Yahoo News 6 beautiful sunflower fields to visit in the UK this summer
Throughout August, triumphant yellow sunflower fields bloom right around the UK, creating the most extraordinary sights. From Surrey to Kent and Wales, there are a handful of beautiful spots for visitors to explore (and pick) the sunshine-yellow flowers.
Take a look a some of the best sunflower fields to visit in the UK...
1. Garsons Farm, Esher, Surrey
Good news for anyone wanting to pick their own beautiful bunches, as Garsons Farm in Surrey offers pick-your-own fields for visitors to harvest their own. They bloom in July and August so you'll have to head down there soon to ensure you get the best bunch. Head to the farm shop on your way out (it has been voted the best in Surrey) for hand-made scotch eggs.
Winterdown Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 8LS. For more information, head over to their website.
2. Hitchin Lavender, Hertfordshire
Hitchin Lavender might be best known for their dazzling rows of lilac lavender, but in August the fields next door are jam-packed with beautiful sunflowers — and they're just as stunning. For anyone looking to pick a bunch, it's worth noting you'll be charged 50p per stem.
Cadwell farm, Arlesey Rd, Ickleford, Hitchin SG5 3UA. For more information, head over to their website.
3. Stanhill Farm, Kent
On the hunt for a day trip the whole family will love? Head to Stanhill Farm throughout August and September and you'll see a breathtaking sight of growing sunflowers. Best of all, you can take home a bunch with you on your way out. There's no entry fee but you'll be charged on the weight of flowers you take. Make sure to pay a visit to the farm shop before you leave.
Birchwood Road, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7HD. For more information, head over to their website.
4. Vine House Farm, Lincolnshire
There's something wonderful about stumbling across a blossoming sunflower field when you least expect it. Just drive along the road leading up to the gates at Vine House Farm and you'll instantly fall in love with the sight. Here, they grow over 100 acres of sunflowers on the farm each year. Harvesting usually begins in September, so try to plan a visit then. Insider tip: visit when the sun sets for a truly spectacular scene.
Deeping St Nicholas, PE11 3DG Spalding, Lincolnshire. For more information, head over to their website.
5. Blooming Green, Kent
Over in Kent, eco-friendly florist, Blooming Green, has a dazzling selection of beautiful flowers on display. If you visit in August, you'll find a plethora of sunshine-yellow sunflowers growing tall. You can fill a bucket full of flowers with all kinds of stunning foliage and flowers, too. Definitely worth a visit.
Blooming Green, Loddington Farm, Linton, Maidstone ME17 4AG. For more information, head over to their website.
6. Cairnie Fruit Farm, Scotland
One of the biggest fruit farms in Scotland, Cairnie has everything from strawberries to sunflowers and pumpkins in autumn. Head here for a day trip and don't forget to head to the cafe on your way out; you won't regret it.
Cairnie House, Cupar, Fife, KY15 4QD. For more information, head over to their website.
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