Shropshire Petal Fields returns to Newport this summer on selected dates from 7-16 August.

It is a joint venture from Shropshire Petals and Shropshire Festivals, turning one of the petal fields into a visitor attraction whilst the blooms are at their best.

There was a sneak peek at the field last weekend, as it was opened up for two live music events, welcoming an ABBA tribute and the Petals Orchestra for a Proms event.

From 7 August, the petal field will reopen, and visitors will be able to explore the field of delphiniums, sunflowers, cornflowers, and wildflowers, wandering through the layers of colour. This year there is a bigger woodland area to explore - look out for the alligator statue by the pools.

New for 2026, a phone-free area will create a moment of mindfulness, plus there are morning yoga sessions you can book on to. At the entrance, tipis and marquees are set up so visitors can access the pop-up café and buy petal confetti, with plenty of seating and cover.

Over 3.5 million seeds have been 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.

This year the blooms have endured an exceptionally challenging growing season. An unusually cold spring delayed the crop's development, and the three heatwaves that followed put the young plants under significant stress during key stages of growth. As a result, this year's flowers are shorter and more widely spaced than in previous years.

Shropshire Petals uses solar-powered robots to sow and weed the flowers. This state-of-the-art GPS precision technology 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.

The flower field will be open daily from 7-16 August (closed on 11 and 13 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 and 16 August, a Princess Event on 10 August and a sunset late opening on 14 August. Tickets can be purchased online at shropshirepetalfields.co.uk