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Pershore's Insta-worthy confetti flower fields primed for rush of Instagrammers | |
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The colourful flower fields in Worcestershire are popular with influencers | The colourful flower fields in Worcestershire are popular with influencers |
Insta-worthy confetti flower fields blooming with thousands of colourful delphiniums have opened to the public for another year, with organisers primed for visitors from across the globe. | Insta-worthy confetti flower fields blooming with thousands of colourful delphiniums have opened to the public for another year, with organisers primed for visitors from across the globe. |
The Confetti Flower Field at Wyke Manor Estate in Pershore, Worcestershire, opens for just 10 days - until 6 July, when the flowers are harvested and turned into confetti. | The Confetti Flower Field at Wyke Manor Estate in Pershore, Worcestershire, opens for just 10 days - until 6 July, when the flowers are harvested and turned into confetti. |
The "petal paradise" is a magnet for those wanting to be pictured amongst the beautiful blooms, with tourists coming from as far as New Zealand, India, China and Thailand. | The "petal paradise" is a magnet for those wanting to be pictured amongst the beautiful blooms, with tourists coming from as far as New Zealand, India, China and Thailand. |
Organisers said the best time to get "instagrammable" shots was either midweek when it was quieter, first thing in the morning - or even in the pouring rain. | Organisers said the best time to get "instagrammable" shots was either midweek when it was quieter, first thing in the morning - or even in the pouring rain. |
Tourists have travelled from as far as New Zealand and the USA to take photos | Tourists have travelled from as far as New Zealand and the USA to take photos |
"When it's raining, the rain brings out the vibrancy of the colours, they are all refreshed," said Jane Powell, the site's marketing executive. | "When it's raining, the rain brings out the vibrancy of the colours, they are all refreshed," said Jane Powell, the site's marketing executive. |
The flower field will open daily from 10:00 - 16:00 BST, with tickets priced at £9.95 per person. | The flower field will open daily from 10:00 - 16:00 BST, with tickets priced at £9.95 per person. |
The fields will also be open for sunset viewing on select evenings in June and July | The fields will also be open for sunset viewing on select evenings in June and July |
Ms Powell said she was "amazed" at how far people travelled to view the flowers in bloom and spoke of how one tourist had even taken a day trip from Norway. | Ms Powell said she was "amazed" at how far people travelled to view the flowers in bloom and spoke of how one tourist had even taken a day trip from Norway. |
"We had a call two weeks ago from a family visiting from the USA... They wanted to book a taxi [straight to the field] from the station," she added. | "We had a call two weeks ago from a family visiting from the USA... They wanted to book a taxi [straight to the field] from the station," she added. |
"It's a petal paradise." | "It's a petal paradise." |
The Confetti Flower Field near Pershore, Worcestershire, opens for 10 days a year | The Confetti Flower Field near Pershore, Worcestershire, opens for 10 days a year |
This year, organisers are also offering special sunset showings between 18:30 and 21:30 BST on 1 and 3 July. | This year, organisers are also offering special sunset showings between 18:30 and 21:30 BST on 1 and 3 July. |
Ms Powell advised photographers or influencers looking to get the perfect Instagram shot to visit early morning or at quieter periods for a "better experience". | Ms Powell advised photographers or influencers looking to get the perfect Instagram shot to visit early morning or at quieter periods for a "better experience". |
"The light is better first thing in the morning," she explained. "Beautiful vibrant colours, the flowers [that] have come into bloom are pink, purple, blue and creamy white. | "The light is better first thing in the morning," she explained. "Beautiful vibrant colours, the flowers [that] have come into bloom are pink, purple, blue and creamy white. |
"It's a riot of colour." | "It's a riot of colour." |
The site will close to allow the petals to be harvested and turned into confetti | The site will close to allow the petals to be harvested and turned into confetti |
Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. | Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. |