Throughout August and September, Forage Farm Shop & Kitchen invite you to their new event that is sure to be one of the highlights of the Vale’s attractions this summer. Three acres of land, bursting with 120 varieties of dahlias, gladioli and sunflowers- a veritable carpet of colour beneath local landmark Penllyn Castle, on Penllyn Estate Farm. Partnering with 15-time RHS Chelsea Gold Medallist, Rob Evans, of Pheasant Acre Plants, the field will become a giant cutting garden for visitors to come and pick their own beautiful dahlia bouquet. With a flower arch framing the scene and extensive landscapes stretching as far as the eye can see, you and your loved ones will have ample opportunities to capture memories that will be treasured for years to come. Entry is £6 per car and dahlias can be picked at £1 per stem.

And for the keen horticulturalist, expert in his field, Rob Evans, will be giving tours of the dahlia field on 11, 24 and 25 August 2023 at 2pm. Customers will get to know the dos and don’ts of growing dahlias at home and understand the different classifications of dahlia. Tickets are £35 per person, which includes a 15-stem bouquet you can pick yourself.

Tickets are available online at www.foragefarmshop.co.uk/pick-your-own-dahlias

Why end the experience there? With Forage just a stone’s throw away from the dahlia field itself, sit back, and relax after your picking experience with award-winning food and drink and a large outdoor play area to keep the little ones entertained.

Why not tie in a trip to the dahlia field with an evening meal at the Forage restaurant?

Forage have recently announced that they have extended their Saturday opening hours to now offer evening service from 6-11pm, with last food orders taken at 8:30pm). The exquisite new menu designed by head chef Matt Eales champions the very best of Welsh produce, using locally-sourced ingredients and has had outstanding reviews to date. The beef, pork and lamb is reared on Penllyn Estate Farm offering you a true farm-to-form experience.

To book a table, call the Forage team on 01446 774 113 or book through their website www.foragefarmshop.co.uk/restaurant