Title: A Blooming Delight: Tulip Fields Near Lincolnshire Offer a Dutch Experience
As the sunshine finally warms us, I ventured off to explore the awe-inspiring tulip fields just an hour’s drive from Lincolnshire. Situated in Pontefract, Yorkshire, these radiant fields are a mirror image of the Netherlands, being home to approximately 520,000 bulbs in 65 enthralling colours and forms, all brought straight from Holland.
I first visited the tulip fields at Farmer Copleys’ back in 2024. This year, the spectacle has increased almost three times in size, stretching over five abundant acres. With this expansion came a greater entrance fee, which now stands at £9.28, excluding the tulip mementos that were previously incorporated. Regardless of the price hike, the experience remains invaluable.
This pet-friendly event offered an ideal day out for both myself and my Rottweiler, who were able to enjoy scenic walks and photo opportunities amidst the blooms. Enhanced photography props, such as life-sized windmills, an idyllic bridge, and other attractive set-ups added to the charm, though it required patience to seize the perfect photograph due to the long lines.
The fields are a film-like spectacle, with endless rows of flowering plants creating a grand pageantry. Educational signs scattered across the area instruct visitors about the different tulip varieties, including Carnaval de Rio and Blushing Appledorn. Whilst some sections permit tulip picking at £1 per stem, others are strictly for admiration.
The event has evolved to incorporate food vendors and features like a miniature ferris wheel, thereby adopting a more commercial ambiance than the previous year. Nonetheless, the core experience of a delightful day out remains untouched. The event began on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, and will continue till Monday, May 5, providing ample time for visitors to bask in the floral spectacle.
This article was adapted from the original reporting by www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk by The Lincoln Post.
