The Ultimate Guide to This Summer’s Best Sunflower Farms

ByBritish_Style_Society

There’s nothing quite like wandering through a golden sea of sunflowers on a warm summer’s day, and this year, plant and flower experts, Beards and Daisies, have done the hard work of pinpointing the very best fields to visit in the UK.

So if you’re looking for the perfect activity with friends and family, here’s some of the best sunflower farms to visit this summer.

1. Sam’s Sunflower Fields – Hayling Island, Hampshire

Topping the list, Sam’s Sunflowers offers one of the most vibrant and joyful sunflower experiences in the UK. With a huge 50-acre field and a glowing customer rating, it’s more than just a beautiful backdrop, it’s a full summer’s day out. This year promises the farm’s ‘biggest and brightest season yet’, with live music, food and drink stalls, dog-friendly evenings and arts and crafts markets.

Visit stokefruitfarm.co.uk/sunflowers for more details.

2. The Patch MK – Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Set in the Buckinghamshire countryside, The Patch MK is a stunning 50-acre farm boasts over 500,000 sunflowers and 50 million wildflowers, making it one of the most visually breathtaking destinations on the list. Visitors rave about the experience.

Visit thepatchmk.co.uk/sunflower-fields for more details.

3. Frogs Farm – Eye, Suffolk

Located in Eye, Suffolk, Frogs Farm features a spacious 40-acre sunflower field paired with annually redesigned mazes, ensuring a fresh experience each year. Guests can explore both intricate and simpler maze designs while enjoying the vast sunflower views.

Visit frogsfarm.co.uk for more details.

4. Little Wytheford Farm – Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Located just outside Shrewsbury in Shropshire, Little Wytheford Farm may be smaller in size at 15 acres, but it earns a high rating thanks to its thoughtful, visitor-friendly experience. Run by a fourth-generation farming family, the team has focused on creating a welcoming space that blends nature, accessibility, and tradition. Visitors can enjoy peaceful walking paths of varying lengths, many of which are wheelchair and pushchair-friendly, and take home fresh-picked sunflowers for just 50p per stem.

Visit littlewythefordfarm.co.uk/sunflower-fields for more details.

5. Salisbury PYO Sunflowers – Salisbury, Wiltshire

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire, this smaller 5-acre farm stands out for its exceptional visitor experience. Despite its modest size, Salisbury PYO Sunflowers packs in a wide range of thoughtful touches and family-friendly features. Guests can pick from four different sunflower varieties, take photos on the swing or giant chair, explore the nature walk and kids’ trail, and even drive a mini tractor. There’s also a viewing platform, wildflower areas for photographers, and plenty of extras like coffee, cakes, and a craft station. Friendly dogs on leads are welcome, and accessibility for all ages is clearly a priority.

Visit salisburysunflowers.co.uk for more details.

Photo by Noelle Rebekah on Unsplash

The rest of the top 10 – at a glance:

6. The Flower Plot – Hook, Hampshire

Charming and well-rated, The Flower Plot offers a balanced mix of quality and scenery in a peaceful Hampshire setting.

7. Four Winds Farm – Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Tiny but mighty, Four Winds Farm wins hearts with its perfect visitor score and intimate, family-friendly vibe.

8. Writtle Sunflowers – Chelmsford, Essex

Writtle Sunflowers may be small, but with glowing reviews and well-tended blooms, it’s a popular pick for a sunflower-filled afternoon.

9. Barlow Sunflower Fields – Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Barlow Sunflower Fields is a photogenic spot in the Derbyshire countryside offering great value and plenty of golden photo ops.

10. Cammas Hall Farm – Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Blending sunflower fun with broader farm attractions, Cammas Hall rounds out the top 10 with a wholesome, family-oriented feel.

Top photo by Bonnie Kittle on Unsplash

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