Tickets have gone live for Shropshire Petal Fields, which returns to Newport this summer from 6-16 August.

The spectacular flower field invites visitors to wander through different layers of colour with delphiniums, cornflowers, sunflowers, and wildflowers. There is a woodland area to explore to add some variety for families, and this year it takes in a picturesque lake. A phone-free area is being introduced in the field to create a moment of mindfulness as well as morning yoga sessions.

At the entrance, tipis and marquees are set up so visitors can access the pop-up café and buy petal confetti and freshly cut flower bouquets, with plenty of seating and cover.

Shropshire Petal Fields is a joint venture between two successful Shropshire businesses. Petal confetti business, Shropshire Petals, provides one of their huge flower fields, and Shropshire Festivals turns it into a visitor attraction for 11 days over the summer.

The opening dates are only revealed once the flower team can be sure the blooms will be at their best from the 3.5+ million seeds that are planted for the event. Due to crop rotation, the festival takes place on a new field every year with different views across the county and beyond.

Ahead of the opening dates, there will be two live music events in the flower field. Pop in the Petals will welcome dancing queens for an ABBA tribute night on 31 July, featuring ABBASensation. On 1 August, a 50-piece orchestra will play songs from stage and screen for Proms in the Petals.

Shropshire Petals uses solar-powered robots to sow and weed the flowers. This state-of-the- art GPS precision technology means visitors experience the most vibrant and fullest blooms, plus it saves backbreaking hours of weeding.

The organisers have teamed up with The Pastry Box in Newport to offer a Ploughman’s Hamper for two or four people that must be booked in advance via the website.

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

The flower field will be open daily from 6-16 August. Opening times are 10am – 5pm. When booking, you have the choice of a morning ticket (10am – 1.30pm) or an afternoon ticket (1.30pm – 5pm). There are three dog days planned on 12, 15, 16 August, a Princess Event on 11 August, and a sunset late opening on 14 August. Tickets can be purchased online at shropshirepetalfields.co.uk