Cheltenham Rocks

Flower Fields Around Cheltenham

It’s that time of year again, the flowers are in bloom! 

Flower Fields around Cheltenham are opening up their doors for you to come and enjoy a wonderful day amongst the stunning blooms for those beautiful summer family photos.

These meadows present a bounty of wonderful photo opportunities, but far more importantly wildflowers are vital to the environment and conservation, providing pollinators with food, shelter and breeding space, and their seeds are an vital food source for birds and small mammals.

Enjoy, make memories and help little ones better understand our beautiful yet delicate countryside

Here are four flower fields within an hours drive of Cheltenham that will be opening their doors for visitors during the Summer months.


COTSWOLD LAVENDER ~ Lavender Fields

Hill Barn Farm, Snowshill, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7JY

When: Open from 14th June until 4th August 2024.
10am - 5pm everyday

A third generation family farm set in the heart of the beautiful Cotswold Hills overlooking Broadway and the Vale of Evesham. As well as lavender in abundance there’s refreshments available to buy on site including lavender ice cream! We had a great time when we visited. There's a range of lavender to see from the newly planted to the more established plants and my children loved running through the rows upon rows of purple stipes! We took a picnic and set up in a quiet spot at the far end of the fields but there are plenty of picnic tables dotted around. You can purchase refreshments from the kiosk.

Tickets can be purchased on the door, they will not be selling in advance. It's card sales only.

June & August prices:
Adults - £5.50
Children (5 - 15 yrs) - £2.75
Under 5's - Free

July prices:
Adults - £7.50
Children (5 - 15yrs) - £3.25
Under 5's - Free 

Time taken to get there from Cheltenham: Approx 40 minutes by car.

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THE REAL FLOWER PETAL CONFETTI CO. ~ Delphinium Fields

Where: Wyke Manor, Wick, Pershore, Worcestershire WR10 3NZ

When: Open from 28th June – 7th July 2024

For just a few days in midsummer, an ordinary farm field bursts into colour… Acre upon acre of tall and elegant delphinium flowers in full bloom. It is certainly quite a sight to see! The views are spectacular and the different shades of purples, pinks, reds and white are beautiful.

Booking must be made in advance online. 

All admission costs £9 – Adults & children (under 5’s will be admitted for free). Free Parking

Time taken to get there from Cheltenham: Approx 40 minutes by car.

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ENGLISH GARDEN BOARDERS AT THE MISERDEN GARDENS

Miserden Gardens, Miserden, GL6 7JA

Miserden Gardens are well known for their stunning mixed boarders containing a huge range of roses, clematis, shrubs, dahliahs, alliums and many more all coming into bloom.

Miserden not only have a stunning range of boarders to take pictures in front of and walk amongst, you can also stop off at the quaint Cafe and Deli - Little Ginger. 

Open: Wednesdays - Sunday plus Bank Holidays
Cost: £12 for Adults - Under 16's go free 

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PLOCK COURT ~ Poppies

Plock Court, Gloucester, GL2 9DW

Open all year round but poppies start blooming in June. On the left side of the field you can walk through the pathways to enjoy what’s on offer. It is free to visit and there’s parking on site too. The poppies are amongst the 26 hectare park which means you can get a good walk in too. In the left part of the field there is a large wetland area which was developed, to increase wildlife on the site, and also to act as a flood prevention scheme for the surrounding area. It's great to explore this area with the little ones as you can spot many insects, damselflies, dragonflies, birds and animals.

Time take to get there from Cheltenham: Approx 20 minutes

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We'd love to hear how you get on when visiting any of the flower fields listed above and feel free to tag us in your flower-spotting adventures. If you find other fields too please drop us a note, we'll add them to the article above.

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