Please see below for FAQs about volunteering on the Ten Thousand Daffodils project.
If you have any questions or you would like to become a volunteer, simply contact us.
You will have been given a start time, usually 10am or 2pm. Please arrive 15 mins before to set up.
Please wear warm but washable clothing.
Please bring an apron or overall and a bottle of water to drink.
The address is Home Farm, Lowther, Penrith, CA10 2HH. What3Words is: ///iterative.places.newly From the A6/A66 roundabout in Penrith, take the southbound exit onto the A6 towards Shap. Continue for 3 miles until you reach a right hand turn signposted to Lowther. Take this and continue to the end of this road. At the T junction turn left. You will have a row of houses on your left – half way along there is a driveway on the left, passing between the houses. Take this and follow the daffodil signs.
There is plenty of parking in front of the production barn.
Lowther Castle is a few minutes drive away. The café is open 11-3.30, so you can get lunch here after or before your session.
Yes! Toilets are across the yard from the barn.
The daffodils that you make will be sold and the proceeds will go to our six nominated charities. You will be able to buy a daffodil via our website and they will be posted out after the display at Lowther has finished. There will be a chance to win a daffodil in a draw at each production session.
If you have any questions, or would like to get involved, do get in touch.