Ducklington Fritillary Sunday

Where: Ducklington, Oxfordshire at St Bartholomew's Church and Fritillary Field
When: A Sunday in late April
Time: From 11.30 am (field opens) with bellringing & dancing in the afternoon from 1 pm

 

snakes head fritillary

The Snake’s Head Fritillary is a scarce wildflower which flourishes in a country meadow in Oxfordshire in the parish of Ducklington; it is believed that this is the only place where they now grow in quantity in the wild. Once a year the landowners allow access to the field in which the flowers grow and the day has turned into a fundraising event for the church with plenty of good food on offer and performances by Ducklington Morris Dancers and handbell ringers. The afternoon is rounded off with a special service at the church at 5.30 pm. Fritillary plants are usually on sale at the plant stall near the church.

Helpful Hints

While it’s usually around the same date in April, the event is subject to the flowers being in bloom so can vary a little with the season and may be altered close to the date to reflect this.

In 2024 it should be on Sunday 14th April.

The Fritillary Field is a short fairly level walk from the church, with a hard surface until you reach the gate onto the meadow.

Parking is available free of charge near the school.

Click here for the event website: http://www.ducklingtonchurch.org.uk

and the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/St-Bartholomews-Church-Ducklington-297042406987511/

 

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