It’s become a bit of a well known fact that I love a good floral backdrop! I love taking photographs of my girls as they grow up, and as backdrops go, there is nothing more beautiful than a blanket of colourful delphiniums at the Confetti Fields in Pershore, which has become one of my favourite annual traditions. The Real Flower Petal Confetti Company in Pershore (Wick to be precise), is the UK’s original wedding plant grower and has led the way in production of natural, biodegradable wedding confetti since 1997. At the Wyke Manor Estate, a giant field full of delphiniums and wildflowers are grown and harvester by hand, before being air dried and mixed to bespoke requirements. Each year they open to the public for a two week period so that locals can come and enjoy walking through acres of beautiful colour.
As soon as the dates were released for 2019 I popped them in my diary, being keen to visit again and recreate the blanket of colour that we witnessed last year. The weather however this year didn’t seem to be on anyone’s side. We were planning to attend the first weekend they opened, however due to the heavy rain and lack of sunshine, the bloom wasn’t quite at its best. The monsoon rain we experienced then caused the site to be closed for 2 days during their fortnight opening period, meaning that the final weekend was of course our final opportunity before they waved goodbye to the harvest until 2020!
Expecting it to be busy (of course they are in demand) we headed over to the Confetti Fields in Pershore on Saturday morning and got there for when they opened at 10. It didn’t disappoint! As soon as we walked around the corner and saw the fields ahead of us they took my breath away, It really is a stunning sight to see so much colour laid out in all its natural beauty!
As you can see the fields are absolutely stunning, with bright colours of pink, purple and white and ample photo opportunities where you can take a wander through the foliage, a full camera battery and memory is an absolute must. In comparison to last year, it felt that this year at the Confetti Fields in Pershore there was much more opportunity to get in amongst the flowers, without the risk of trampelling on any as they had popped little pathways through you could stand in. They also had a viewing platform if you wanted to take in the field in its entireity.
On Saturday the weather was divine, but a little on the warm side, so we stayed for just under an hour. Neve enjoyed having a ride on the vintage bus and tractor, and we treated ourselves to a well earned lolly pop to cool ourselves down!
I missed out on buying the flowers at the confetti fields last year as they had all gone by the time we arrived, so this year I really wanted to have some to take home. The bunches of delphiniums were £10 and they were absolutely huge, making a real statement in a vase in our lounge at home. It is recommended that you buy these as you are about to leave, as the heat of the sun can make them wilt quickly otherwise but I still managed to get a couple of snaps of Erin holding them in the fields before we left.
I’ve read a few mixed reviews this year stating that the Confetti Fields in Pershore had become a bit too commercialised and I have to say I completely disagree. I think it’s so lovely that the fields are willing to open to the public, and the £5 per adult entry fee is in my opinion very reasonable. They are a business at the end of the day, and are risking their main livelihood and source of income to allow the general public to experience their beauty. Children under 6 are absolutely free of charge, making this a low price day out and in my opinion worth every penny.
The fields are of course busy, they are a popular destination and were featured on Midlands Today this year so had been promoted a little more locally, and the short window of opening means that you have to expect there to be some queues. That said, for me personally it still remains on of my spring/summer highlights with the girls, and I will definitely be back again next year.
Did you head to the Confetti Fields in Pershore this year? What were your thoughts?
Until next year!
Lucy xxx
