Step into the meadows and wander through wildflowers on the edge of the Lakes
experiences at wild acres
pick your own wildflowers (Summer)
The best summer activity for all the family! Relax in the wildflowre meadow, pick your own wildflowers and enjoy other activities whilst keeping refreshed with drinks and treats from the Meadow Hatch. Keep your eyes peeled for opening dates… we expect to open late July!
Summer Events
17th July, 4-6pm: Flower Pressing Workshop with Wild Eden Flower Pressing
21st July: Schools Out! The first childrens event of the summer with Learning by Lucy - BOOK EARLY AS THESE EVENTS ARE VERY POPULAR!
1st August, 4-6pm: Flower Arranging amongst the Wildflowers
7th August 7-9pm: Golden Hour Drinks, Food and Wildflower Picking
16th August, 9-11am Flower Pressing Workshop with Wild Eden Flower Pressing
18th August: 11-1am Flower Arranging amongst the Wildflowers
25th August: A Wild Day Out! End of Summer Holidays Childrens Event with Learning by Lucy - BOOK EARLY AS THESE EVENTS ARE VERY POPULAR!
Closing Day “BRING A CONTAINER!” : DATE AND MORE INFORMATION TBC
events available to book via: https://bookwhen.com/wildacrescumbria
Or host your own! We have catering facilities and can support your corporate or private events, from yoga in the flowers to baby showers! Get in touch on wildacrescumbria@outlook.com or 07949009073
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
Wildflowers attract bees, butterflies and other essential pollinators whilst providing food and shelter for bird and small mammals.