Summer and sunflowers go hand in hand and there’s not many sights that are as stunning as a sea of huge bright yellow flowers.  To see where in Dorset you can journey on a sunflower trail or visit to pick your own, please see below.

DORSET SUNFLOWER TRAIL (DORCHESTER)

The Dorset Sunflower Trail is back and this year they are raising money for Dorset County Hospital Charity’s Emergency and Critical Care Appeal.

Enjoy a leisurely walk through the stunning sunflower fields which takes approximately 40 minutes or head on the accessible trail which is shorter and available for those with mobility requirements.  During the open period there will also be special events including sundowner sessions, story time in the sunflowers and a charity run.  Visitors can also purchase fresh bunches of sunflowers and gifts plus fresh produce from the café.

Open date: 9th August 2024
Cost: £5 per person, under 5’s are free
Address: Maiden Castle Farm, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9PR
Website: Maiden Castle Farm

 

SUNFLOWER SAUNTER AT COPPET HILL (BRIDPORT)

Meander through 6 acres of sunflowers and enjoy a cup of tea, locally made cake and ice cream in the Purcombe Barn.

Open date: Thursday 25th July 2024
Cost: £5 for adults, under 16's go free
Address: Purcombe Farm, Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6RL
Website: Coppet Hill Sunflowers

 

SUNFLOWERS AT BLANDFORD

Families can enjoy the 1 acre sunflower trail and pick your own sunflowers.  Refreshments and ice creams are also available to purchase.

Open date: 3rd August 2024
Cost: Free entry, just pay for what you pick
Address: Littleton Drove, Blandford Saint Mary, Dorset, DT11 9AE
Facebook: Sunflowers at Blandford

 

GORCOMBE FARM (BLANDFORD FORUM)

Stroll through the sunflower field enjoying nature and taking photos.  If you’re thirsty or peckish after your walk then you can head to The Happy Farmer Café for coffee, cake or lunch.

Open from: 10th August 2024
Cost: Free entry, only pay for what you pick
Address: Gorcombe Farm, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9AG
Facebook: Pick a Sunflower Pumpkin at Gorcombe

 

NORTH FARM  (HORTON)

This is the first year that North Farm have grown sunflowers and there’s plenty there ready for you to pick.  You are welcome to explore the field, take photographs and bring a picnic if you wish.  Secateurs can be provided to help cut sunflowers or do please bring your own.

Open date: 27th July 2024
Cost: Free entry, only pay for what you pick (cash only)
Address: North Farm, Horton Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7HL
Facebook: North Farm Sunflowers, Sweetcorn & Pumpkins

 

PICKING PATCH (FORDINGBRIDGE)

9 varieties of sunflowers are grown over several acres at the Picking Patch.  Sessions can be booked for the PYO, arts & crafts, escape room, graffiti area, barrel train, games area and puzzle maize maze.  Buy a coffee, hot food, and snacks onsite or bring your own and use the picnic pods.

Open date: 22nd August 2024
Costs: Various prices for activities
Address: Bickton Manor Farm, Fordingbridge, SP6 2HA
Website: Picking Patch

 

SOPLEY FARM (CHRISTCHURCH)

Pick your own sunflowers, flowers and fruit are available at Sopley Farm, plus there’s a farm shop and baked goods to purchase in the bakery.

Open date: July 2024
Cost: Free entry, only pay for what you pick
Address: Sopley Farm, Sopley, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7AZ
Website: Dan Tanners

 

CAT & FIDDLE FARM (CHRISTCHURCH)

The Cat & Fiddle Farm always has a wondrous sea of sunflowers in the field to pick plus other flowers, fruit and veg.  There’s also a farm shop on site and cafe.

Open date: July 2024
Cost: Free entry, only pay for what you pick
Address: Cat & Fiddle Farm, Lyndhurst Road, Hinton, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7DS
More info: Dan Tanners

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