Step into the meadows and wander through wildflowers on the edge of the Lakes
experiences at wild acres
pick your own tulips & daffodils (Spring)
What could be more wholesome and spring-like than picking your own basket of tulips and daffodils to take home?
Join us this April! Keep an eye out on our social media for opening dates and hours
Spring Events
Sip & Paint: 18th April 2-4pm with Northern Creatives
Pilates & Petals with Elemental Health Club 19th April 9-11am
Host your own event? Our field is available for hire!
Contact wildacrescumbria@outlook.com for more details
pick your own wildflowers (Summer)
The best summer activity for all the family! Keep your eyes peeled for opening dates
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!
2nd 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
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.