Secure your sunnies

Descriptions and FAQ’s below the booking section.

  • Enjoy 2 hours in the sunflower fields with access to Pick-Your-Own blooms, photo props, and bouquet stand, with secateurs and space provided to trim and tie your bunches. Tuck into freshly grilled food from our farm-to-fork BBQ, browse local food vendors, or grab a coffee from our on-site café, Herd. 

    • Sessions start at 10am

    • Last available booking at 4pm

    • Event closes at 6pm

    What to Expect:

    • Explore our stunning sunflower fields, including a Pick-Your-Own (PYO) area with a variety of blooms.

    • We’ll provide secateurs so you can snip your favourites and available space to trim and tie your bunches before heading home.

    • Stop by the bouquet stand for ready-made assortments of sunflowers and home-grown wildflowers.

    • Enjoy freshly grilled food from our farm-to-fork BBQ set within the sunflowers (11am-5pm). Our cafe, Herd (10am-5pm), and other tasty options from local food vendors will be available too (11am-5pm).

    Please note: The ticket does not include sunflowers, food, or drink.

  • Enjoy a relaxed, atmospheric experience with limited crowds, golden-hour light, and optional drinks from the bar. Each session includes a 2‑hour access to explore the fields, PYO and all accompanied by our farm‑to‑fork BBQ.

    • Sessions start at 5pm or 6pm

    • Last available booking at 8pm

    • Event closes at 10pm

    Please note: The ticket does not include sunflowers, food, or drink.

    What to Expect:

    • Stroll through the sunflower fields as the sun sets - perfect for peaceful moments and beautiful photos.

    • Visit the Pick-Your-Own (PYO) area, with secateurs provided and space to trim and tie your bunches.

    • Enjoy seasonal dishes from our farm-to-fork BBQ, the only food option open during evening sessions.

    • A relaxed bar serving Pimms, G&Ts, beer, fizz, etc. within the sunflowers.

    Alcohol Guidelines:
    We want everyone to have a great, and safe, time. Please drink responsibly, ensure no alcohol is given to anyone under the legal age, and you have a designated driver for your journey home.

    Please note: The ticket does not include sunflowers, food, or drink.

  • Enjoy a relaxed, adults-only experience with golden-hour light, fewer crowds, and the option to sip Pimms, G&Ts, beer, or bubbles from the bar. Each session includes 2-hour access to wander the fields, visit the PYO area, and enjoy our farm-to-fork BBQ in a laid-back evening setting.

    • Sessions start at 5pm or 6pm

    • Last available booking at 8pm

    • Event closes at 10pm

    Please note: The ticket does not include sunflowers (£1 a stem), food, or drink.

    What to Expect:

    • Stroll through the sunflower fields as the sun sets - perfect for peaceful moments and beautiful photos.

    • Visit the Pick-Your-Own (PYO) area, with secateurs provided and space to trim and tie your bunches.

    • Enjoy seasonal dishes from our farm-to-fork BBQ, the only food option open during evening sessions.

    • A relaxed bar serving Pimms, G&Ts, beer, fizz, etc. within the sunflowers.

    Alcohol Guidelines:
    We want everyone to have a great, and safe, time. Please drink responsibly and ensure you have a designated driver for your journey home.

    Please note: The ticket does not include sunflowers, food, or drink.

  • A great option for photographers wanting space to shoot among the sunflowers with minimal crowding, styled props, and the flexibility to bring clients along.


    These sessions include:
    • Up to 5 cars per booking (photographer + clients)
    • Up to 5 individual bookings allowed per time slot, keeping the space calm and low-traffic
    • Shared access to the sunflower fields and photo props (XL swings, seesaw, benches, and more)


    Important Notes:

    • Pick-Your-Own (PYO) is closed during these sessions. If you wish to use sunflowers as props, please speak to a staff member first.

    • No food or drink is included. Our café, Herd, may be open for coffee during some time slots, but this is not guaranteed.

    • Tickets are per booking, not per car.

    • Photographers must provide a list of client names on arrival for check-in.

  • Enjoy exclusive access to the entire sunflower site for your booking. No other visitors or photographers will be present during your hour.

    This option includes use of both on-site grass areas encircled by the sunflowers:
    • A 15x10m stretch tent (covered)
    • A 15x15m open grass space

    Ideal for:
    • Private or group photography sessions
    • Workshops, classes, or creative gatherings
    • Wellness, therapy, or exercise-based sessions
    • Any event where complete privacy and space is preferred

    Important Notes:

    • Pick-Your-Own (PYO) is closed during these sessions. If you wish to use sunflowers as props, please speak to a staff member first.

    • No food or drink is included. Our café, Herd, may be open for coffee during some time slots, but this is not guaranteed.

    • Tickets are per booking, not per car.

    • Photographers must provide a list of client names on arrival for check-in.

    Please contact alex@balgoneestate.co.uk for additional details.

Ticket Descriptions & Information

FAQ’S

  • A car ticket covers entry for one vehicle, regardless of how many people are inside. Whether you're coming solo or with a full car of friends or family, the price stays the same. We charge per car (not per person).

    Parties walking to the farm can purchase a ticket which covers 5 people.

  • Please select a car ticket and under the registration, enter a “X”. We allow up to 5 people per booking if you are walking. Be cautious of car traffic when arriving by foot. Please note, if you haven’t made a booking, you won’t be allowed in.

  • The site is mostly accessible and we have two beach wheel chairs available to hire. More info can be found in the main FAQ page in the questions.

    The site is a made up of a gravel car park for the catering area and then grass fields. There is a 200m hill to get to the sunflowers field from the main car park, café and catering area.

  • Each ticket allows up to 2 hours at the event. This helps us manage parking and ensure a great experience for everyone.

  • Yes, booking in advance is highly recommended as sessions often sell out, especially during peak times.

  • Yes, to all sessions. It is your responsibility to keep them on a lead and clean up any mess made. Please respect the fact other people may not be huge fans of dogs.

  • Yes, we have toilet facilities available, including accessible options.

  • No, unfortunately not. This is a ticketed event - we have a limit on capacity for health and safety reasons. We have also reduced capacity this year.

  • You are more than welcome to rebook but we don't issue refunds on the basis of unfavourable weather conditions. Only if the weather is deemed unsafe will you receive a refund.

  • We will gladly issue refunds but sadly we cannot facilitate rebookings beyond our capacity.

  • These sessions are reduced in capacity so that people after a perfect picture can manage more effectively with a huge reduction in traffic. Sessions will be limited to 5 bookings per hour. It does not include the PYO, BBQ and the cafe will be most likely closed.

  • No, they are not.

  • Yes. There will be signage as to where to find them in the PYO area.

  • Each stem costs £1.

  • Yes, we have a pruning table with string to keep your stems together.

  • No, food and drink are not included, but a range of options will be available to purchase - including our farm-to-fork BBQ, local vendors, and our café, Herd.

  • Our café, Herd, will be open for all daytime sessions, 10am - 4pm. (For ticket holders)

  • Alcohol is only available during evening sessions, including Pimms, G&Ts, beer, and bubbles. Please drink responsibly and ensure you have a designated driver.

  • General entry is for personal use only. If you're a photographer looking to run sessions or shoots, please book a photography or full site session.

  • Photographers get 1 hour in the fields, access to props, and the ability to bring up to 5 cars per booking. More details are available on our booking page.

  • Yes! We offer full site rentals for photography, classes, and workshops. This gives you exclusive access to the sunflower fields and grass areas for 1 hour.