We spent a wonderful afternoon at Hitchin Lavender Farm as part of a blogger meet-up organised by Annie at Mammasaurus. The farm has 15 acres of lavender visitors can wander through and there’s a wild flower meadow to enjoy too.
Capturing POD exploring in the lavender field wasn’t so easy! She opted to run in the opposite direction until we cunningly distracted her.
We were a smidge too early to see the lavender farm in its full glory but there was much to see. The landscape was magnificent, the lavender beautiful and the smell just divine. It was the perfect location for a relaxing afternoon with a fabulous group of bloggers. It’s always good to catch up with people you know but also to meet those you don’t.
As well as entertaining each other, there was plenty to occupy the children. Like watching the busy bees
and spotting different kinds of butterflies.
Hitchin Lavender Farm provides you with a medium sized brown bag and scissors when you arrive so you can cut lavender for yourself. It’s a great idea if you want to take lavender home and one bag is included in the £4 entry fee.
POD had a go at snipping herself although she’s not quite mastered which hand she should use. She’s mostly left handed but does use her right on occasions as well.
Annie’s son Ozzy did an amazing job and collected an entire bag of lavender – he is such a dude!
The main field has almost 100 rows and 9 mature varieties of lavender. Even the rows that hadn’t flowered were perfectly formed.
I loved standing here, it was a glorious place to be.
POD got to examine her first poppy which was a lovely moment given it’s the P in POD. She thought they were “bootiful” and each got a little stroke.
She did take a bit of time out under a large white canopy
but finally ventured far enough into the lavender field for me to capture her!
There she joined Ozzy who was on a quest to fill his lavender bag.
Although POD continued for a time, she was reluctant to bag any lavender. Instead preferring to lie on a bench and take in the scenery. And who can blame her, it was a wonderful view.
We had a great afternoon at this informal, fun blogger meet-up. A huge thank you to Annie for organising, see you at RHS Wisley!
Linking up with #whatsthestory here on PODcast and #CountryKids at Coombe Mill.
Beautiful pictures and such a gorgeous place to visit. I really must head over there myself one day..we’re not too far away from Hitchin! x
Lovely photos 🙂 And oh .. Wisley next.. I might join you there 🙂
I adore lavender, the smell, the colour, everything about it. I am very envious that you visited such a beautiful place. You pictures are so lovely and calm, I’m sure if my kids were there they would be like a combine harvester going through the fields!
Looks like an amazing place for a blogger meet up!
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Oh my gosh – this makes me want to a) get a better camera your pictures are really inspiring, seriously you are a really clever lady and b) RUN to a lavender farm as soon as humanly possible and frolic in it. Totally and utterly beautiful. A fab day out. I may and try and organise some Brummy bloggy fun! xxx
Stunning photos as always Charly, the lavender fields are gorgeous. One of my best friends is a photographer and her mini sessions in the lavender fields are always super popular and get booked up really fast!
How fab and a lovely place for a blogger meet up. Love the smell of lavender, brings back happy memories 🙂
What a fab day! Beautiful photo’s and a great place to wander. And yes, Ozzy is definitely a dude 🙂
These are such beautiful pictures. What a gorgeous setting for a meet up x
I saw Annie’s photos of this place and immediately looked up how fair it is from me. It’s absolutely stunning! And as always, so are your pics. The vibrant colour of that lavender makes for an amazing back drop. Sadly it is still a little far from me 🙁 x
Oh my goodness how stunning is this lavender farm and SO WEIRD that I was dreaming of visiting one the other night. SPOOKY! Must look and see if N.I have any that we can visit! Stunning photos of POD venturing into the thick of Lavender! One for a frame for sure! xx
Wow it looks sooooooo beautiful. x
Looks beautiful there. I am originally from that area, but I can’t believe I have never visited. We must try next time we are back that way
What a gorgeous place, incredible photos! xx
Gorgeous photos, it looks like a fabulous place to visit 🙂
Wow, gorgeous photos. Lavender is such a beautiful colour; the fields are amazing to look at.
Beautiful photos! The lavender farm looks amazing! Makes me want to visit the farm, even though I live miles away! 🙂 Laura x
What absolutely stunning photographs! The contrast of Pod’s colourful hat against the lavender is beautiful. X
I am totally gutted I missed this! I live about 20/30 minutes drive from here. I would have loved to have met up with you all. The photos look absolutely stunning, looks like you all had an amazing time. What a great farm, I bet it smelt amazing. #CountryKids
Those fields make the most beautiful backdrop to your photos of Pod. She looks stunning and the hat sets it all off a treat. Looks like a very happy day out for you all.
WOW your photos are truly breath taking. Way to go. What a stunning location too. I love the flowers all around. Beautiful photos. #whatsthestory
Thank your for sharing this. My dream to go to a place like this is almost fulfilled as your photos is so good I am almost there =)
It looks so beautiful there and I can just imagine the scent!
Love lavender fields. We visit the one near us, as often as we can, without making it look like we’ve moved in. Your photos are fabulous and really capture the beauty of it all.
What a great idea for a day out. Loving the photos (as usual). You’ve captured the lavender perfectly and what a fab idea for a meet up. Loving Butterflies so your photo is definitely one of my favourites xx #whatsthestory
Beautiful! Should be blown up on canvas! I’m going to search for our local lavender farm now lol
Even looking second time round I love these photos, thank you for sharing on Country Kids
Beautiful pictures and such a good idea. I am dying to get pics of H in a lavender field so will check this place out!!
Looks so beautiful there, I bet the scent was amazing. When are you going to Wisley? #CountryKids
These are beautiful. We were supposed to be visiting a lavender farm this weakened until we saw the weather forecast. Hoping to get there in next few weeks if rain goes away. Beautiful photos as always x
What beautiful photos and it is the perfect place for a bloggy meet up! We love Hitchin Lavender, we went almost a year to the day this time last year and funnily enough we went back this morning, so I had to come and check out your post. My photos will be up sometime next week, it’s such a beautiful place to visit. xx
Absolutely beautiful photos of a cool place to visit. I could smell the lavender just looking at the pictures!
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Wow what a stung place, I would love to visit. And your photos are so beautiful xx
I love this, it is truly beautiful and probably one of the most stunning sites! All that purple, the smell must be phenomenal! I really do need to find one locally! Stunning! #countrykids