You can visit the free sunflower field near Coventry this summer

Have you ever visited a sunflower field in our region? Well, you’re in luck because there’s one near Coventry opening this summer that you can visit for free. All the owners ask is that you consider making a voluntary donation to help young people struggling with the death of a loved one.

Becketts Farm, in Wythall, 35 minutes from Coventry, has a three-acre sunflower field that you can explore at your own pace, taking photos and soaking up the fluorescent yellow fields of sunflowers. The farm also includes a wildflower meadow where you can see all the cute butterflies and bees in the colorful environment it attracts.

Make the best of your day out by visiting the farm shop and restaurant for lunch or a coffee and cake. The sunflower fields are usually weather-dependent, but it is hoped the gates will be open to the public by the end of July and then throughout August, BirminghamLive reports.

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The farm is raising funds for Touchstones Child Bereavement Support, which provides support to young people aged 5 to 21 in North East Worcestershire who have lost a loved one. The charity also offers Touchstone Days of Remembrance where young people can come together to share memories of their loved ones and take part in activities to reduce isolation.

Becketts Farm aims to exceed its fundraising target of £2,600 in 2022, which would help fund the various Touchstone Days of Remembrance, which cost around £600 a day for a group of 18 young people with activities from go-karting, artwork and zip-lining, before concluding with candlelight to reflect on the lost loved one.

Becketts Farm chairman Simon Beckett said: “We are a family business and Touchstones Child Bereavement Support is a cause that is close to our hearts and we are delighted to support them. Our fields offer a wonderful space for visitors. to explore and take photos before having a bite to eat in our restaurant.

“We hope that the memorable days our sunflower fields provide this year will also sow the seeds for happier times to come for those in need. The opening of the fields is always dependent on the weather, but we aim to be open until the end of July and throughout August and I urge people to keep checking our Facebook and Instagram pages for the latest opening information.”

Founded by Vicki Quarton in 2011, Touchstones Child Bereavement Support helps around 100 young people a year. She said: “Grieving a loved one is difficult for everyone, but especially for young people who are facing the world and relying on others for care, and we are here to show them that they are not alone.

“The Days of Remembrance that we hold every year really highlight the importance of our work because so many children have a light bulb moment when they realize they are no longer alone. I’ve had kids who have had to try to come to terms with a parent taking their own life—they even blamed themselves—but when other kids opened up, it helped dispel that idea.

“Others told us at the end of the day that it was like hearing their own feelings coming out of someone else’s mouth, and as a result the young people formed long-lasting bonds and friendships from these experiences, which is so heartwarming. to see.

“We rely on public donations to fund our one-to-one support as well as the Days of Remembrance, so we are extremely grateful to Becketts Farm for supporting us.”

How to get to Becketts Farm from Coventry:

The address for Becketts Farm is: Heath Farm, Alcester Rd, Wythall, Birmingham B47 6AJ. It takes 35 minutes from Coventry via the A46 or M40.

For more information on sunflower field opening times, visit the Becketts Farm website.