Tulleys Tulip Fest Sussex to open again this month for spring

An Instagram-famous tulip field with 1.5 million bulbs planted is opening again this month – and it's just 50 minutes from south London. <i>(Image: Ed Hopkins PR)</i>
An Instagram-famous tulip field with 1.5 million bulbs planted is opening again this month – and it's just 50 minutes from south London. (Image: Ed Hopkins PR)
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An Instagram-famous tulip field with 1.5 million bulbs planted is opening again this month – and it's just 50 minutes from south London.

Tulleys Tulip Fest is set to return for its second year from April 5 to April 27 following a successful sell-out run last year.

This tulip field is an accessible alternative to the well-known tulip fields of Holland and features a stunning array of colourful blooms.Tulleys Tulip Fest is set to return for its second year from April 5 to April 27 following a successful sell-out run last year. (Image: Ed Hopkins PR)

Just 25 miles from south London, this tulip field is an accessible alternative to the well-known tulip fields of Holland and features a stunning array of colourful blooms as well as many backdrops to take snaps of.

Over the spring, this field in Tulleys Farm will become a technicolour display of tulips, with 100 different varieties of the flower, including a mix of both early and late spring blooms.

Over the spring, this field in Tulleys Farm will become a technicolour display of tulips, with 100 different varieties of the flower.Over the spring, this field in Tulleys Farm will become a technicolour display of tulips, with 100 different varieties of the flower. (Image: Ed Hopkins PR)

Alongside the array of tulips, the festival will also feature 15 photo backdrops, ranging from a huge windmill to rustic seating, to recreate the feel of the famous tulip fields of Holland.

The event will also feature live performers, as well as Dutch street food vendors and an observation wheel, where you’ll be able to get views of the colourful tulip field from 33 metres high.

TextAlongside the array of tulips, the festival will also feature 15 photo backdrops, ranging from a huge windmill to rustic seating. (Image: Ed Hopkins PR)

Also new for 2025, the event will feature a light-up woodland trail, along with a new Tulip Lake and Tulip Trail to snap photos of.

The field will open daily from April 5 – April 27, along with Tulip Nights where visitors can see the tulips by night, lit by lanterns and illuminated displays.

Dogs are also permitted at the event and tickets start from £16.95 for adults and children.

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