Kingfisher Farm & Flower Shop

Kingfisher Farm & Flower Shop Kingfisher Farm & Flower Shop is famous for its home grown watercress, which the family have been gr

Kingfisher Farm Shop is famous for its home grown watercress. This family business has been growing this uniquely English product at Abinger Hammer since 1854. It is grown in natural spring water, which provides all the necessary nutrients without the aid of fertilisers or insecticides. The Farm Shop has become an increasingly important part of the business since the family started selling fruit a

nd vegetables in 1971 and the watercress shed at Abinger Hammer became the present shop in 1999. The shop provides high quality food for the discerning customer, sourcing as much regional and local food as available.

Dahlia Mania, here she is. The colour palette jostles with subtle soft hues, sitting cheek by jowl with a punch of oran...
18/08/2026

Dahlia Mania, here she is. The colour palette jostles with subtle soft hues, sitting cheek by jowl with a punch of orange, pink and brown. It’s a flower girl favourite at this time of year.





The choice of vegetables is quite incredible despite the lack of rain. You can definitely fill your basket with a rainbo...
17/08/2026

The choice of vegetables is quite incredible despite the lack of rain. You can definitely fill your basket with a rainbow of fresh produce thanks to all the growers and suppliers we work with.





Our Watercress Gin made exclusively for us by the talented folk Silent Pool Distillery. Another great collaboration of l...
15/08/2026

Our Watercress Gin made exclusively for us by the talented folk Silent Pool Distillery. Another great collaboration of local businesses.

It makes for a wonderful sundowner!





So much and so many may be struggling in the heat but look at this wonderful stone fruit grown by Myatts of Mockbeggar f...
14/08/2026

So much and so many may be struggling in the heat but look at this wonderful stone fruit grown by Myatts of Mockbeggar from Kent, supplied by the lovely folk SHRUB. Superb produce. Another joy from being part of such a rich small business community. Thank you so much to everyone working so hard to provide good food, it is very much appreciated by us.





Kingfisher Blue in Summer glory.
11/08/2026

Kingfisher Blue in Summer glory.





Plum season is truly here. Victoria,Jubelium, Lancelot, and Top Five all arrived this week. The golden sunshine has give...
07/08/2026

Plum season is truly here. Victoria,Jubelium, Lancelot, and Top Five all arrived this week. The golden sunshine has given us a sweet and juicy harvest. Don’t miss out, the season side short!




Let’s start August with ‘Joyful Jo’. A bunch that promises the brightest blooms of the season. A wonderful bunch to gift...
03/08/2026

Let’s start August with ‘Joyful Jo’. A bunch that promises the brightest blooms of the season. A wonderful bunch to gift or keep for yourself. It’s available on our website too!





A Certain Future for Family Watercress FarmDespite what you might have read on the BBC this week, we are a thriving busi...
31/07/2026

A Certain Future for Family Watercress Farm

Despite what you might have read on the BBC this week, we are a thriving business. Unfortunately, a recent article has taken a lot of what was said out of context and painted a picture that the future of our business as most uncertain. This is not the case.

Growing food and providing food has been the raison d’etre of Kingfisher throughout the business’s history.  Recently while walking back from the watercress beds with freshly harvested watercress, I was struck by how lucky we are.  It is hard work, but a privilege to follow in the footsteps of my parents and generations before, being a custodian of a tiny piece of the Surrey Hills, nurturing a super food, taking an active role in this community and giving access to delicious, good food.

Thank you for all the messages of concern. It is always lovely to hear how much everyone values and cherishes our business.

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With best wishes and thank you for your continued support

Barrie, Marion & the Kingfisher Team





Happy 88th Birthday Barrie, King of Kingfisher! Still contributing, still interested and still cares immensely. Still l...
27/07/2026

Happy 88th Birthday Barrie, King of Kingfisher!
Still contributing, still interested and still cares immensely. Still loves a watercress and marmite sandwich!




Greengage season. These are the French variety, ‘Reine Claude’. Simply delicious just as they are!
19/07/2026

Greengage season. These are the French variety, ‘Reine Claude’. Simply delicious just as they are!




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Watercress Beds, Abinger Hammer
Dorking
RH56AG

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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