A day out at the Confetti flower fields in Pershore, Worcestershire, is a day you won’t forget.
It’s a working farm that is only open to the public for 10 days each year when the flowers are in full bloom. We missed it last year and so made a date in the diary to go this year. As dates differ from year to year, do keep an eye on their website for opening times and dates if you wish to go.
Weekends can be very busy, so if you can, try and visit during the week. Remember that this is a farm and so there is little shade for the sun (hopefully you’ll have some), or rain (hopefully you won’t have any!). Families are very welcome, but this is one place not to bring dogs, as they’re not allowed. Entrance fee is £5 for adults and £2.50 for children (cash only). We went on a Monday so it was much quieter than at the weekends. From the size of the car park though, it could get extremely busy, so be prepared to queue. The day of our visit was warm, but overcast. We were lucky with the weather, but we would advise wellingtons if it’s wet, as it could get muddy.
The flowers were not yet in full bloom when we were there, as you can see from the photos. It was still very pleasing to the eye.
We stopped for tea and cake admiring the flowers and enjoyed the peaceful surroundings.
Many churches and hotel venues now ban the use of paper confetti because of the mess it makes. The use of real flower petals which are biodegradable is a much better and eco-friendly alternative to paper. Once thrown, real petal confetti will fully break down naturally over a matter of a few weeks.
You can also buy a large bunch of flowers or bags of confetti from their pop up shop. If you can’t get there during their short opening days, don’t worry, as they have a website where you can purchase your confetti throughout the year. Of course, if you have a garden, you could always try drying some of your own petals and make your own confetti, but for me, this is the place to come. Website: www.confettidirect.co.uk
Pop up shop
Pershore
Just down the road from Wick is the delightful market town of Pershore. We decided to go and have a wander around after our visit to the confetti fields. There are lots of cafes and pubs where you can have a bite to eat and you can take a leisurely walk by the riverside. We visited the impressive Pershore Abbey to end our day’s visit.
History of Confetti
The word “confetti” is the plural of the Italian word confetto, meaning small sweet.
In fact, the earliest confetti was most likely candy or other sweets. In Carnevale in Italy, in the 19th century, revelers would toss sugarplums. Thank goodness they are not thrown any more! In the past confetti was said to represent the hope that the new couple would have a fertile marriage. Today, it’s just part of the celebrations and everyone hopes the couple will be very happy.
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