01 Apr 2026
One of the biggest floral attractions in the county is gearing up to open for a second year just outside St Albans this Friday.
Tulleys Tulip Fields, based at Willows Activity Farm in London Colney, features more than 750,000 bulbs that will be flowering between now and-mid May.
Stuart Beare, owner of Tulleys Farm who operate Tulleys Tulip Fest, the UK’s number one tulip festival, says: “We are back for a second year in St Albans and thrilled to be even bigger this year.”
The site is one-and-a-half times the size of last year’s attraction and features more than 100 different varieties of tulip.
“All the bulbs were planted back in autumn 2025 and are specially selected to ensure they bloom at different times so that our visitors will always be able to enjoy the flowers in their peak condition.”
Tulleys signature planting style includes early, mid and late bloomers and means that no two visits are ever the same.
Stuart adds: “And there’s more than just tulips! We have 15 different photo opportunities throughout the fields including traditional farm tractors, a giant clog to sit in and a huge ornamental windmill providing visitors with a multitude of different views and the perfect backdrop for selfies and group photos.”
Hungry visitors can also enjoy street food including authentic Dutch poffertjes. The Tulip Coffee House will also be serving hot and cold drinks and there will be live acoustic music for guests to enjoy.
For more information and to purchase tickets go to www.tulipfields.co.uk, or like and follow @TulleysTulipFields on Instagram for all the latest news and updates.
All photos by John Andrews.
