{"id":1190,"date":"2025-08-14T05:36:28","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T05:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/famshire.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1190"},"modified":"2025-08-28T10:43:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T10:43:51","slug":"best-sunflower-fields-in-the-south-of-england","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/famshire.co.uk\/blog\/best-sunflower-fields-in-the-south-of-england\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Sunflower Fields\u00a0in The South of England"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1190\" class=\"elementor elementor-1190\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b00cdf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4b00cdf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5a7a38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"a5a7a38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f7e62b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2f7e62b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sunflower Season &amp; The Best Places to Visit on The South Coast <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9986d18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9986d18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW24109967 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24109967 BCX8\">If you&#8217;ve never experienced sunflower season, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24109967 BCX8\">this summer is the year to do it!<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24109967 BCX8\"> From late July through September,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24109967 BCX8\"> sunflower fields in the UK become a popular attraction.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24109967 BCX8\">M<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24109967 BCX8\">any farms <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24109967 BCX8\">across the UK <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24109967 BCX8\">grow<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24109967 BCX8\">acres of<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24109967 BCX8\">beautiful<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24109967 BCX8\"> sunflowers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24109967 BCX8\"> in their fields<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24109967 BCX8\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24109967 BCX8\">welcome visitors<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24109967 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24109967 BCX8\">By turning their <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24109967 BCX8\">fields into temporary<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24109967 BCX8\">tourist<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24109967 BCX8\">attractions<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24109967 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24109967 BCX8\">it <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24109967 BCX8\">brings more people to the farms and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24109967 BCX8\">helps<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24109967 BCX8\"> to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24109967 BCX8\"> increase their revenue stream.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW24109967 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fa3593 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2fa3593\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Sunflower Season is So Special<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25b17dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25b17dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\">Unlike the manicured gardens we&#8217;re used to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\">seeing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\"> with flowers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\">, <\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW235505698 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\">sunflower fields<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\"> have <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\">a more<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\"> wild, untamed beauty <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\">about them<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\">The flowers grow to varying heights<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\">some towering over most adults<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\">!<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\"> They also grow in different directions, with stems bending more than others, making a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\">large<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\"> field of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\"> sunflowers <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\">an interesting sight<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\">.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\">It\u2019s great fun for the kids, as they get to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\">run<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\"> through the rows<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\"> of sunflowers<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\">and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\">as a family, you <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\">can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\">capture some<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\">amazing <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\">shots<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235505698 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW235505698 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1833bb5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1833bb5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW112326902 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112326902 BCX8\">When do sunflowers bloom<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW112326902 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112326902 BCX8\">? Wel<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112326902 BCX8\">l<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112326902 BCX8\">, t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112326902 BCX8\">he season is surprisingly short, which makes<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112326902 BCX8\">catching a glimpse of these flowers even<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112326902 BCX8\">more<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112326902 BCX8\">special<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112326902 BCX8\">. <\/span><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112326902 BCX8\">The <\/span><\/strong><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW112326902 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112326902 BCX8\">best time to visit sunflower fields in the UK<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW112326902 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112326902 BCX8\"><strong> is August<\/strong>, when m<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112326902 BCX8\">ost <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112326902 BCX8\">sunflowers are<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112326902 BCX8\"> at their peak for just two to three weeks<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112326902 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112326902 BCX8\">Miss it, and you&#8217;ll have to wait another year. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112326902 BCX8\">For many families, this becomes an<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112326902 BCX8\"> annual tradition<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112326902 BCX8\">, trying to capture the sunflowers <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112326902 BCX8\">at their best<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112326902 BCX8\">and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112326902 BCX8\">getting <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112326902 BCX8\">some beautiful photos good enough to show off<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112326902 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW112326902 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0809530 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0809530\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Best Sunflower Fields in The South of England <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ef73f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ef73f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW227794724 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hampshire <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d9cb27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9d9cb27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Picking Patch, Fordingbridge <\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c731998 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c731998\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW249873206 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249873206 BCX8\">Picking Patch offers a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249873206 BCX8\">wholesome day out<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249873206 BCX8\"> with <\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW249873206 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249873206 BCX8\">PYO<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249873206 BCX8\"> sunflowers<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW249873206 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249873206 BCX8\">. They grow over 40,000 sunflowers annually and feature 9 different varieties of sunflowers.