Norfolk Lavender

Norfolk Lavender

We have a long history here in Norfolk. Our founder Linn Chilvers originally ran a nursery garden and florists’ business in Heacham.

But he had always dreamed of growing lavender on a large scale; however most of the local farmers rubbished the idea and it looked like his vision would never come to fruition, but then Linn met Francis ‘Ginger’ Dusgate of Fring Hall who thought Linns’ plan worthy of trial. In 1932 the two men went into partnership to grow and distil lavender.

The great venture started with Ginger providing 6 acres of land and Linn supplied the 13,000 plants required. The planting was done by three men and a boy in eighteen days for a total cost of £15. So began the long tradition of Norfolk Lavender.

Linn Chilvers’ lavenders produced oil of excellent quality and yield. In 1936 the partnership bought 2 stills which had been made in 1874, they paid for themselves time and time again being used until 2009. They are now in our distillery museum.

What happens to our lavenders?

We use the lavender oil our plants produce to make our world renowned Norfolk Lavender products.

We use the dried lavender in our restaurants, in hot meals, cakes and even in ice creams, our website holds many recipes for you to try.

Whilst many respected herbalists, doctors and aromatherapists use our lavender in their professions.

 

Contact

Telephone
01485 570384 01485 570384
E-mail
info@norfolk-lavender.co.uk
Website
https://norfolk-lavender.co.uk/
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Where to go

Name
Norfolk Lavender
Address
Caley Mill
Lynn Road
Heacham
Postcode
PE31 7JE
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Notes

Open 7 days a week 9:30am - 4:30pm

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Last Updated: 29 January 2024

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