Enjoy coffee with a view and take a walk among colourful blooms at a flower field in south Norfolk.

The Old Vineyard Nursery is located off Overwood Lane in Forncett St Peter, near Long Stratton, and it opened in 2023.

The business, based at the former home of Tas Valley Vineyard, is owned by Tony Calver, 47, who has an engineering background but wanted a "total change in lifestyle". 

Owner Tony Calver walking through the 'Dahlia Addiction' flower fieldOwner Tony Calver walking through the 'Dahlia Addiction' flower field (Image: Sonya Duncan)

The 'Dahlia Addiction' flower field is available to visit over the summer months and it is now back open for the 2024 season from Thursdays to Mondays. 

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There is free entry and dahlias have been planted across two acres, with 250 varieties to see and a wildlife pond too.

Some of the dahlias on display at The Old VineyardSome of the dahlias on display at The Old Vineyard (Image: Sonya Duncan)

The dahlias in the field are not available to purchase, but there is a stand at the site where you can buy potted ones.

Mr Calver said: "I have had lots of positive feedback and people love coming here as it has a friendly and peaceful environment.

"I am confident that this is the biggest dahlia display in Norfolk and there are 3,000 planted in the field, with something for everyone."

Toby Calver in The Old Vineyard Coffee Shop, which is open all year roundToby Calver in The Old Vineyard Coffee Shop, which is open all year round (Image: Sonya Duncan)

Also at the site and open year-round is The Old Vineyard Coffee Shop, which is run by Mr Calver's 18-year-old son Toby.

It has a large outdoor seating area and serves cakes and bakes, pastries, scones and hot and cold drinks.

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The Old Vineyard Coffee Shop overlooks the 'Dahlia Addiction' flower fieldThe Old Vineyard Coffee Shop overlooks the 'Dahlia Addiction' flower field (Image: Sonya Duncan)

They also have an alcohol licence and offer wine, beer and cider, with the site open until late on Fridays and Saturdays over the summer. 

Mr Calver added: "The Old Vineyard has been described as a hidden gem by locals."

Tony Calver has grown a two-acre dahlia field at the siteTony Calver has grown a two-acre dahlia field at the site (Image: Sonya Duncan)

The summer opening hours are Thursday 10am-4pm, Friday and Saturday 10am-8pm and Sunday and Monday 10am-4pm.

Out of season, the coffee shop is open 10am-4pm Friday to Monday.

Visit the-old-vineyard.co.uk for travel advice to avoid a single-track lane and there is free parking, with the postcode NR16 1LW.