Birmingham to Glebe Farm sunflowers: Private day trip
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About your trip
Head to Glebe Farm for the chance to walk among towering sunflowers. You'll even have the chance to pick your own cheerful blooms, or to enjoy a sunset picnic in the vibrant fields.
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Birmingham whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driverâs local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden cafĂŠ here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips youâll love sharing later. This isnât a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
Trust your expert Daytrip driver to whisk you from Birmingham to Glebe Farm for an unforgettable day spent among the sunflowers. After you've had your fill of exploring the sunny fields, you'll enjoy a comfortable return trip.
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions Glebe Farm should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
- Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From US$110
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotalUS$329
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in Birmingham
You choose the pickup spot. Glebe Farm
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discoverStop: 2 hours - admission not included
Pick your own sunflowers, or simply get lost in the golden fields, surrounded by fragrant blooms and happily buzzing bees at Glebe Farm.
What to see
- The seemingly endless sunflower fields are perfect for taking pictures
What to do
- Pick your own sunflowers from the fields of six-foot-tall sunny yellow giants
- Book a Sunset Sunflower session and pack a picnic to enjoy the golden flowers at golden hour
Take note
- U-pick hours vary, best to verify online:https://glebefarm.uk/
Back to Birmingham
Weâll take you back to your starting point.Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Know more about your day trip
Yes, Glebe Farm is popular with families, photographers, couples, and influencers thanks to its 6-foot-tall sunflower rows and dedicated photo spots. Kids enjoy choosing their own stems, and the wide aisles between rows leave plenty of room for outfit photos, family shots, and pet-friendly walks. Weekday mornings tend to be quieter than weekends, especially during the August peak.
Glebe Farm sits in Warwickshire, about 27 miles (43 km) southeast of central Birmingham, with a driving time of around 50 minutes to 1 hour each way. The route follows country roads through gentle English countryside, leaving the city behind for open fields and small villages. Your private driver takes care of the navigation, so you arrive ready to wander straight into the sunflowers.
Glebe Farm typically charges per stem during the U-pick season, with prices clearly posted at the entry point. Sunset sessions usually have a separate booking fee that includes entry plus a set number of stems. Bring a card and some cash, as smaller rural farms occasionally have card-machine issues. Confirm current pricing and session availability on the Glebe Farm website before traveling.
Yes, sunflowers are very weather-dependent, and British summers can be unpredictable. Heavy rain, strong wind, or hail can damage blooms and shorten the season. Glebe Farm sometimes adjusts opening days based on conditions, so check before traveling. A flexible mindset helps, and the rolling Warwickshire countryside still looks beautiful even on cloudy days, especially with the sunflowers as a bright backdrop.
Glebe Farm offers a U-pick experience, where visitors choose and cut their own sunflowers from rows of six-foot-tall blooms to take home or back to their hotel. Special Sunset Sunflower sessions allow picnics in the fields during golden hour. The farm also has marked walking paths, photo spots, and seasonal events depending on the bloom calendar, with refreshments often available on weekends.
Warwickshire has plenty of options if you have time after the sunflowers, from Warwick Castle to the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon (Shakespeare's birthplace), and the National Trust's Charlecote Park. Mention any add-on stops to your Daytrip driver during booking so the schedule fits, since the sunflower visit usually leaves room in the day for a single short detour on the way back to Birmingham.
Bring sturdy shoes or wellies, since the field paths can get muddy after British rain. A light waterproof jacket is smart even in summer, along with sun protection on bright days. If joining a Sunset session, pack a picnic blanket, snacks, and a camera or phone for golden-hour photos. Cash for stems and farm shop treats is also a good idea.
Glebe Farm's sunflowers typically bloom from late July through early September, with peak displays usually in August. Late afternoon visits during the Sunset Sunflower sessions are especially popular, since the golden hour light brings out the flowers' rich yellow tones. Bloom timing depends on UK summer weather each year, so check the Glebe Farm website for current opening dates and U-pick availability before booking.
