Tulip Festival Near London: Plan Your Visit This April

If you are coming from London, Essex, Hertfordshire, or further afield, it’s an easy spring day out with colourful tulip displays, great food, and plenty of photo moments.

What’s included at Hatter’s Tulip Festival

Your visit is designed to feel like a proper spring outing, not a quick walk and done. Expect:

• Vibrant tulip displays and seasonal spring atmosphere
• Photo moments and set-ups around the site
• Dutch-inspired street food and seasonal treats
• Hot drinks and grab-and-go options
• Pre picked tulips available to buy, subject to availability
• Family-friendly extras, including face painting and farm play areas
• Dogs welcome on a lead

Picnics are welcome too if you prefer a relaxed lunch.

Where we are

Hatter’s Farm is based in Takeley, Essex, close to Bishop’s Stortford and Stansted Airport, making it a handy option for visitors travelling from London.

How to get here from London

By car

A straightforward drive for a spring day trip, with simple routes out of London.

Parking

Free hardstanding parking is available on site, close to the festival entrance.

By train

You can travel from London to Bishop’s Stortford or Stansted Airport by train, then take a short taxi to the farm.

Best time to visit for photos

If photos are top of your list, a few simple tips make a big difference:

• Arrive earlier for a calmer feel and cleaner backgrounds
• Take a slow wander through the tulip displays first, then visit the photo set-ups
• Stick to the paths and respect the flowers so everyone gets to enjoy the bloom

Visiting with children

The festival is family-friendly, with open space, bright colour, and extras like face painting and play areas so little ones stay entertained throughout the visit.

Visiting with dogs

Dogs are welcome on a lead. Tulips can be harmful if eaten, so please keep dogs close and away from the flowers.

What to wear and bring

Spring weather can change quickly, so we recommend:

• Sturdy footwear, especially after rain
• A light jacket or layer
• A charged phone or camera (portable charger recommended)
• Picnic bits if you are bringing your own lunch
• If visiting with a dog, bring water and keep them close around the flowers

Opening dates and tickets

The festival runs during the April bloom window, with exact dates confirmed closer to peak colour. If you have a date in mind, especially a weekend, booking ahead is recommended.

Ready to book?

Tickets are available online. Book now and come and experience a Tulip Festival near London in full April bloom.

Book tickets here