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249873206 BCX8\">You can take part in a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249873206 BCX8\"> barrel train ride through the fields<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249873206 BCX8\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249873206 BCX8\">s well as<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249873206 BCX8\"> various activities<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249873206 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249873206 BCX8\"> including a maize maze, escape rooms, bee trail, wildflower photo opportunities<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249873206 BCX8\">and various crafts<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249873206 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW249873206 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1f7f54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f1f7f54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Silkstead Sunflowers, Four Dells Farm <\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5128c0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5128c0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\">Silkstead<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\"> Sunflowers <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\">is in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\"> Four Dells Farm in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\">Otterbourne<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\">, Winchester<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\">. T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\">his 10-acre sunflower field offers <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\">fantastic<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\"> photo opportunities with a <\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW103690142 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\">sunflower maze<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\">,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\">which is great fun<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\">,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\">s well as a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\">viewing platform providing 360-degree views. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\">If you\u2019re looking to <\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW103690142 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\">pick your own sunflowers<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\">Silkstead<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\"> offers this<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\"> too<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\">, and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\"> you can either bring your own<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\">secateurs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\"> to cut with or borrow theirs for a donation to their chosen charity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\"> There is also a p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\">icnic <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\">rea with <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\">children&#8217;s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\"> games<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\"> and visitors can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\">bring a picnic blanket<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\"> or chair<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\"> as seating is limited<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103690142 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW103690142 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ca6473 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ca6473\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Laverstoke Park Farm, Overton <\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17d7a4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17d7a4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW60754974 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60754974 BCX8\">Laverstoke<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60754974 BCX8\"> Park Farm near Whitchurch has been growing sunflowers for several years. What started as a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60754974 BCX8\">crop rotation experiment<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60754974 BCX8\"> has become a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60754974 BCX8\">much-loved<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60754974 BCX8\"> local attraction. The farm usually opens its sunflower field in mid-August, and they<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60754974 BCX8\"> often<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60754974 BCX8\"> post updates on their social media when the flowers are at their peak<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60754974 BCX8\"> for the best experience<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60754974 BCX8\">. The field sits on a gentle slope, which creates fantastic photo opportunities with the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60754974 BCX8\">pleasant<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60754974 BCX8\"> countryside<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60754974 BCX8\"> views<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60754974 BCX8\"> in the background.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW60754974 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc6481d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dc6481d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sussex <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14e4dd2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"14e4dd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sharnfold Farm, Eastbourne <\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec7065c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec7065c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sharnfold Farm is situated in the East Sussex countryside near Eastbourne. The farm features a beautiful sunflower field that opens as part of their summer events from July 19th through September 7th, where visitors can stroll through the sunflower displays.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The farm offers more than just sunflowers, it has pick-your-own fruit and vegetables, a farm shop and butcher counter, coffee shop, playground, farm trail and a lake, as well as other seasonal crops throughout the year. Their summer pass provides unlimited visits for just \u00a39.95 per person, covering the entire school holiday period.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-710a575 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"710a575\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Wiston Estate, North Farm <\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-293280a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"293280a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW127118315 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127118315 BCX8\">Wiston<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127118315 BCX8\"> Estate near Steyning has <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127118315 BCX8\">created a spectacle designed to wow visitors<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127118315 BCX8\"> as they plant acres and acres of sunflowers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127118315 BCX8\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127118315 BCX8\"> The estate usually charges a small entrance fee, but <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127118315 BCX8\">we think <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127118315 BCX8\">it&#8217;s worth every penny. They provide maps showing the best walking routes through the fields and have designated photography spots<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127118315 BCX8\"> to capture the best shots<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127118315 BCX8\">. The South Downs <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127118315 BCX8\">provide<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127118315 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127118315 BCX8\"> a fantastic<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127118315 BCX8\"> backdrop, and on clear days, you can see the coast.