As summer arrives, vibrant lavender fields across the UK are bursting into bloom, offering visitors stunning purple landscapes and fragrant escapes from June through September.
From Kent to Surrey and Yorkshire to London, these fields provide ideal destinations for day trips and leisurely strolls.
Castle Farm Lavender in Kent, England’s largest at 130 acres, invites visitors to explore on unguided walks (£7) or guided tours (£15) that explain lavender cultivation and oil production.
Romantic sunset picnics are also available for £14, allowing guests to enjoy the scenery with Champagne and lavender-infused treats. The farm shop operates year-round, with peak bloom from late June to late July.
Hitchin Lavender in Hertfordshire offers a peaceful retreat between London and Cambridge, open from late June to August, charging £7.50 for entry. Visitors can enjoy food trucks and a farm museum detailing lavender’s history since the 1500s.
Yorkshire Lavender Farm combines floral beauty with activities like a lavender maze and workshops, open May through August, with entry fees from £5 to £7.
Mayfield Lavender Farm in Surrey features 25 acres of blooms from June to September, with a café serving lavender-inspired treats and tractor tours available for those unable to walk.
Other notable fields include Cotswold Lavender, Somerset Lavender, Vauxhall Park in London, and Sussex’s Lordington Lavender, which opens to the public for one week annually.
These fields not only showcase the UK’s growing lavender industry but also offer visitors sensory experiences and opportunities to purchase lavender products, making them a must-visit this summer.
