The Wilkin family first started making quality preserves in 1885 at their farm in Tiptree near Witham in Essex. They received their first Royal Warrant from King George V in 1911. Queen Elizabeth II visited in 2010 and the Warrant was renewed by King Charles III in 2025.

On arrival at the Tiptree Café you will be treated to scones, Tiptree jam and clotted cream together with tea or coffee.

Next to the café is the museum where you can follow the history of the site and watch the video that explains how the fruit is grown and illustrates how traditional preserve making continues to this day in Tiptree.

The coach will leave Hextable at 8.30am and Swanley at 8.40am and return to Swanley at approximately 5.30pm.