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW127118315 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-660285c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"660285c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tulleys Farm, Turners Hill <\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da26891 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da26891\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW67760232 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67760232 BCX8\">Tulleys<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67760232 BCX8\"> Farm in Crawley is better known for its Halloween <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67760232 BCX8\">fright nights<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67760232 BCX8\">, but their sunflower fields are equally impressive. They plant multiple varieties, including some unusual deep red and burgundy sunflowers alongside the classic yellow ones. The farm usually opens the sunflower fields in late August, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67760232 BCX8\">which works perfectly for the summer holidays.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW67760232 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56118a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"56118a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dorset <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-584a251 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"584a251\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Maiden Castle Farm, Dorchester <\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e5a20b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e5a20b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">Maiden Castle Farm <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">has a hugely popular<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\"> sun<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">flower trail<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">. The 20-acre sunflower trail <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">provides a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">n enjoyable<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">stroll <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">through<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">their <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">sunflower<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\"> fields<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">. T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">here are two routes, one taking <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">approximately <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">3<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">0 minutes <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">shorter one that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">takes 10<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\"> minutes<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">&#8211; ideal<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">for those with<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\"> prams, pushchairs and wheelchairs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\"> The trail is open for three weeks in August from 11am\u20134pm daily<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">. The <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">entry <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">fee <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">cost<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\"> \u00a35 per person (children under 5<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\"> go<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\"> free) <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">which the farm has kept the same <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">since 2021<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57375293 BCX8\"> This year they have sown over 300,000 sunflower seeds!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW57375293 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a349b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9a349b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sopley Farm, Sopley <\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2b903b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2b903b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200840204 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200840204 BCX8\">Sopley Farm near Christchurch has been growing sunflowers for several years. The farm <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200840204 BCX8\">is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200840204 BCX8\"> close to the Hampshire border, and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200840204 BCX8\">its<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200840204 BCX8\"> fields benefit from the fertile soil of the Avon Valley. They usually welcome visitors in August, and the proximity to the coast means you can easily combine a sunflower visit with a trip to the beach.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW200840204 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84cd7f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"84cd7f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Blandford Forum <\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13b8dd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13b8dd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW151487359 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151487359 BCX8\">The area around Blandford Forum has several farms<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151487359 BCX8\">,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151487359 BCX8\">including <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151487359 BCX8\">Gorcombe<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151487359 BCX8\"> Farm and North Farm<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151487359 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151487359 BCX8\"> which<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151487359 BCX8\"> grow <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151487359 BCX8\">sunflowers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151487359 BCX8\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151487359 BCX8\">allow visitors to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151487359 BCX8\"> pick<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151487359 BCX8\"> their own<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151487359 BCX8\"> sunflowers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151487359 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151487359 BCX8\"> usually at a small cost<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151487359 BCX8\">. The wide, open landscape of the Dorset Downs provides perfect growing conditions, and the fields <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151487359 BCX8\">are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151487359 BCX8\">contrast<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151487359 BCX8\">ed<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151487359 BCX8\">with<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151487359 BCX8\">rocky <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151487359 BCX8\">chalk hills.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW151487359 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f548c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f548c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Purcombe Farm, Bridgport <\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87161c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87161c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW30267745 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30267745 BCX8\">The sunflower field at <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30267745 BCX8\">Purcombe<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30267745 BCX8\"> Farm provides visitors with an authentic working farm experience in a stunning West Dorset setting. The location offers lovely views across the Marshwood Vale countryside, combining sunflower viewing with the scenic beauty of rural Dorset.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30267745 BCX8\">Purcombe<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30267745 BCX8\"> Farm<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30267745 BCX8\">benefits from its proximity to the famous Jurassic Coast, making it an ideal stop for visitors exploring the region&#8217;s natural attractions and historic coastline.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW30267745 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30277a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"30277a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Making the Most of Your Sunflower Visit <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50dd68f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50dd68f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Timing is everything with the sunflower season. The flowers typically face east in the morning, following the sun throughout the day. This means early morning visits offer the best light for photography, with the bonus of fewer crowds. Late afternoon can be equally magical, with golden light filtering through the petals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Weather plays an important role too. A few days of rain can bend the taller stems, while droughts can cause the flowers to wilt. Check the farm&#8217;s social media before travelling, most will regularly update on weather conditions and whether this affects the crops.