{"id":51311,"title":"SUNFLOWER FARMS, FIELDS AND PHOTO SPOTS.","description":"Find a field blooming with sunflowers near to you right now.","content":"<h2><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/fm5unmwzimqktv56xed1q004rhmxeogib4oakxya6jnigxo2.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"Sunflower against a blue summer's  sky with a smiling face made in it's seed head.\" title=\"Sunflower against a blue summer's  sky with a smiling face made in it's seed head.\" \/><\/h2><h2>WHERE TO FIND SUNFLOWERS FIELDS NEAR YOU RIGHT NOW.<\/h2><p>\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b<\/p><p>What summer flower brings more joy than a bright, golden sunflower?<\/p><p>Name one. I\u2019ll wait.<\/p><p><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/bpf4natraatlad2ikevmjsm6sfqd7wpe5d1om6hj962hevgv.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"Woman in sunhat with a big smile on her face against a backdrop hills and a sunflower field in full bloom.\" title=\"Woman in sunhat with a big smile on her face against a backdrop hills and a sunflower field in full bloom.\" \/>But don\u2019t wait tooooo long because right now you can visit fields bursting with golden sunflowers and pick your own (although with another heatwave rolling in, they\u2019ll soon be gone like an ice cream melting in the sun).<\/p><p>You can find sunflower farms, trails and PYO fields all over the UK this August. A fun day out for families \u2013 especially if you have little ones who love to run around, or older ones with a passion for nature. And of course, any keen photographers (or posers models) will appreciate the golden glow backdrop.<\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/e1xpwvftapjv5f3wys5vhekvdjlkvtjtiotqmxumrdv05vim.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"A father and son stand amongst the blooms in a sunflower field. The sun is high in the blue sky and the family appear just above the sunflowers.\" title=\"A father and son stand amongst the blooms in a sunflower field. The sun is high in the blue sky and the family appear just above the sunflowers.\" \/><\/p><h3>WHERE TO GO TO PICK YOUR OWN SUNFLOWERS<\/h3><p><\/p><p><strong>SOUTH EAST<\/strong><\/p><p>MEOPHAMPYO BROOMFIELD FARM<br \/>Ifield Road, Kent, Kent, United Kingdom DA13 0QH<\/p><p>Saturday and Sunday 10am\u20134pm<br \/>Free entry and no booking required<br \/>Can I bring the dog? Friendly dogs welcome<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/meophampyo.co.uk\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">meophampyo.co.uk<\/a><br \/><\/p><p>LITTLE FANT FARM<br \/>Farleigh Lane, East Farleigh, Maidstone Kent ME16 9LY  <br \/><br \/>Thursday to Sunday, 10am \u2013 3pm, Thurs 6-9pm<br \/>Free entry and no booking required<br \/>Can I bring the dog? Yes! (but must be kept on a very tight lead)<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/littlefantfarm\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">instagram.com\/littlefantfarm<\/a><\/p><p><br \/>GARSON\u2019S FARM<br \/>Winterdown Rd, Esher KT10 8LS<\/p><p>Mon\u2013Sat 9am-6pm (last entry 5.15pm), Sunday 10am\u20135pm (last entry 4.15pm)<br \/>\u00a32.50 (max 8 tickets)<br \/>Booking required<br \/>PYO prices charged by weight<br \/>Can I bring the dog? No dogs except for assistance dogs.<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/garsons.co.uk\/pyo-farm\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">garsons.co.uk\/pyo-farm<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p>SAM\u2019S SUNFLOWERS<br \/>St Peters Road, Northney, Hayling Island.<br \/>Monday to Wednesday: 10-4pm, Thursday to Saturday: 10-9pm, Sunday: 10-6pm<\/p><p>Adult (16+): \u00a37.50 Includes 3 sunflowers when available. <br \/>Teen (12-16): \u00a34.50 Includes 3 sunflowers when available.<br \/>Children under 12 - FREE to enter with paying adult (no sunflowers included)<br \/>Can I bring the dog? Only on dog night (Thursday from 6pm)<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/stokefruitfarm.co.uk\/sunflowers\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stokefruitfarm.co.uk\/sunflowers<\/a><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/x5imt2qjmivrth7vpfdfxixsgxgjoqyhltcqzlv4klhwddfy.