Visit Sunflower Fields In The UK 2024

Sunflowers are in season between July and September. During this time, there are plenty of amazing sunflower fields to visit in the UK. Visiting a sunflower field is a great excuse for a pretty family walk.

A backdrop of sunflowers make great backgrounds for your photos. There’s also the chance to purchase your own sunflowers to take home. Don’t forget to take your secateurs.

The sunflower is known as the happy flower. They can also grow very tall. Often we plant sunflowers in our gardens to see how tall we can grow them each year. But if you want to see them in all their glory, then visiting one of the many sunflower fields in the UK is a great idea.

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PYO Sunflowers Frequently Asked Questions

  • What to wear to a sunflower field?
    • Check the weather conditions before you visit a sunflower field. Long trousers are a good idea, good shoes for uneven ground.
  • What’s the best time to visit a sunflower field?
    • Depending on the weather leading up to sunflower season, the sunflowers are at their best during late July and into August.
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Sunflower Fields In Berkshire


Sunflower Fields In Bristol

Farrington’s Farm Sunflowers

Main St, Farrington Gurney, Bristol, BS39 6UB

PYO sunflowers aim to be ready at the end of July and through August at Farrington’s Farm. Through the year they also have plenty of events to keep your eye one as well. Also don’t forget to visit during October for some pumpkin picking.


Sunflower Fields In Buckinghamshire

Farmer Paul’s

Weedon Hill Farm, Buckingham Road, Weedon, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4DP

Wander through the sunflower paths around the Farm and get some amazing photos as you wander. You will be able to choose, cut and purchase your own sunflowers from the pick-your-own cutting area, or alternatively pick up a fresh bunch of pre-cut sunflowers from the shop!


Sunflower Fields Cambridgeshire

Hill Farm PYO

Oundle Road, Peterborough, PE7 3UA


Sunflower Fields Cheshire

Libby’s Patch

Shellow Ln, Gawsworth, Macclesfield SK11 9RS

The sunflower fields should be open at the end of July / beginning of August in 2023.

Dunham Massey Ice Cream Farm

34 Station Rd, Dunham Massey, Altrincham, WA14 5SG

During August why not visit the Dunham Massey Ice Cream Farm for the great sunflower trail. Obviously not forgetting to try the unique ice cream flavours on offer too.


Sunflower Fields Cornwall

Cornish Maize Maze And Fun Farm

The PYO sunflowers in Cornwall are available during August at Smeaton Farm. Don’t forget to visit the amazing maize maze during your visit too.


Sunflower Fields In Derbyshire

Ashover Family Farm

Eastwood Hall Farm, Eastwood Ln, Chesterfield S45 0BD

In August there will be 500,000 sunflowers to walk through, photograph and pick to take home! 

Oak Tree Farm Village Sunflowers

The sunflower patch in Derbyshire is open from the last week in July and all through August. It’s a dog friendly sunflower patch with free car parking. There’s the chance to pick your own beautiful sunflower stems to take home, walk around the wildflower meadow, enjoy a coffee and cake, and also visit the animals.

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Sunflower Fields In Devon

Dart’s Farm

Topsham, Devon, EX3 0QH

Dart’s Farm sunflower field raises money for local charities each year. The sunflower field is open during the Summer months. There’s also a maize maze on site, so don’t forget to visit that as well.

Strawberry Fields

Lifton, Devon, PL16 0DE

PYO sunflowers will be ready at Strawberry Fields Lifton in late Summer and early Autumn.

Jolly Sunflowers

PYO sunflowers in Devon just outside Exeter. Entry to the fields includes access to the sunflowers, mini maze and flower meadow. There are also lots of photo opportunities on site including the vintage tractor, hay trailer and giant letters.


Sunflower Fields In Dorset

Coppet Hill Sunflowers

Purcombe Farm, Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6RL

Enjoy a sunflower saunter during the Summer months along a mile of pathways. There are over half a million sunflowers on this farm in Dorset to admire. Dogs are welcome on a lead.

The Dorset Sunflower Trail

Maiden Castle Farm, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9PR

To celebrate the beautiful Dorset summer, Maiden Castle Farm will launch a new sunflower trail this summer. The 20-acre trail will be planted in time for the summer holidays, estimated to open the first weekend of August. 

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Cat and Fiddle Farm

Lyndhurst Rd, Dorset BH23 7DS

One of the popular sunflower fields in Dorset is definitely the Cat and Fiddle farm and shop. They have their own sunflower field in Dorset. Sunflowers can be purchased to take home, and are stunning to see in all their glory. They also grow pink sunflowers!

