Business Details
19 Years
experience
Fresh Flowers & Bespoke Floral Arrangements in Lancashire
Established in 2007, The Flower Farm is a small independent flower farm and studio based in Burscough, Lancashire. Founded by Alison Matthews and Clare Ashcroft, we specialise in creating unique, seasonal floral designs that celebrate the natural beauty of the British countryside. Our expertise spans wedding flowers, funeral tributes, gift bouquets, and DIY flower buckets, all crafted with a commitment to sustainability and local sourcing. With over 30 years combined experience in floristry, including formal qualifications and teaching backgrounds, we prioritise listening to client needs and delivering personalised service.Our LGBTQ+ inclusive approach ensures every customer feels valued, while our environmental practices focus on reducing waste, avoiding floral foam, and composting green waste. Available for local and national delivery, we combine creativity, technical skill, and heartfelt care in every arrangement.
Services
Wedding Flowers
Funeral Tributes
Gift Bouquets
Floristry Workshops
DIY Flower Buckets
Seasonal Arrangements
Bespoke Floral Designs
Local Delivery
Sustainable Floristry
Private Group Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We combine 30 years of floristry expertise with a passion for seasonal, wild designs
- We offer transparent pricing with no hidden extras
- We support LGBTQ+ rights and inclusive weddings
- We prioritise UK-grown flowers for fresher, more sustainable arrangements
- We provide compassionate guidance during emotional times
Associations and certifications
- The Farewell Flowers Directory
What people say
Stunning flowers
Beautiful bouquet
Fresh, local flowers
Compassionate guidance
Unique designs
Services
Wedding Flowers
Our bespoke wedding flowers combine seasonal blooms with expert design to create natural, romantic arrangements. Available in ready-to-wear or fully custom options, we offer hand-picked bouquets, buttonholes, and venue decorations using UK-grown flowers. Services include on-site consultations and delivery across Lancashire.
Funeral Tributes
Compassionate funeral flower arrangements crafted with care and attention. Options include wreaths, sheaf bouquets, casket sprays, and personalised tributes using seasonal blooms. We deliver directly to funeral homes across West Lancashire and offer discreet consultations for bespoke designs.
Floristry Workshops
Hands-on floristry workshops teaching seasonal flower arranging techniques. Available as public sessions or private group bookings, courses cover hand-tied bouquets, wreaths, and bud vase arrangements. All materials and refreshments included with expert tuition from qualified instructors.
Gift Bouquets
Seasonal gift flowers delivered locally and nationally, featuring hand-picked blooms in vases or tied bunches. Available for same-day collection from our Burscough farm or nationwide delivery through trusted couriers, with options for recurring subscriptions.
DIY Flower Buckets
Fresh flower buckets filled with seasonal blooms and foliage for customers to arrange themselves. Ideal for weddings, parties, or creative projects, available in various sizes with optional vase hire. Perfect for those wanting to create personal floral displays at home.
People
Clare Ashcroft
Co-Founder
Clare trained to the highest UK level in floristry and taught floral design for a decade. Combining farm upbringing with floral expertise, she grows many flowers on her family's arable farm, specialising in wild, seasonal arrangements and sustainable practices.
Alison Matthews
Co-Founder
Alison brings 15 years of floristry experience and a creative eye for colour and texture. A self-taught florist who progressed from night classes to business partnership, she focuses on client care and ensuring every arrangement meets emotional and aesthetic needs.
Questions
Do you offer same-day flower delivery?
We offer local same-day delivery in Burscough and surrounding areas for orders placed before 1pm. National deliveries via courier typically take 1-2 working days.
Can I customise funeral flower arrangements?
Yes, we specialise in bespoke funeral tributes incorporating specific flowers or personal elements. Consultations available via email or weekday appointments at our farm.
Are your floristry workshops suitable for beginners?
All workshops assume no prior experience. Our qualified instructors provide step-by-step guidance, making flower arranging accessible and enjoyable for complete beginners.
Do you provide flowers for events other than weddings?
Yes, we create floral displays for birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, and private parties, including DIY flower buckets for self-arranging at your venue.
What sustainability practices do you follow?
We prioritise UK-grown flowers, compost green waste, avoid floral foam, use recyclable packaging, and grow many blooms on our Lancashire farm to reduce environmental impact.
Reviews (5)
Read Hylands
Jan 01, 2019
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The ladies at The Flower Farm have some sort of super powers...! The flowers they arranged so beautifully for our wedding back in July were everything I had imagined - it was as if they had read my mind! Clare was incredibly professional and helpful despite my indecision at times!!! I can't thank you enough for creating such beautiful arrangements that captured the heart and soul of our day. I would not hesitate to recommend you. Thank you, Emily and Mattthew (Hylands)
Frances Rawson
Dec 28, 2018
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I have been on a wedding floristry course with Clare; it was such a good day, the British Flowers grown by The Flower Farm were inspirational and I went home with a lot more flowery skills than I came with! I learnt lots and had fun.
Lorna Giltrow-Shaw
Jul 03, 2018
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I could not have asked for better flowers for my wedding! Amazing service and beautiful, beautiful flowers. There was such an attention to detail in the presentation, delivery and extra special touches that just make Flower Farm all the more awesome! I will always remember how beautiful they smelt too! Everyone commented on how beautiful the flowers were and I know I could not have found or asked for better. Cannot recommend enough- all I can say is how thankful I am!
Jane Cowin
Jun 30, 2018
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I have never been disappointed with any of the flowers I've had from Clare and Alison. I've had arrangements for birthdays, anniversaries and for when a colleagues father passed away. The Christmas Wreath workshops are so much fun and I came home with a beautiful wreath for my door- I didn't know I had it in me but the ladies are so patient and inspiring.I wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Flower Farm
Amy Claridge
Jun 02, 2018
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The Flower Farm provided the flowers for our wedding on 8/9/2018 and I am still in awe at how amazing they were. From my initial meeting with Clare until the actual day, she really understood the natural, wildflower look we wanted for our wedding. Everything from the bridal bouquet, buttonholes, pew ends to centre pieces looked absolutely incredible - we have received so many compliments about the flowers! The Thank You bouquets in the jars were also brilliant - two and a half weeks later and they are still going strong. I can highly recommend The Flower Farm if you're looking for amazing, natural
