Beautiful Flower Fields by Season in the UK

If making a list of things that I really like about the UK, I must first mention seasonal flower fields in this country. With a temperate climate, the UK seems to have flowers all year round. In this article, I will recommend some beautiful flower fields that you can visit if you live in West Yorkshire and I also suggest some of other places where you can enjoy seeing flowers by season.

FEBRUARY – MARCH | Crocus | Hoa Nghệ Tây

The best time to sow Spring-flowering bulbs should be from early September, giving them enough time to form new roots before the winter comes. White, yellow and purple crocuses normally bring a burst of colour to your garden from late winter onwards (between late February and early March). During this time, you can see carpets of the small and colourful flowering corms making an eye-catching display in your garden or even any parks. Saffron is particularly expensive for having good use for health. When you see flowering crocuses, you know for sure that other spring bloomers are to follow.

Crocus carpets in Shroggs Park, Halifax

Where to see crocuses: in any parks

MARCH – APRIL | Daffodil | Hoa Thủy Tiên

The daffodil is not only the national flower of Wales, but one of the most popular flowers in the UK. Seeing some first flowering daffodils means that Spring in the UK is beginning. Daffodils usually bloom from March to the end of April every year. There are many types of narcissus in all shapes, sizes and colours such as yellow, orange and white. The best time for spring-flowering bulbs to be planted is in late September.

Daffodil flowers along a street in Halifax

Where to see daffodils: along roads or in any parks.

Other suggestion: The most beautiful fields of daffodils in the UK are in Cornwall, a field in Isles of Scilly, Golden Daffodils in a field near Tregantle, a field near Falmouth, the field in Higher Tregarne, near Whistling Winds Farm. You can also find narcissus viewing spots near where you live here.

APRIL – MAY | Cherry Blossom & Tulip | Hoa Anh Đào & Hoa Tulip

April is the month of cherry blossoms in the UK. The best time to see the pink and white flowers is from mid to late April. You will see a wide variety of cherry blossom trees on streets or in parks during this time. However, if you want to plant a cherry blossom tree in your small garden without using a lot of space, the best choice I would recommend to you is Prunus Kiku-Shidare-Zakura (pink) or snow fountain weeping cherry tree (white).

Spectacular cherry blossoms in The Stray, Harrogate

Where to see cherry blossoms in Yorkshire: (Please read this blog article for more information)

The Stray, Harrogate

Address: 16 West Park, Harrogate, HG1 1BJ

Cliffe Castle Museum & Park, Keighley

Address: 15 Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, BD20 6LJ

Wellholme Park, Brighouse

Address: Bradford Road, Brighouse, HD6 4AA

Shibden Park, Halifax

Address: Godley Lane, Halifax, HX3 6XG

Other suggestion: Greenwich Park, London

Facebook: Greenwich Park

To have colourful tulips around late April to early May, you should sow tulip bulbs in November of the previous year. Tulip Festival is organised by Burnby Hall Gardens annually from late April. For this year, the Tulip Festival is scheduled from 24 April to May 9, 2021 (10:00 – 17:30). More information about the Festival can be found here.

A colourful tulip garden in Burnby Hall Gardens

Where to see tulips: Burnby Hall Gardens

Address: The Balk, Pocklington, York, YO42 2QF

Facebook: Burnby Hall Gardens

MAY | Bluebells & Rapeseeds | Hoa Chuông Xanh & Hoa Cải Dầu

The last spring flowers to bloom in May especially bluebells makeup a breathtaking display of woodland carpets.

Bluebell flowers in Bramley Fall Woods, Leeds

Where to see bluebells: Bramley Fall Woods, Leeds (Please read this blog article for more information) 

Address: 77 Town street, Bramley, Leeds, LS13 2ET

Rapeseed flowers are in full bloom in May while August is their harvest time. During this time, you can see many yellow rapeseed fields through the entire country. Interestingly, if you live in the UK, you will see many families here choose rapeseed oil for cooking.