Sunflowers are generally in flower during August, and whilst the farm recognise their popularity and don’t mind customers taking photos in the sunflower patches, they ask you to make a purchase if you’re visiting. Why not enjoy a spot of pyo fruit and veg during your visit.

Farmer Palmers Farm Park Sunflower Meadow

The sunflower meadow opens late July at farmer Palmers Farm park in Dorset. You can explore the field as part of your visit to the farm park.


Sunflower Fields In Essex

Foxes Farm Sunflowers

The Colchester sunflower patch is open on selected dates in July. You can pick your own sunflowers and enjoy the mini sunflower trail. There are mini tractors and refreshments and toilets also available.

Writtle Sunflowers

Pooty Pools Farm, Chelmsford CM1 4NW

Opening from the end of July, you can visit Writtle Sunflowers, one of the pick your own sunflower patches in Essex. There is a large car parking area, a picnic area, a small maze for the kids and even more flowers as well as food vans visiting. 

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Sunflower Fields In Gloucestershire

Over Farm PYO Sunflowers

Take a wander around the sunflower meadow and snap some amazing photos. An admission ticket is required to enter the sunflower fields so pre booking is essential.

Cattle Country Farm Park

Why not visit Cattle Country Farm Park during August for their maize maze and sunflower fields.

Cotswold Farm Park Sunflower Festival

The sunflower festival offers an amazing display of sunflowers in the stunning Cotswold countryside. Why not pay a visit and take some amazing photos.


Sunflower Fields In Hampshire

The Flower Plot PYO Sunflowers

Hartley Court Farm, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0BB

Stoke Fruit Farm

77 Havant Rd, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0PT

PYO sunflowers at Sam’s Sunflower’s are generally open between July and August. There is an entry fee which covers a set amount of sunflowers to be picked. No booking is required and there is plenty of free parking. 

Picking Patch Fordingbridge

Bickton, Fordingbridge SP6 2HA

The maize maze and PYO sunflowers at Bickton Farm in Hampshire will be open on selected dates in August. There are 9 varieties of sunflowers to choose from which can be purchased by the stem.

Rogate Sunflowers

A272, Rogate, Petersfield GU31 5EG

There will be haystacks to climb, tractor rides, sunflower arranging, delicious local food & drink and you can buy our own grown sweetcorn.


Sunflower Fields In Hertfordshire

Cammas Hall Farm

Needham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak CM22 7JT

The sunflowers are freshly cut every morning to be purchased from the farm shop. You can also PYO sunflowers from the meadows too.

Hitchin Lavender

Ickleford, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3UA

You’ll find several acres of sunflowers which have been grown from seed every year. They flower between mid-August and late September depending on the weather. This area can be found at the far right hand side of the main lavender field.

The Pop Up Farm

M1 Junction 9, Flamstead, St Albans AL3 8HT

The sunflower festival in Hertfordshire is aiming to be open at the middle to late part of August.

Lower House Farm

Gilbert’s Farm, Lilly Hall Lane, Little Marcle, HR8 2LD

PYO Sunflowers are back for picking! There will be new varieties of pollen-free Sunflowers for cutting, alongside a vast block of traditional ‘Giants’ for some fun photo opportunities.


Sunflower Fields In Kent

Stanhill Farm

Birchwood Road, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7HD
The sunflowers can be found on the edge of the maize maze at Stanhill Farm. They are priced per stem. Please take your own secateurs for cutting.

There is also a farm shop on site for your locally, home grown produce. You’ll also find a google selection of hand dispensed dried goods.

Meopham PYO

Broomfield Fruit Farm, Ifield Road, Meopham  DA13 0QH

Maze Moon

Lower Rainham Rd, Gillingham ME8 7TL

Lower Ladysden Farm PYO Sunflowers

The PYO sunflowers are in full bloom and ready to pick from early to mid July until September time. There is no need to book and they make the perfect addition to your home to add some colour!


Sunflower Fields In Leicestershire

Cattows Farm

Swepstone Road, Heather, Leicestershire, LE67 2RF

The sunflowers are ready for picking from the end of July at Cattows Farm. Why not pop into the tea rooms as well during your visit.


Sunflower Fields Lincolnshire

Vine House Farm

Deeping St Nicholas, Spalding PE11 3DG

There are over 100 acres of sunflowers grown on the farm each year, During August there are a number of sunflower walks scheduled. Why not pop along and enjoy the beautiful sunflowers in all their glory.


