Blooming Wonderful Places for Flower Picking around Harrogate
Updated: 5 days ago
Whether you’re looking to wander through fields of wildflowers, pick a bouquet of sunflowers, or enjoy a farm outing with a side of ice-cream, there are some brilliant spots within easy reach of Harrogate. Here are our top picks for flower picking in Harrogate:
1. Mallard Grange Farm
Location & postcode: Mallard Grange Farm, Aldfield, near Fountains Abbey, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3BE.
What to pick: They run a “Flower Field” PYO experience - wildflowers, tulips sunflowers and pumpkins, depending on the season.
Pricing: From about £8 as a starting price for pick-your-own wildflowers.
Why it’s great: Close to Harrogate, family-friendly, relaxed countryside setting. It’s ideal for a leisurely afternoon with the kids or a calm outing with a friend.
2. Birchfield Farm
Location & postcode: Birchfield Farm, Summerbridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 4JS.
What to pick: They offer tulip fields, sunflowers, Strawberries and other farm-based PYO activities depending on the season.
Pricing: Example: Entry to the tulip field for one season was £2 per person, and individual stems cost about £1 each.
Why it’s great: Combines flower-picking with a full farm day out - animals, ice-cream, play areas. Great for families wanting more than just the blooms.
3. Blooming Sheep
Location & postcode: Pop Up Patch, , High Snape Farm, Follifoot Lane, Kirkby Overblow, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 1EZ.
What to pick: Wildflowers in the meadow - you can pick your own bouquet. Plus fun extras like meeting the sheep (the friendly Valais Blacknose breed!).
Pricing: around £7 for a jam jar bouquet and £20 for a bucketed bouquet.
Why it’s great: Unusual twist with the sheep, relaxing meadow setting, great for couples or families wanting something a bit different.
4. Pop Up Patch
Location & postcode: Pop Up Patch, Westfield Farm, York Road, Sutton on the Forest, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 1EN.
What to pick: PYO sunflowers, wildflowers, vegetables, plus playground and maze.
Pricing: Summer: £10 per family entry (includes sunflowers, playground, etc). Additional items to pick and buy.
Why it’s great: Slightly further afield (near York) but a full-day outing option with kids, flowers + fun. Ideal if you’re also exploring the York area.
5. The Hidden Flowering Farm
Location & postcode: The Hidden Flowering Farm, Arkendale, North Yorkshire, HG5 0RH.
What to pick: Cut-flower PYO and pumpkins fields - new in 2025 and back in spring 2026.
Pricing: “just pay for what you pick” - no fixed entry.
Why it’s great: Up-and-coming, good value and very local. Great for a spontaneous outing.
The Flower Belt, Harrogate
New for 2026, The Flower Belt is a beautiful pick-your-own wildflower experience just outside Harrogate. Wander through colourful flower fields, fill a jar, vase or bucket with your favourite blooms, then relax with food and drinks from The Honey Tap café. It’s a lovely, laid-back spot that’s perfect for families, couples or anyone wanting a peaceful afternoon surrounded by flowers.
Thwaites Lane, Harrogate, HG3 3QD
Free entry
Jam jar of flowers – £7, Vase – £15 Bucket – £50 (includes bucket)
No booking required.
Scissors and picking containers are provided.
Flowers are wrapped for you to take home.
On-site café, toilets and free parking available.
Open daily during the wildflower season.
Brymor Ice Cream Wildflower Meadow
If you’re already planning a trip to Brymor Ice Cream, make sure you add the wildflower meadow to your visit. During the summer you can wander through the colourful meadow and pick your own bouquet before rewarding yourself with one of Brymor’s famous ice creams. It’s an easy addition to a family day out and combines beautiful countryside with one of Yorkshire’s favourite ice cream parlours.
High Jervaulx Farm, Jervaulx, near Masham, HG4 4PG
£6 per bouquet
Runs seasonally (typically mid-July to early September).
Pay at the meadow kiosk.
Flower displays change throughout the season depending on what’s in bloom.
Pair your visit with the café, playground and ice cream parlour.
Free parking on site.
Tips & Practicalities for flower picking in Harrogate
Bring appropriate clothing: Outdoor fields, uneven ground. Good footwear recommended. If you saw my stories you'll know I didn't follow my own advice!
Check opening dates & field status: Some fields may change crops or close when flowers are finished.
Wrapping & containers: Many farms wrap your stems or provide buckets/scissors, but it’s worth checking.
Time your visit: Early in the morning or weekday visits may be quieter.
Make a full outing of it: Many of these farms also offer café/ice-cream/animals, so bring time to linger.
Photography friendly: Fields make for beautiful photos, perfect for Instagram.
Mind the season: Check their individual websites. Flower/PYO seasons vary (sunflowers typically summer, wildflowers late summer, etc).
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