A breathtaking yellow rapeseed field in Flockton, Wakefield

Where to see rapeseed: a field in Flockton, Wakefield (Please read this blog article for more information)

Address: Barnsley Road, Flockton, Wakefield, WF4 4AL

JUNE | Delphinium, Poppy & Rose | Hoa Phi Yến, Hoa Anh Túc & Hoa Hồng

Delphiniums normally bloom from June. There are many different types of delphiniums in blue, white, pink and purple. The Real Flower Petal Confettiis is well-known for its beautiful delphinium fields among other fields in the UK. There are many rows of free car parking space in this place although you must need a ticket to get through. There are also public toilets available. More information about the field can be found here.

Stunning Flowers at the Confetti Flower Field, Wick

Where to see delphiniums: The Confetti Flower Field (Please read this article for more information)

Address: Wyke Manor, Wick, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 3NZ

Facebook: The Real Flower Petal Confetti Company’s Flower Field

Red, yellow and purple poppy flowers bloom between June and September in the UK. British people wear a poppy on Remembrance Day. At 11:00, on 11th November every year, they celebrate the memorial day to remember those who had been lost in the war.

Joyful time in a wild poppy field in Wakefield

Where to see poppy: a wild poppy field in Ackworth, Wakefield near WF7 7RP (Please read this article for more information)

Other suggestions: More beautiful poppy fields in the UK can be found here.  

Late June also the best time in a year to see roses. Castle Howard is the best place in West Yorkshire for roses’ lovers to visit because the colorful gardens are made up from the most comprehensive collections of roses in England with 2000 roses of old and new varieties.

An eye-catching view in the rose garden, Castle Howard

Where to see roses: Rose Gardens, Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA (Please read this article for more information)

JULY | Lavender | Hoa Oải Hương

The lavender season normally starts from June to August and the best time to see lavender in full bloom is from mid-July. If you live in West Yorkshire, I would recommend you to visit Yorkshire Lavender Farm. You may need to buy tickets, which are very reasonable, before your visit.

Photoshoot at Mayfield Lavender Farm, Surrey

Where to see lavender: (Please read this article for more information)

Yorkshire Lavender Farm, York

Address: Yorkshire Lavender, Terrington, York YO60 6PB

Facebook: Yorkshire Lavender

Mayfield Lavender Farm, Surrey

Address: Mayfield Lavender Farm, 1 Carshalton Road, Banstead, Surrey SM7 3JA

Facebook: Mayfield Lavender

Other suggestions:

Cotswold Lavender/ Hill Barn Farm

Address: Hill Barn Farm, Snowshill, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7JY

Facebook: Cotswold Lavender

Hitchin Lavender, Hertfordshire

Address: Cadwell Farm, Ickleford, Hitchin, Herts, SG5 3UA

Facebook: Hitchin Lavender

AUGUST | Sunflower & Heather | Hoa Hướng Dương & Hoa Thạch Nam

Sunflowers are mainly sown from mid-April to the end of May and they are planted annually. August is the best time to see flowering sunflowers.   

Visit a sunflower field in The Pop-Up-Farm

Where to see sunflower: (Please read this article for more information)

The Pop-Up Farm

Address: M1 Junction 9, St Albans AL3 8HT

Facebook: The Pop Up Farm

The Confetti Flower Field

Address: Wyke Manor, Wick, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 3NZ

Facebook: The Real Flower Petal Confetti Company’s Flower Field

William’s Den (Please read this article for more information)

Address: Castle Farm, Wold Hill, North Cave, HU15 2LS

Facebook: William’s Den

Other suggestions:

Vine House Farm, Lincolnshire

Address: Deeping St Nicholas, PE11 3DG Spalding, Lincolnshire

Facebook: Vine House Farm

Garsons Farm, Esher, Surrey

Address: Winterdown Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 8LS

Facebook: Garson Farm, Esher, Surrey

Hitchin Lavender, Hertfordshire

Address: Cadwell farm, Arlesey Rd, Ickleford, Hitchin SG5 3UA

Facebook: Hitchin Lavender

Heather carpets in Ilkley Moor, Leeds

Heather time begins from late July and in full bloom in August.

Where to see heather: (Please read this article for more information)

Ilkley Moor Cow and Calf Rocks 

Address: Hangingstone Rd, Ilkley, Leeds LS29 8RF

Facebook: Ilkley Moor

Other suggestion: North York Moors National Park

Facebook: North York Moors National Park

Thuynhoi Tran

08.03.2021