Tickets for the successful flower field experience in Newport have gone on sale. Shropshire Petal Fields will be open from Thursday 24 July until Sunday 3 August.

It’s a joint venture from the events business, Shropshire Festivals, and petal confetti business, Shropshire Petals. Shropshire Festivals turn a field usually reserved for petal confetti production into a visitor attraction while the flowers are in bloom. 3.6 million seeds have been planted for this year’s event. The size of the flower field is almost equivalent to 14 Premier League football pitches.

Shropshire Petal Fields launched in 2023. Its popularity has since soared, with the event getting featured on BBC Breakfast last year.

“A visit to Shropshire Petal Fields is a spectacle you’ll never forget,” said Ashley Evers-Swindell from Shropshire Petals. “As you wander through the layers of pink, blue, purple, yellow, and white delphiniums, sunflowers, and wildflowers, you’ll feel like you’re in a fairy-tale and the stresses of modern life will slip away. What makes this year even more special, is that we’re celebrating Shropshire Petals’ 20th anniversary.

“Due to the exceptionally dry spring we’ve had to water our plants four times more than usual but we have used winter rain water to reduce our environmental impact. We’re currently using sheep to mow the field that will be used for the event car park!”

The solar powered robots used to drill and weed the flowers are the only ones in the UK doing this practice. The use of the robots means no one will set foot on the field until the flower field opens to visitors on 31 July.

“The flowers provide the most stunning backdrop for photos with loved ones – we have families, couples, and friends capturing special memories amongst the colour every year,” said Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals. “Our focal points include vintage tractors, giant chairs, and huge butterfly wings. We also have a shop where you can purchase freshly cut flower bouquets, an on-site café serving drinks and refreshments, and tipis to sit under and take in the beautiful surroundings. You can even hire a mini tipi right in the middle of the flowers. We’re planning some exciting evening events too so subscribe to the newsletter for updates.”

Professional photographers can purchase a photography pass so they can take commercial images, and if you are interested in holding a corporate sunset event or photography shoot, get in touch with Shropshire Festivals via their website.

There will be forest fun, an on-site café and toilets, flowers for sale, parking, seating under tipis, and multiple focal points to capture the perfect photo.

The flower field will be open daily from 31 July until 10 August. Opening times are 10am – 5pm. When booking, you have the choice of a morning ticket (10am – 1pm) or an afternoon ticket (1pm – 5pm). There are three dog days planned on 6th, 9th, and 10th August. Tickets can be purchased online at shropshirepetalfields.co.uk