Dorset Sunflower Trail at Maiden Castle Farm, Dorchester — Attraction in Winterborne Monkton

Went to the sundowner event in the early evening. It was misty and no sight of the sun so one of our party didn't go as it threatened to rain. However, we spent a very happy hour trying local cider and sausages, listening to a band and going through the sunflower trail. We took lots of photos, and it was quite exciting trying to find our way out in the mist before it got too dark. It's great that half the money goes to charity, and it's the 2nd year we have come. We'll done and we are looking forward to next year's theme. I wish they could extend the season a little, but that's farming...

A very 'pretty' afternoon out for the family and great to know the proceeds are going to a fantastic cause. We came twice, in early August when you could buy beautiful bunches of sunflowers which lasted for ages and the children got to try out making beeswax candles. Then later in the month when the little ones loved running through the sunflowers and looking at the patterns that had been made in the centre of the seeds (faces, letters, hearts!). And the ice cream at the end was a nice treat. On a clear it's a beautiful view looking out across the sunny heads of all...

We went yesterday in the rain and had the best time! We did 4 laps of the sunflower field and only left due to needing to get home for tea. The best day out with a 5 year old, hiding in the Maize, watching the bees shelter under petals and the kindest staff; the owner went and cut her a special orange sunflower at the end of our visit. I’d hugely recommend going in all weathers as kids are waterproof and we had more fun running around making muddy memories than we would have anywhere else! Thank you for creating an amazing place! We’ll...