Step into the meadows and wander through wildflowers on the edge of the Lakes
experiences at wild acres
pick your own wildflowers
The latest must-do activity in Cumbria!
Browse our wildflower fields and hand-select your own wildflower bouquet.
Perfect for a date, a wholesome day with friends, and the entire family.
Pricing:
£7.50 Small Jar, £15 Medium Bucket and £35 large bucket. Fill with as many stems as you wish!
Wild Acres Afternoon Teas
In collaboration with The Hungry Farmer Catering
Afternoon Tea Picnic and Picnic Table Hire amongst the Wildflowers
Pilates in Bloom
In collaboration with Velvaere Wellness
Pilates and Wildflower Picking
10th August 5pm
Book Here
Flower Arranging Classes
Choose your own flowers and learn to arrange them to make the most of your beautiful blooms
First Wildflower Workshop (10th August) Available to book now!
A WILD DAY OUT
Join us at Wild Acres for a flower-filled family day out!
Pick flowers, make memories, and capture one last summer moment before the school shoes go back on.
Perfect for toddlers to tweens - and we think the grownups will love it too!!
Book Here
how to find us
Just 3 miles from penrith, along the beautiful river petteril and in walking distance from Newton Reigny village. Wild Acres is easily accessed from the M6, A66 and B5305.
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WHY WILDFLOWERS?
For people
The presence of wildflowers reduces stress and promotes relaxation, allows us to learn about native plants and pollinators, enhances our scenic beauty, reduces air pollution and gives us this beautiful, recreational space.
for planet
Our wildflower meadows improve soil carbon sequestration, helping our planets efforts to minimise climate change.
Our wildflowers help our soil health, soil fungi and improves our soils resiliance to wind and water erosion, whilst improving water infiltration to prevent flooding.
for wildlife
Wild flowers attract bees, butterflies and other essential pollinators whilst providing food and shelter for bird and small mammals.