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"Teenager points at raised bed of sunflowers at a sunflower farm\" title=\"Teenager points at raised bed of sunflowers at a sunflower farm\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/4hq7bj3koqcszajohvkpzi6mf446gnof4wpri9undrlmusde.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"Woman in sunglasses shows off a massive smile in a field of sunflowers\" title=\"Woman in sunglasses shows off a massive smile in a field of sunflowers\" \/><\/p><p>SILKSTEAD SUNFLOWERS<br \/>Four Dells Farm, Poles Lane, Otterbourne, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2DY<\/p><p>10am-4pm - (Closed Wednesday 20th Aug) <br \/>\u00a36 Entry per person<br \/>Family Tickets \u00a320 (for 2 adults &amp; 2 children or 1 adult &amp; 3 children) <br \/>Under 5's Free (no flowers included)<br \/>No booking required<br \/>3 stems included in ticket price<br \/>Can I bring the dog? Check website for special dog days<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/silksteadsunflowers.co.uk\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">silksteadsunflowers.co.uk<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><strong>SOUTH WEST<\/strong><\/p><p>PICKING PATCH<br \/>Bickton, Fordingbridge SP6 2HA<br \/>\u00a31.20 per stem including 20p donation for the Ellenor hospice.<br \/>Can I bring the dog? Only registered guide dogs will be allowed on site<br \/><\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/pickingpatch.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pickingpatch.com<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><strong>EAST<\/strong><\/p><p>HITCHIN LAVENDER FARM<br \/>Cadwell farm, Arlesey Rd, Ickleford, Hitchin SG5 3UA<br \/>Mon, Weds, Fri: 9am\u20136pm, Tues &amp; Thurs : 9am\u20139pm* (late nights), Sat &amp; Sun 9am\u20138pm<br \/>Weekday (advance) \u00a37, Weekend \u00a38.50, Child (online) \u00a36.81<br \/>PYO charged per stem<br \/>Can I bring the dog? Dogs on leads are very welcome <\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/hitchinlavender.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hitchinlavender.com<\/a><br \/><\/p><p><strong>MIDLANDS<\/strong><\/p><p>NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 'PICK YOUR OWN' PUMPKINS<br \/>Oaks Lane, Oxton, Southwell, NG25 0RH.<br \/>Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm (4pm last entry).<br \/>Adult \u00a38, Children aged 6 and over \u00a37 (children under 5, free). Family ticket (2 adults &amp; 2 children) \u00a325.<br \/>Entry cost is redeemable against produce picked<br \/>No need to book.<br \/>Can I bring the dog? No dogs, or other animals, allowed.<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/nottinghamshirepickyourownpumpkins.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nottinghamshirepickyourownpumpkins.com<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><strong>NORTH WEST<\/strong><\/p><p>HOLMESWOOD FLOWER FARM<br \/>Holmeswood Road, Ormskirk, L40 1UA<br \/>Open 7 days, 10-4<br \/>\u00a33 per person<br \/>Can I bring the dog? Yes! (Must be on a lead.)<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/holmeswoodflowerfarm.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/holmeswoodflowerfarm.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><strong>WALES<\/strong><\/p><p>RHOSSILI SUNFLOWERS<br \/>10am to 7pm (or 9pm if the weather is good)<br \/>Weekdays \u00a34, weekends \u00a34.50, kids in buggies\/carried are free)<br \/>Pick your own stems to take home for \u00a31.50<br \/>Can I bring the dog? Yes! (Must be on a lead.)<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/rhossilisunflowers.co.uk\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rhossilisunflowers.co.uk<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><strong>SCOTLAND<\/strong><\/p><p>BALGONE SUNFLOWER TRAIL<br \/>Balgone Barns, North Berwick, EH39 5NY<br \/>10am\u20134pm and 5\u20136pm<br \/>Day \u00a318 (car ticket - 5 visitors), Evening \u00a321 (car ticket - 5 visitors)<br \/>Prebooking only<br \/>Stems \u00a31 each<br \/>Can I bring the dog? Yes! (Must be on a lead.)<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/balgoneestate.co.uk\/sunflowers\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">balgoneestate.co.uk\/sunflowers<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p>Always check socials\/websites before you set off with your secateurs. Sometimes the sunflowers might need more time to grow. Just like we all do.