10 of the best flower fields to photograph in the UK

From spring to autumn, throngs of colourful flowers come out to bedazzle us with their beauty. Follow us and we will show you when and where you can see some of the best flower displays in the UK.

From acres of purple lavender with their unmistakable scent to the bright yellow rapeseed of farmers’ fields, or the emblematic poppies with their riots of red to the spooky mischief of orange pumpkins; whether you are seeking flowers at plantations or in the wild during a hike, they provide striking backdrops for an Instagram pose or a Pinterest snap.

England, Scotland, and Wales are full to bursting with bright displays every year, so read on to discover the best flower fields to photograph in the UK. Why not take a seasonal staycation so that you can enjoy these fantastic exposés of nature’s brilliance? Seen all along our country lanes and motorways, you are bound to glimpse fields and fields of bright colour as you journey to your self-catering holiday cottage in your chosen destination.

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Tulips at Belmont Nurseries, Norfolk

Belmont Nurseries in Norfolk grow their tulips at a variety of sites (amounting to 550 acres in total) and their enviable fields of colour have featured on TV and in the national press. 

The company is the last remaining large-scale tulip grower in the British Isles and is well-worth seeking out, especially as their flower fields are some of the best places to see spring flowers in the UK. Belmont is a wholesaler, and although you can’t buy their wares on site, you can find their tulips in local shops and at supermarkets.

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Confetti at The Real Flower Petal Company, Worcestershire

Plan your holiday for when The Real Flower Petal Company’s confetti fields are in full bloom. Each year the short visitors’ window varies but the 7-10-day period generally occurs during late June and early July. 

These flower fields in Worcestershire make for one of the most colourful vistas you will ever see in the UK. It’s like a carnival seen from a distance or a work of art by Claude Monet. The Real Flower Petal Company is the UK’s original confetti grower, and you can find out when to visit its flower fields on its website. If you time it right, a visit here is a magical experience.

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Lavender at Cotswold Lavender, Cotswolds

You could double your luck if you are in the Cotswolds to see the aforementioned confetti fields on the Wyke Manor Estate, because this nearby beautiful lavender farm also welcomes the public to view their fields. 

Cotswold Lavender in Broadway is a wonderful place for a day out when it opens for visitors each June. The best times to view the lavender are from early to mid-July when the flowers are at their peak. These richly fragrant, violet-coloured flowers are a true spectacle when seen growing en masse.

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Strawberries at Lifton Farm, Devon

Created as a hare-brained scheme to introduce a strawberry field to Lifton in Devon, the locals said it could not be done. But 20 years on, Strawberry Fields has become a successful enterprise and local attraction that draws in thousands of visitors per year to pick strawberries and enjoy the bounties of the farm shop and the harvests. 

Strawberry Fields also has PYO (Pick Your Own) sunflowers and pumpkins too. Enjoy picking your mouth-watering red strawberries; it’s a great family day out - perfect for getting some photographs!

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Pumpkins at Cairnie Fruit Farm, Fife, Scotland

Cairnie Fruit Farm in Cupar of Fife in Scotland is a superb choice for a day out. Take your camera to capture the legions of orange pumpkins come autumn time. It’s a real spectacle and a sheer joy to capture and harness these fine specimens of pumpkin for your social media feeds. We've also got some great ideas for autumn crafts using pumpkins if you require further inspiration along with the best places to visit in autumn. 

Elsewhere on Cairnie Farm, there is the Maize Maze (which opens every July) which is, as the name suggests, a maze sown from maize crops. The crop grows to an average height of 8 feet tall throughout the 6-acre puzzle. There is a viewing platform so you can assess the extent of your confusion! It’s very eye-catching and great inspiration for the all-important Instagrammable shot!

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Sunflowers at Vine House Farm, Lincolnshire

Vine House Farm is known nationally for its bird food and wildlife products, however, its inclusion in this guide is due to the vast swathes of sunflowers that are cultivated there. There are few other sights on Earth to make the heart soar like a field full of happy sunflowers swaying gently in the breeze. 

Who remembers the old Vitalite margarine advert where the sunflowers are all singing to Desmond Dekker’s song, ‘The Israelites'? Well, you can relive the memory at Vine House Farm when the sunflowers are at their peak.

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Poppies at West Pentire, Cornwall

A few miles further west of Newquay in Cornwall, the poppy fields of West Pentire draw photographers from far and wide. Head there early in the summer to see an explosion of red and yellow as poppies and corn marigolds gild the landscape with their riotous hues. It’s a memorable sight among many along the North Cornwall coast. 

The area of West Pentire is managed by the National Trust but is not an ‘organised’ attraction as such, with no facilities or car parks. The poppy field is within walking distance of the South West Coast Path, Holywell, and Crantock Bay.  Please stay on the footpaths so as not to trample these endangered wildflowers.

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Dahlia Beach at Millets Farm, Oxfordshire

Dahlia Beach at Millets Farm in Oxfordshire is a dream experience where you can spend the day in lovely countryside surroundings. 

At Millets Farm Centre, you can book time in amongst the beautifully curated dahlias and choose from an array of gardening and well-being workshops, all of which are hosted on the Dahlia Decker Bus. This is a breathtaking flower field to inspire your photography and to help you up your dahlia growing game.

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PYO heaven at Blooming Green, Kent

Every Saturday from June until the end of October, you can head into the fields of Blooming Green in Kent to fill your punnets with flowers. The array of different species on offer here is dizzying and ultimately inspiring for those looking to go out in a rapture of snap-happy delirium. 

The picking of the stunning, seasonal, non-chemical drenched flowers makes for a therapeutic experience; you are bound to feel calm after inhaling the scents and experiencing ambient and contact highs. It’s bliss. There is also tea, coffee and cake on offer to buy after you have filled your baskets with flowers and foliage.

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Bluebells on the Ashridge Estate, Hertfordshire

If a bluebell really was a bell, its voice would tell you that spring has arrived; and the best place to see them at their boldest, best and by the million is at the National Trust-managed Ashridge Estate near Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire. 

Bluebells thrive in woodlands and are one of the first colourful wildflowers to appear annually; as the year progresses and the tree canopies grow lusher, the bluebells recede once more. If you hope to capture one of the most beautiful places to photograph this spring, then pack your camera and make your way to the gold standard of bluebell appreciation in Europe.

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