Cotswold Lavender

Cotswold Lavender

Date of Adventure: 14 May, 2023

A sight that really has to be seen to be believed as the purple is just unreal! Vibrant scenes in Cotswold Lavender and so many delights to savour: the incredible sound of goodness knows how many bees buzzing around the lavender and wildflowers, butterflies fluttering in the breeze, walking through the rows and paths just soaking up the colours and scents, and of course, the lavender ice cream! The fields stretch as far as the eye can see; they currently have over 35 different varieties of lavender, and 350,000 plants –  that will make a lot of lavender pillow spray!

This is picture opportunity heaven too! Timotei-esqe hair swishes, people looking off into the distance blue steel style, compliant children in their Sunday best posing wonderfully – charge up your senses and your cameras because you will want to capture it all!

There’s also the Wildflower Meadows to savour, Bechwood Trail full of natural play opportunities and The Cabin to treat yourself to some lavender products. There is nothing that isn’t lavender-ified here, including lavender Earl Grey tea and sugar!

The lavender is harvested at the height of summer so you only have a small window to go – don’t miss out as it’s only open for 3 months a year!

 

 

AT A GLANCE

Prices for peak flowering time in July:

June:
Adults: £5.50
Children (5 - 15 yrs): £2.75
Under 5's: Free
July:
Adults: £7.50
Children (5 - 15 yrs): £3.25
Under 5's: Free


August:
Adults: £5.50
Children (5 - 15 yrs): £2.75
Under 5's: Free

Card payment only
10am - 5pm
You cannot pre-book
Cafe selling refreshments and snacks, picnics welcome too
The site has mown grass paths and sloping grounds
57 minutes from Headington roundabout
Nearest train station is Moreton in Marsh, 6 miles away
Free parking
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Hill Barn Farm Cottage, Snowshill, WR12 7JY

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