but it was the idea of Norman and Ruth Coles to purchase a flock of 16 ewes and Winkwell Falco the ram, and breed them in Kent. The sheep were purchased on the Borders of Scotland and England from a hill farm near the Kielder Forest in Cumbria. Our first lambing season in spring 2005 produced 32 lambs from the 16 ewes we had two sets of triplets, some twins and a few singles. All mothers lambed themselves outdoors without intervention.
2015 was an exciting year at Roundoak. The farm obtained planning permission for a permanent dwelling, which is now completed, and Ruth and Norman moved in in November the same year.
The flock of Hebridean Ewes and Rams continues to grow and at its peek during the year numbers stand at over 700. The Highland cattle fold has also continued to grow since the farm acquired the stock from the well-known Frith Manor Farm fold at Lingfield. In 2018, our cattle numbers stand at in excess of 130 cows, calves and bulls. Both Samuel of Po***ck and Victor of Earn our two Highland bulls have moved on, and we were proud to purchase a bull from Her Majesty the Queen at Balmoral Castle. Her Stockman Dochy Ormiston found us 'The Duke of Balmoral', who is now 2 1/2 years old. Further cattle including heifers and another bull, 'The Prince of Balmoral', came to the farm last year and have settled in well. The farm broadened its breeds, several years ago, to include a new herd of Sussex cattle, with a pedigree bull that was acquired from the Mayfield herd of pedigree Sussex Cattle. ‘The Captain’ arrived, in 2017, at Roundoak after winning 1st prize at the Edenbridge and Oxted Show in the same year. In May 2018, the first Sussex calves were born.
The farm also introduced some very rare breed Boreray Sheep and North Ronaldsays, probably the rarest breeds in the UK, to enhance the farm’s cross section of breeds that are used in important conservation grazing across the county.
Conversation grazing remains an important part of Roundoak. The farm graze several sites, including Teston Country Park for Kent County Council; The Ashford Community Woodland Local Nature Reserve for Ashford Borough Council; The Yalding Fens for the Medway Valley Conservation Trust and private land at East Malling and West Farleigh. The conservation grazing is shared between the Highland Cattle, Sussex cattle and Hebridean Sheep, all of which have similar grazing qualities.
The farm still has a number of rare breed pigs and also plenty of free-range chickens and several guinea fowl that can be found roaming around the farm freely.
The farm enjoys many visitors who are interested in the different breeds. Caravan and camping pitches continue to be popular with many visitors returning time and time again.
In 2020, the Farm continues to grow. The CL touring caravan site and off grid camping and glamping has flourished during 2019 and we are expecting to have a busy 2020. The farm has hiosted specialist events including a Gin Night and Secret Supper event and beer festival , a charity event in aid of Leeds and Broomfield church. Roundoak Events have already hosted a number of weddings and specialist parties, and it is a side to our business that we see growth. The unique yard bar and fire pit has also hosted several events and in 2020 we are intending to open the yard bar on some Sundays between 12noon and 3pm, with sampler tastes of some of the farms produce.
The farm also now has a POP UP BUTCHERY selling the farms Beef, Lamb and Pork. Call us for opening times. 01622 844491
