A stunning display of colour in the English countryside.
Once a year the Wyke Manor estate in the cotswolds opens it’s gates to visitors to enjoy their stunningly beautiful fields of flowers. We went to check it out for the first time this summer, and it was unlike anywhere I’d visited before!
What it’s all about…
Wyke manor is home of The Real Flower Petal Confetti Company, they grow a beautiful range of delphinium flowers which they harvest and dry by hand. For a short time in July (the exact dates are dependant on the year) they allow visitors to come and enjoy the flower field before the flowers are harvested.
What to do while you’re there…
The confetti fields are a favourite spot with photographers, and you can see why! It’s a lovely spot to take some family photos. There are tracks right through the middle of the flowers for you to explore the field, and there is also a viewing deck to give you a better view of the stripes of colour from above. There’s an onsite cafe serving snacks and drinks, which took card and cash payment. You can purchase big bunches of flowers near to the entrance of the field, in 2022 when we visited these cost £10 (and by a big bunch, I mean BIG!!). There was also an artist on site when we visited selling beautiful paintings of the fields.
Cost and how to book tickets…
The dates that the fields are open varies each year depending on the weather and how the flowers are growing, but it is usually sometime in July. Keep an eye on the flower companies instagram and website towards the end of June where they release the dates that the field will be open each year. Before attending you need to book tickets, this can be done through their website once the dates are live. The tickets in 2022 cost us £5.50 per adult (the baby was free!). Unfortunately dogs aren’t allowed on site so we had to leave the furry travellers behind for this one.
How to get there…
The confetti fields are situated just outside Pershore in The Cotswolds. The nearest postcode is WR10 3PA but it is well signposted when you get nearby. Make sure you’ve booked your slot to visit before you head over!
Where to stay…
Camping – Andrews Field just off the M5 is a lovely small site not too far away. It’s right on the banks of the river Avon and is reasonably priced.
Hotels and B&B’s – Woodland’s 159 is an award winning B&B and only 7 minutes drive from the flower fields. It’s reasonably priced with double rooms from £90 and family rooms starting at £110.
Other places nearby…
The Cotswolds is a lovely area to explore, Pershore is a pretty market town and there are some nice walks along the river Avon. Bredon Hill and Beckford Nature Reserve are also nearby.
