Provence’s world-renowned lavender fields will turn the south of France into a carpet of purple haze this summer. You don’t need to drive that far just to experience something like it, though. An hour from Birmingham, these 45-acre lavender fields in the Cotswolds reopen to the public for picnics and selfies this June.
The family-run Hill Barn Farm, home to the legendary Cotswold Lavender, has been growing lavender here for over two decades. Every summer, they open just 20 acres of their psychedelic display of colour to the public before harvesting—which will end up in everything from bath soaps to scent diffusers and candles.
Known for its calming effect, there’s no better feeling than a stroll through a fragrant lavender field. Cotswold Lavender will reopen for the flowering season from June 17 to August 5, 2026, although the best time to visit (and the busiest) is in the middle of July. The farm is also home to many natural wildflower fields, local to the Cotswolds.
Why can I do at Cotswold Lavender?
You won’t find many, if any, gimmicky attractions at Cotswold Lavender, but that doesn’t mean it’s a snorefest. You can lose hours walking, relaxing, and picnicking in the lavender fields, while keeping an eye out for bees, butterflies and humming moths in the wildflower meadows.
Children will also have plenty of fun following the shaded Beechwood Trail, which ends with views across the Vale of Evesham, while you can stock up on a wide range of lavender-scented treats, gifts and souvenirs from the Lavender Fields Cabin (where you can also grab organic ice cream from a local farm).
But the highlight of Cotswold Lavender, for me at least, is the Distillery. Using an original method invented by ancient Egyptians that gently extracts the oils using steam, each year, the farm produces around 1.5 tons of oil, and you can learn all about the process here—you may even catch the oil being extracted around the last week of July.
How do I get to the lavender fields from Birmingham?
You can find Cotswold Lavender on the outskirts of the village of Snowshill, about two miles south of Broadway. It will take under an hour and a half to drive there, via the A435. Alternatively, the nearest railway station is Moreton in Marsh (6 miles away), from where you can take a taxi too.
How much does it cost?
Off-peak (June 17 to 26), you can visit Cotswold Lavender from £5.75, with a child’s ticket costing £3. During peak flowering season (June 27 to August 5), an adult ticket costs £7.75, and a child’s is £3.50, while under-5s go free. Grab a season ticket (£19.40 for an adult and £8.75 for a child) if you’re planning repeat visits.
📍Hill Barn Farm, Snowshill, Broadway, Worcs, WR12 7JY
🌐 You can learn more about Cotswold Lavender here
