7 Flower Fields That Provide the Perfect Backdrop
The smell of flowers in the air, the soft breeze blowing through your hair, and the sound of a thousand birds singing. What else could you ask for? Flower fields are some of the most beautiful places to visit throughout the year! In this blog post, we want to share with you seven flower fields that would make perfect backdrops for an incredible picture. From Cotswold Farm Park to Poppy Fields, there is something here for everyone!
Cotswold Farm Park
If you’re looking for a great place to take your family or friends, Cotswold farm park is the perfect destination. Located in beautiful Warwickshire, England, the farm park features animals from donkeys to pigs. There are also flower fields and beautiful gardens for your enjoyment. The flower fields run from the beginning of July to the end of August, containing an array of wildflowers (Cornfield annuals, poppies, corn chamomile, cornflowers, corncockles and red campion) and sunflowers
Where: Guiting Power, Cheltenham GL54 5FL
When: July and August
Entry: Adult – £5 Child (4-15) – 3 3 & Under – £0
Or free if your a farm or camp visitor.
Sunflower field photoshoot
There are many sunflower farms with acres of sunflowers that make the perfect backdrop for a sunflower field photoshoot.
If you’re looking to get all of those summer vibes in a picture, this is the perfect opportunity! Head over to Sunflower Field at Becketts Farm’s Sunflower field
Cotswold Lavender field
Where: Hill Barn Farm, Snow Hill, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7JY
When: June to August, daily 10am to 5pm
Entry: £7 for adults and £3 for children
How: Best reached by car, about 2.5 hours’ drive from London
The Confetti Flower Field
If you’re still looking for more options to add to your photo album, look no further than The Confetti Flower Field located in the Wyke Manor Estate in Worcestershire.
Where: The Wyke Manor Estate in Worcestershire
When: June – July
Entry: All admission costs £6.50 – adults & children (under 5’s will be admitted for free)
Bluebell fields
Looking for some blue flower fields? Bluebells are ideal flower portraits. They are found in many open woodlands and the best time to see them bloom is March-May.
The first bluebells of the season usually appear alongside primroses, violets and wild garlic as well as other woodland flowers such as common dog violet, hairy violet, herb paris and willowherb.
They can be found at:
- Woodgate Valley Country Park
- Moseley Bog
- Crackley Wood
- Winterbourne House and Gardens
Poppy fields
The poppy field is a favourite when it comes to the perfect picture spot! You can find poppy fields in the west midlands.
Where: Check out the small town Bewdley in the Wyre Forest District of Worcestershire. Blackstone Nature Reserve in Bewdley is one of the best locations to make a stunning picture of the red flower carpet. Minworth in Sutton Coldfield and Newport in Shropshire also boast lush poppy fields.
When: Late April to mid-May. Mid-April is the time when you will see the first signs of growth but come early May and they’ll be at their most colourful!
Entry: Free to enter, no ticket required. However donations are encouraged for upkeep costs and maintenance of the field.
Corn field – Maize mazes
The Great Worcester Maize Maze at Broadfields
A Cornfield or Maize maze is a great place to get those fall vibes and take pictures with friends and family!
Where: Powick WR2 4QZ Worcester
When: From 17th July 2021 – September
Entry: Adult £7.50 Child (3-16) £7 Under 2 – Free
Tulip Fields
Tulip fields are the perfect backdrop for any photographer
Morton Hall Garden, near Redditch
The Morton Hall gardens, near Redditch, are the perfect place to visit if you’re looking for an ode to spring. This tulip field is open from 17 April – 31 October and boasts a vast array of colours as well as some spectacular views across Worcestershire and the Warwickshire countryside! The website has very detailed calendar of which flowers will bloom when.
Where: Morton Hall Gardens, Worcester Road, near Redditch
When: 17 April- 31 October
Entry: Price on the door, no pre registration needed. Free car parking available at Morton Hall Gardens
Flower field photo shoot ideas to try
