As summer unfolds across Kent, there’s no better way to brighten your home than with a vibrant bouquet of freshly picked flowers. From sunflowers to wildflowers and juicy summer fruits, numerous locations offer idyllic settings for a leisurely stroll through fields, where you can handpick your favorites. Here are some top spots to explore:
Flower Farm, near Canterbury
Nestled near Canterbury, Flower Farm not only serves as a picturesque wedding venue but also boasts sprawling fields adorned with seasonal blooms. From June through October, visitors are invited to bring their own vase and fill it with hand-selected flowers. Pruning tools are available on-site, and hydration stations are conveniently scattered throughout the blooming fields.
Details: Open Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 3pm. Prices start from £20.
Four Winds Farm, near Tunbridge Wells
Immerse yourself in a maze of towering sunflowers during the Sunflower Trail, open for one week in August at Four Winds Farm. This enchanting experience includes access to a large field for flower picking, along with a complimentary sunflower for each ticket holder. Picnic areas, photo opportunities, and refreshments add to the charm of this seasonal event.
Details: Open Monday, August 5 to Sunday, August 11 from 10am to 4pm. Adult tickets £7, child tickets £4.
Loddington Farm, near Maidstone
At Loddington Farm, Blooming Green Florist hosts special evenings throughout the summer, combining pizza, prosecco, and pick-your-own flower sessions. Every Thursday evening, visitors can wander through the flower fields, gathering their blooms before indulging in freshly baked pizza and bubbles, all while their flowers are expertly wrapped onsite.
Details: Open Thursdays until September 12 from 5pm to 8pm. Prices start from £25. No booking required.
Lower Ladysden Farm, Goudhurst
From mid-July through September, Lower Ladysden Farm dazzles with golden sunflowers alongside a bounty of pick-your-own delights including asparagus, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and runner beans. Don’t miss the chance to explore their wildflower patch, offering a kaleidoscope of colors perfect for creating your personalized bouquet.
Details: Open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm, and Sunday, 9am to 3pm. Prices vary by fruit and flowers.
Meopham PYO, near Gravesend
Meopham PYO offers a summer harvest featuring peas, gooseberries, blackcurrants, strawberries, plums, and, of course, sunflowers. With no booking required, visitors can simply turn up, pick their produce, and pay on the day.
Details: Open Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 4pm. Entry is free.
Mitchell Flower Farm, Sevenoaks
Mitchell Flower Farm prides itself on sustainable, pesticide-free cultivation. Throughout the summer, visitors can pick from a variety of flowers including sweetpeas, cornflowers, calendula, oxeye daisies, snapdragons, larkspur, zinnias, sunflowers, and gypsophila.
Details: Open Friday and Saturday, 10am to 4pm. Prices start from £10. No booking required.
Tulleys, Crawley
For those willing to venture further afield into West Sussex, Tulleys hosts its annual Sunflower Festival in August. Set against a backdrop of a 12-acre sunflower field, this event features live music, selfie stations, cocktails, and tantalizing street food.
Details: Expected to open early August. Ticket sales and dates confirmed upon bloom.
Whether you’re seeking the perfect bouquet or a fun family outing, these PYO flower patches in Kent promise a delightful summer escape surrounded by nature’s finest offerings.
