Every. Single. Time. I’ve written a few flower field articles this summer and you’ve lapped them all up. I see the appeal, of course – what better way to escape the hustle and bustle of Birmingham life than a calm and kaleidoscopic field of colourful flowers? So we just had to tell you about Shropshire Petal Fields.
Less than an hour from Birmingham – halfway between Telford and Stafford – Shropshire Petal Fields offers a rainbow of bright pink, purple, yellow, and white flowers near Newport. There’s everything from delphiniums to cornflowers, sunflowers to wildflowers tucked away in this hidden Shropshire countryside spot.
The bad news? You’ve only got a window of 10 days to visit. The good news? That doesn’t start until Friday, August 9 to Sunday, August 18. So you’ve still got time to prepare. Plus, there are also three dog-friendly dates – these are August 14 (a Wednesday), 17 (a Saturday) and 18 (a Sunday).
Shropshire Petal Fields is the perfect picnic location this summer (pack the cameras, and maybe a professional photographer) – with an on-site cafe, as well as The Shropshire Ice Cream Company. But you’re free to bring your own food and drink to enjoy in a dedicated picnic area underneath the tipis.
That’s not all, because your little ones can play until their hearts’ content on the Wild Woodland Walk, and you can buy your own freshly cut flower bouquet. Please don’t pick your own flowers though. Remember, this is a working farm where they make award-winning biodegradable petals and dried flowers.
There are both morning and afternoon slots on all days to choose from. An adult ticket costs £9.95, a child aged 3-16 is £6.95 and a child aged under 3 is £2.95. Family tickets (two adults and two children) cost £32.95. To get your tickets and learn more about Shropshire Petal Fields head here.