Staffordshire farm goes BIG for 2026 Tulip Festival Launch
A spectacular sea of colour is set to return to Staffordshire this spring as Lower Drayton Farm announces the launch of its expanded Tulip Festival, opening on Friday 3 April 2026...
Following a successful trial event last year, the family-run farm attraction near Penkridge has gone all out for 2026 — planting over 250,000 tulip bulbs across five acres, with more than 50 different varieties carefully selected to bloom in waves throughout the festival.
Visitors can expect vibrant displays, picture-perfect spring scenes and a relaxed countryside setting, making it an ideal day out for families, couples and flower lovers from across Staffordshire and the West Midlands. The event is also dog friendly throughout, so four-legged friends are welcome to enjoy the tulip fields too.
Guests can also make the most of their visit with delicious refreshments and cream teas available from the Blossom & Bloom Tea Room, offering the perfect spot to relax and soak up the surroundings.
Farmer Richard Bower said: “We were blown away by the response to our tulips last year, so we’ve gone even bigger for 2026. It’s hugely exciting to welcome both new and returning visitors to the farm to experience the beauty of nature in full bloom. For us, it’s all about creating special moments and making memories — whether that’s families enjoying time together, couples taking in the views, or simply giving people a chance to slow down and enjoy something truly seasonal.”
New for this year are a series of twilight opening sessions, where guests can enjoy the tulip fields into the evening with a relaxed atmosphere and licensed bar on site — perfect for soaking up golden hour views.
The Tulip Festival opens on Friday 3 April and will run on weekends and selected midweek dates through to Monday 6 May.
Opening hours are typically 11am–3pm, with extended hours until 5pm on Friday 3, Saturday 5 and Monday 6 April. Special twilight sessions will take place on Friday 10 & Saturday 11 April, and Friday 17 & Saturday 18 April, when the festival will remain open until 8pm (last entry two hours before closing).
Tickets are available online from £11 per person, with visitors encouraged to book in advance to save on gate prices.
For full details, opening dates and to book, visit: www.tulipsatthefarm.co.uk
