“Forgiveness is the smell that lavender gives out when you tread on it” Mark Twain
If you have never seen the Cotswold lavender fields of, it’s a destination you need to add onto your bucket list once we can travel.
The Cotswold are known around the world as a classic view of the English countryside. I was so mesmerized by my first experience last year that I knew it would not be my only visit!
During July and August the Cotswold Lavender farm opens, showing off their spectacular displays of many varieties of Lavender to the world.
There are also areas of natural wildflowers and camomile which come to life at the same time. The aroma of lavender instantly captures your senses as you enter the fields.
GROWING LAVENDER
The history of Cotswold lavender fields dates back to 1999, from just a few plants to now over 40 different varieties, some 140 miles of rows and over 500,000 plants in total.
At the peak of the summer sunshine the lavender is harvested (usually during the last week of July and continues until early August), distilled by traditional methods and aged for a year before use.
NOT JUST LAVENDER
The Cotswold fields are also known for their wildflowers from the vivid red of the poppy fields, the violet of the corn cockle, through to the refreshing blue of the cornflower, nature is at its very best in the summer months.
WHEN TO VISIT
In a typical English summer, the lavender fields should start to come into flower mid June, with the best time to see them early-mid July but it can differ year to year with the weather.
The fields are now open until 26th July (possibly later if the lavender keeps flowering) however, please be aware that due to COVID-19 things are slightly different this year. This year the focus is to make it a totally outdoor experience.
All of the benches are placed out in the fields and visitors are encouraged to bring their own picnics for some alfresco dining amongst the peace and quiet of the lavender.
ADDRESS
• Street: Hill Barn Farm Cottage
• Postcode: WR12 7JY
• City: Broadway
• County: Worcestershire
FEES
• £4.00 for Adults
• £2.00 for Children under 15 yrs
• Children under 5 yrs go free
• Professional photography by arrangement only.
• Drones are not permitted over any of the fields at any time.
What are your favourite lavender fields?
Oh my… it looks like Provence *_*
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It does! I absolutely loved the experience! xx
This place is an absolute heaven! Thanks so much for sharing with us. I added it to my bucket list as per your suggestion. It must wave been such an amazing experience for you to visit it. Thanks for the Inso and beautiful photography 🙂
Have a great weekend!
xo
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Thank you Stella! Glad you enjoyed the post, the Cotswold lavender fields are absolutely amazing! xx
I love lavender ❤ Perfect photos ❤
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Thanks Kinga. Same here, the scent was unbelievable xx
I’ve only seen lavender fields once, in Provence, as lavender is common in Mexico mostly for decoration, there are no fields that I can visit. It looks wonderful!
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I have to say that it took me a few years before I finally went to see the lavender fields. A few hours drive from where I live but it was worth it and the scent was wonderful! xx
I don’t know which word to use to describe the enchanting beauty of your photos. I am in a dream just looking at them. What a beauty to the eye, and what an experience for the whole body to visit such a relaxing and pure place. Thanks for sharing!!
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ah thank you! I’m so happy you enjoyed the photography. I’m so grateful I had an opportunity to finally visit the lavender fields. I used to admire them on Instagram but nothing compares to the real experience xx
These lavender and flowers fields look amazing. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the post beautiful xx
These lavender fields look stunningly beautiful! Absolutely gorgeous pictures!
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Thank you beautiful! It felt even better being there is person! I hope I will have an opportunity to go back one day xx
So pretty! I LOVE all the purple. I’d love to visit a place like that!
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I definitely recommend Shauna. No photos can replace the real feeling of being there! xx
This is absolutely beautiful angel. So breathtaking, this is definitely on my bucketlist when I visit the UK next time!
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Thanks Layla! So glad you enjoyed the post. It’s definitely the place to see and take some fabulous photos xx
Those lavender fields look so gorgeous and these photos are pure genius 🙂 http://www.bauchlefashion.com/2020/05/fashions-forecast-spring-has-sprung.html
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ah thank you, you are so sweet! It was so much fun taking photos of all those amazing types of lavender! Who would have thought so there are so many! xx
OMG what a beautiful place to shoot, love it!! And that tee I need one of those! And so true your comment on Chris’s blog. I am so over IG.
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The tee is from River Island but not sure whether they still have it. Glad you enjoyed the post beautiful. xx
Oh it’s so beautiful. I would love to visit this place one day.
I love lavender fields.
xx
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I definitely recommend, once in a lifetime experience xx
What a stunning place to visit, pictures look amazing hun!
xoxo
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Thank you Lovely! Glad you enjoyed the post xx
I would love to visit here! This is so beautiful! Lavender smells amazing and those wildflowers are gorgeous!
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Thank you Kathrine! I couldn’t agree more, the smell was unbelievable! After the trip we decided to start growing lavender in the garden! xx
These lavender fields look like a dream, and I’m sure that smell even better. I would like to visit it one day. Thank you for sharing.
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You welcome, glad you enjoyed it! yes the experiences was unbelievable and I would love to go back xx
Stunning! I’ve always wanted to see an endless field of lavender.
Have a wonderful day!
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Thanks Radi! Something I definitely recommend, no words or photos can truly describe the feeling (or the scent!) xx
What a beautiful place to visit – great spot for photos!
Hope you are having a great weekend 🙂 We aren’t doing much, staying home and staying warm with that cold winter weather that’s here!
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Thanks Mica. Definitely a great place for some interesting photos. xx
Wow! I would love to have these fields near to me.
I am sure I would be everytime taking pictures there and my IG will become purple.
Kisses,
E.
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Thanks E. I would love to have lavender fields a bit closer too! xx
Oh my goodness, these fields are absolutely stunning and you’ve captured them SO well – seriously! I hope you have a fabulous weekend 🙂
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Thanks Gabrielle! It was a mesmerising experience xx
Breathtaking pics… I love lavender fields!
Kisses, Paola.
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Thank you Paola! Same here, lavender smells so beautiful xx
This is beautiful!!
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Thank you Jennifer! xx