<\/p><p>\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b<\/p><h3>SUNFLOWER TRAILS &amp; FIELDS<\/h3><p>These spots aren't PYO, but you can often pick up a stem or two from the farm shop or field kiosk. And also, you get to stand in a field of sunflowers. <\/p><p>FROG\u2019S FARM<br \/>Just off the A140, in Thwaite, Suffolk IP23 7ED<br \/>7 days a week, 9.30am \u20135pm<br \/>\u00a37.50 per person (\u00a325.00 for a family of four)<br \/>No need to book<br \/>Can I bring the dog? Check for dog-friendly days<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frogsfarm.co.uk\/sunflower-maze\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.frogsfarm.co.uk\/sunflower-maze\/<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p>ST AUSTELL SUNFLOWER TRAIL at HIGHER TREGORRICK FARM<br \/>Tregorrick, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7AG<br \/>Mon\u2013Fri 12.00 - 18.00 <br \/>Saturday &amp; Sunday 10.00 - 19.00 <br \/>\u00a35 (under 5\u2019s free)<br \/>No pre-booking necessary, payment on the gate.<br \/>Freshly cut flowers available to buy per stem or as a bunch.<br \/>Can I bring the dog? Yes! Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome.<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/highertregorrickfarm.co.uk\/sunflower-trail\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">highertregorrickfarm.co.uk\/sunflower-trail<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p>CLEARWELL FARM<br \/>Clearwell Farm, Michaelston-Y-Fedw , CF3 6XT<br \/>Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm <br \/>Thursday - Sunday 6:30pm - 11pm (Sunday 10pm)<br \/>\u00a37 (under 3s free)<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clearwellfarm.co.uk\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.clearwellfarm.co.uk<\/a><\/p><p>\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b<\/p><h3>AND ONE LAST LOCAL SPOT TO ME<\/h3><p>If you\u2019re anywhere near the north Kent coast, I have a real treat for you.<\/p><p>It\u2019s not a field that\u2019s open to the public, so please be mindful that it\u2019s a working farm and just take your pics near the edge of the sunflowers. But,oh! what pictures you\u2019ll take, because this spot looks out to the sea. <\/p><p>Nestled between Minnis Bay and Reculver towers (closer to the towers) is a field of Sunflowers accessible from the sea walk.<\/p><p>Go during golden hour and you\u2019ll be rewarded with the most stunning sunset over the sea and honeyed light across the field of flowers.<br \/><br \/>\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b\ud83c\udf3b<\/p><h3>PICK FLOWERS THAT LAST LONGER<\/h3><p>If sunflowers wilting remind you that summer will be over soon, make it summer every day. Even when it\u2019s grey and chucking it down? How? With a t-shirt from the new <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/collection\/the-sunflower-appreciation-society\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Sunflower Appreciation Society collection<\/u><\/a>. Show your love and choose to wear a field of flowers, or pick a slogan tee that adores the sun, summer and sunflowers as much as you do. <br \/><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/i3qjeh9ge6mfqwtkjfmbavil0pqnk8jox2v4fuljccgsnjbc.png.png?w=1140&amp;project=the-appreciation-society-388278&amp;v=2\" alt=\"Woman in a sunflower field tshirt stands in front of a rocky background during golden hour\" title=\"Woman in a sunflower field tshirt stands in front of a rocky background during golden hour\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/f8fmc5qhurqsxit5eefhndxz2dkyeo99iqwebkhrdxoq3kfg.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;project=the-appreciation-society-388278&amp;v=2\" alt=\"Woman poses on a beach in a t-shirt with one sunflower bloom on the front.\" title=\"Woman poses on a beach in a t-shirt with one sunflower bloom on the front.\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/xcxcrd2y0onqhujjeum8zo471xwneubunvhppvsmfrcjeyar.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;project=the-appreciation-society-388278&amp;v=2\" alt=\"Woman with long, red hair stands infront of a sunset sky with clouds in an oversized butter yellow t-shirt. 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