Visitors have a responsibility to take care that their actions don’t put themselves or others at risk. ALL VISITORS must comply with the health and safety guidelines set by Franklin Farm to ensure the health and safety of everyone here at the Sunflower fields.

• Dogs are welcome on ‘Doggy Fridays’ only. No dogs or pets during ‘Open Days.' No use of drones on the farm during Open Days either. You are able to use a drone on a private booked evening session only. Dogs are also welcome on private booked sessions too.

• No dogs are allowed into the farmyard area on any day, no exceptions. This is to keep our animals safe and stress free in the farmyard. 

• As this is a working farm, it is a multi hazard zone. Please stay inside the flower field/farmyard areas, and do not cross the taped exits/open or jump closed gates. Outside the sunflower fields machinery may be in use.

• Shoes are a must to protect your feet. Bees love sunflowers, so please be mindful of this if you do have allergies of any sort. There is a first aid kit at the entry cabin with antihistamines and creams, but we do not recommend you enter the fields if you’re highly allergic or anaphylactic to bee stings - we do not carry epipens.

• Please respect our flowers so that other people get to enjoy them also. You may walk amongst them and use dedicated pathways, But please TRY NOT TO STEP ON THEM. You will be charged per stem if found to be causing damage.

• Children must stay accompanied by an adult at all times.

• Please be mindful of pedestrians walking to and from vehicles, especially young children. 5km/hour at all times.

Have Fun, and Remember…

• Take your own photos in the field, bring your props or a picnic, and enjoy the view! Please remember to take all your rubbish home with you.

• There are toilets on site, please ask a staff member.

• We have no idea how long the blooms will last, it all depends on the weather, so come along and enjoy the experience while they are here! The height and quality of the sunflowers will depend on how much warmth, rainfall and wind we have received, therefore we can only work within mother natures offerings, and cannot make any certain promises.

• When you get your sunflowers home, cut the stems on an angle and put them into water straight away and add a teaspoon of sugar to the water. It will help your flowers to stay fresh for a bit longer.

• If you would like to book an exclusive session with the fields all to yourself during the weekday evenings, please contact us below.

Sunflower Picking Tips

• Choose a healthy bloom – Look for sunflowers with bright yellow petals and a firm, green stem. Flowers that have just opened will last longer in a vase.
• Bring your own secateurs – We recommend bringing sharp cutters for easier picking. If you don’t have any, you can hire a pair from us on site. Because sunflowers are fiburous, you cannot snap them off. 
• Cut low on the stem – Cutting lower down gives you a longer stem, which is ideal for arranging in vases at home. Try to make a clean, angled cut.
• Bring a bucket with water – If you’re travelling, placing your sunflowers in a bucket with a little water will help keep them fresh until you get home.
• Watch out for bees – Sunflowers attract bees and other pollinators. They’re generally gentle, but take care when reaching into the plants.

• Remove excess leaves – Strip off all the leaves except the top two. This helps keep the water clean in your vase and extends the life of your flowers.