Be quick if you want to visit this stunning location near London – it’s only open for a few more days. Thankfully it’s easy to get to both on public transport and by car
Every summer, London, and the whole of the UK, erupts into a burst of colour, as flowers, trees, and other plants burst into bloom. This is on full display at one stunning location less than an hour from the capital – but you’ll have to be quick as it’s only open for a few more days.
TikTok user Dani Dimitrova posted a video of the incredible Hitchin Lavender, a stunning lavender farm in Hertfordshire, with fields of purple plants and beautiful sunflowers as far as the eye can see. But be quick if you want to go – the final day to visit is this weekend.
Posting a video of the stunning location on TikTok, Dani said: “You only have until August 15 to visit one of the prettiest flower fields near London! If you’ve been looking for the perfect summer day trip, this is your sign.
“With rows of lavender, vibrant sunflowers and colourful wildflowers, it genuinely feels like stepping into a painting. It’s one of the last chances to enjoy the UK’s summer flower season before it ends.”
She added: “The flower fiends are only open until August 15, so don’t leave it too late! Have you been before, or is this going on your summer bucket list?”
As well as the lavender and sunflower fields, the location also includes wildflower meadows, a teahouse, food trucks, gift shops, and a museum. It reopens in October for Halloween-themed events, including pumpkin picking.
Hitchin Lavender’s website says: “Our Main Field is home to over 30 acres of lavender, creating a sea of purple on a sunny hillside in summer. We are the largest lavender farm in the UK that allows visitors to pick lavender – you can purchase picking bags at the gate or when booking tickets.
“It’s the perfect spot to get fabulous photos of you and your loved ones, to enjoy delicious treats, and to soak up the natural goodness that only lavender can provide!
“Just outside the Main Field, our two-acre Display Field showcases around 60 different varieties of lavender. This area is free to visit and represents an excellent opportunity to see lavender in all shapes and colours – it’s not just purple you know!”
It adds: “Our season begins with our first few rows in the field which belong to the Angustifolia or ‘English’ varieties of lavender. They typically bloom between mid-June and the end of July.
“Following on from our early bloomers are our Intermedia or Lavandin varieties which make up the vast majority of the field. These lavenders tend to flower between mid-July and the middle of August.”
How to get to Hitchin Lavender from London
By car: Hitchin Lavender is on Arlesey Road, just outside Ickleford, Hertfordshire. Put SG5 3UA into your sat nav.
By public transport: Take a Thameslink train from London St Pancras to Hitchin (around 30-40 minutes). From Hitchin, catch the 303 bus towards Hitchin Lavender.
Hitchin Lavender is open from 9am until 6pm Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; from 9am until 10pm Tuesdays and Thursdays; and from 9am until 8pm at weekends. Tickets can be booked in advance at ticketsource.com/hitchinlavender