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bring comfortable walking shoes and expect to get a bit muddy, especially if it&#8217;s been raining. The paths between sunflower rows can be uneven, so make sure to watch your step. A hat and sunscreen are essential, as there&#8217;s very little shade in these fields.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dac0d70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dac0d70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Get the Best Photos <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d84e2d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d84e2d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW248517238 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248517238 BCX8\">Sunflower fields present wonderful photography opportunities. Whether it\u2019s a close-up of one flower or a wide shot of thousands, many people want <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248517238 BCX8\">to know<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248517238 BCX8\"> how to capture them best.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW248517238 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4150931 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4150931\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264306951 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264306951 BCX8\">Here are some tips:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW264306951 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW252477827 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252477827 BCX8\">Try shooting from different angles<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252477827 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252477827 BCX8\">get low to shoot upward through the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252477827 BCX8\">flowers or<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252477827 BCX8\"> find an elevated position to show the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252477827 BCX8\">extent of the field<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252477827 BCX8\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252477827 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW252477827 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW79260084 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79260084 BCX8\">Shoot into the sun and use a flash so there&#8217;s no silhouette.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW79260084 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW111061652 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111061652 BCX8\">Sunflower fields dur<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111061652 BCX8\">ing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111061652 BCX8\"> sunset<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW111061652 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111061652 BCX8\"> (known as the golden hour)<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111061652 BCX8\">provide<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111061652 BCX8\"> the most flattering light, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111061652 BCX8\">as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111061652 BCX8\">the yellow petals <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111061652 BCX8\">seem<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111061652 BCX8\"> as if<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111061652 BCX8\"> they<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111061652 BCX8\">\u2019<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111061652 BCX8\">re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111061652 BCX8\"> glow<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111061652 BCX8\">ing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111061652 BCX8\"> from within. Overcast days can work well too, providing even lighting that prevents shadows between the flowers.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW111061652 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW106024733 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106024733 BCX8\">Don&#8217;t forget to include <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106024733 BCX8\">your friends <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106024733 BCX8\">and family<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106024733 BCX8\"> in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106024733 BCX8\">the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106024733 BCX8\"> shots for scale<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106024733 BCX8\"> and for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106024733 BCX8\">memories<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106024733 BCX8\">. A child running through the sunflower rows or an adult <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106024733 BCX8\">standing between<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106024733 BCX8\">the tall flowers<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106024733 BCX8\">showcases<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106024733 BCX8\"> just how impressive these f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106024733 BCX8\">lowers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106024733 BCX8\"> are.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW106024733 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212669588 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212669588 BCX8\">Use light from the side to create depth and something a bit more dynamic. Most people have the sun straight in front of them, which can make faces flat and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212669588 BCX8\">people often squint due to the harsh sun.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW212669588 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW221303797 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221303797 BCX8\">Bring plenty of drinks and sun cream because when the sun is out, it\u2019s very exposed. Happier kids = more smiles!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW221303797 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW173863643 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173863643 BCX8\">If you have a selfie stick\/tripod lying <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173863643 BCX8\">aroun<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173863643 BCX8\">d, bring it with you so that the photographer <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173863643 BCX8\">can be <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173863643 BCX8\">included <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173863643 BCX8\">in the photos<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173863643 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW173863643 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8688745 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8688745\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Planning is Always Recommended for the Best Experience <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76701ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76701ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check opening times and access before travelling to a farm. Some farms require you to book in advance, while others allow for impromptu visits. Many use honesty boxes for entrance fees when they\u2019re not manned by staff, so it&#8217;s advised to bring cash.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bring plenty of drinks and snacks to ensure everyone is happy and engaged, as well as suncream and hats if you go when the sun is at its strongest (11am \u2013 3pm).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc48c50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cc48c50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">More Than Sunflower Spotting <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bae045 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4bae045\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What makes the sunflower season special isn&#8217;t just seeing the flowers, it&#8217;s the sense of adventure that you can create as a family. It\u2019s also important for children to understand how hard farmers work and the challenges they face as well as how they adapt, such as finding ways to diversify their income by creating tourist attractions that everyone can enjoy.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Visiting sunflower fields is a cost-effective activity to do during the summer holidays. As the sunflower season is short, why not try visiting multiple fields in a day and make it a goal to find the most impressive? As Hampshire, Sussex and Dorset are neighbouring counties, you could start in one county and end in another. 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