Sunflower Fields In Norfolk

Wroxham Barns Sunflower Meadow

In mid to late August, you can enjoy the sunflower meadow at Wroxham Barns. There’s the chance to take some photos, explore the meadow and purchase sunflower stems.

AG Meale & Sons

PYO sunflowers are available at AG Meale & Sons through the Summer months. Keep your eye on their website for the up to date opening times.


Sunflower Fields In Northamptonshire

Wappenham Farm Sunflowers

The Wappenham Sunflowers and maize maze are open on selected dates in August. You can stroll through the sunflower patch and pick your favourite stems.


Sunflower Fields Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire Sunflower Experience

With over 30,000 sunflowers on site and professional photographers available on selected dates, this is the perfect chance to capture those memories.

School Farm Sunflowers

The sunflower fields and maize maze are open between 10am and 6pm Monday to Saturday. Sunflowers are £1 per stem, please take your own secateurs. There is free parking on site and no entrance fee to the fields.


Sunflower Fields Oxfordshire

High Lodge Farm

The beautiful PYO sunflower field and ‘Sunflower Sundowner’ sessions will be open in August 2023.

Rectory Farm PYO

Stanton St John, Oxford, OX33 1HF

Bring your own secateurs or hire them when you arrive. If you don’t fancy picking the sunflowers yourself, then there are also ready picked sunflowers available to purchase as well.

On site you’ll also find the Tractor Shack cafe serving freshly baked pastries, cakes and ice cream.


Sunflower Fields In Somerset

Frogmary Green Farm

West St, South Petherton TA13 5DJ

Palette and Pasture

Pyle Farm, Trudoxhill, Near Frome, Somerset. BA11 5DL

The sunflower field is generally open from mid August, however this will be weather dependent through the year. Purchase your ticket to visit the sunflower field, and this price is redeemable against your sunflower purchases on the day.


Sunflower Fields In Suffolk

Frogs Farm

Norwich Rd, Eye IP23 7ED

The sunflower maze is back in 2023 at Frogs Farm in Suffolk. There are haybales to play on, refreshments in the cafe and the sunflower maze to enjoy.


Sunflower Fields In Surrey

Garsons Farm Esher

KT10 8LS

The PYO fields at Garsons are one of the largest PYO fields in the UK. From strawberries to sunflowers and plenty more seasonal fruit and veg, it’s well worth a visit in the Summer.

Priory Farm

Sandy Lane, Nutfield, Redhill, RH1 4EJ

Discovery Land is open all year round at Priory Farm, but it changes with the seasons. In August you can enjoy the sunflower fields along the way.


Sunflower Fields In Warwickshire

Glebe Farm Sunflowers

Butchers Ln, Lower Brailes, Banbury OX15 5NB

The sunflowers should be ready at the beginning of August at Glebe Farm in 2023.

Lodge Farm Sunflowers

Kineton, CV35 0JH

The sunflower fields should be ready by early August at Lodge Farm sunflowers in 2023.

Malt Kiln Farm

Main St, Stretton under Fosse, Rugby CV23 0PE

The PYO sunflowers are available from mid July at Malt Kiln Farm in Warwickshire. There is free parking on site.


Sunflower Fields In West Midlands

Becketts Farm Sunflower Field

The sunflower fields are open around the end of July to beginning of August. There is no entrance fee but a collection for charity is open. Dogs are welcome on leads in the fields as you wander the paths.


Sunflower Fields In West Sussex

Tullys Sunflowers

Turners Hill Road, Turners Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4PD

There are 12 acres of PYO sunflower fields. Along with plenty of great photo spots to take advantage of, there are plenty of pretty sunflower stems to choose from.

Cowdray’s Sunflower Patch

Visit the maize maze at Cowdray’s at along the way you’ll find the sunflower picking patch. Why not admire the giant flowers and pick your very own to take home with you.


Sunflower Fields In Yorkshire

Birchfield Family Dairies

Summerbridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 4JS

You’ll find the sunflower fields in bloom during August at Birchfield Family Dairies. Don’t forget to sample the ice cream during your visit.

Spilman Farming

Church Farm, Thirsk YO7 3NB

Pick your own sunflowers at Spilmans. Take secateurs and enjoy the expanse of yellow flowers.

Written By Angela Spicer

Angela Spicer has been enjoying family travel for over ten years. She has been on multiple trips to Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, and also exploring various locations in the UK.

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