Magnificent Bluebell Woods and Bluebell Gardens
Bluebell woods are such relaxing and uplifting places to visit. I hope you can enjoy time walking in amongst the bluebells this spring, so you can envelop yourself with the scent and beauty of these awe-inspiring flowers. This is truly magical time of year!
I am a huge fan of our native British bluebells, which are also known by their latin name of Hyacinthoides non-scripta. English bluebells have dainty, nodding, deep blue flowers (white and pink flowered bluebells spring up and add an extra dimension to the landscape). I adore the scent of English bluebells; each year I look forward to being enveloped in the bluebell’s uplifting and intoxicating sweet perfume.
I must confess that I am not at all keen on the larger, more vigorous and upright Spanish bluebells – Hyacinthoides hispanica. Spanish bluebells have paler blue flowers, which often aren’t fragrant.
Important information about bluebells
Spanish bluebells have been widely grown in UK gardens. These bulbs have often been planted close to sites where our native UK bluebells were growing. Both types of bluebells are related, they flower at the same time and are pollinated by the same bees and other insects. Consequently, the Spanish bluebell has been able to hybridise with our UK native bluebells. This has led to our UK bluebells, which were once a common sight in springtime, becoming more scarce. The bluebells we see more often are now Spanish bluebells or a hybrid of the two species. We need to actively protect any remaining native bluebells. Please don’t plant Spanish bluebells in your garden. Never ever plant Spanish bluebells in the wild or close to sites which are home to our native UK bluebells.
When visiting a bluebell wood or garden, please look after our bluebells. Stick to the paths. Avoid walking through the bluebells, as you will damage the plants’ flowers and leaves, which will affect the bulbs’ flowering in the following years. Many of the bluebell woods that produced the most impressive flowering displays have suffered in recent years, due to walkers trampling over the plants to take photographs. In some areas, a quarter of the bluebells have been lost due to inconsiderate visitors wishing to take photographs. I am sure that many of these visitors were entirely unaware of the consequences of their actions, which is why I wanted to write this note and raise awareness.
How to Use this Calendar
This calendar is dynamic and will update as I add new events. Please don’t waste paper or resources printing this calendar and remember to check back for new events as I add them!
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Bluebell Woods and Bluebell Gardens to Visit
Please don’t waste paper or resources printing this calendar and remember to check back for new events as I add them! If I’ve missed out your favourite bluebell wood or garden, please let me know.
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Sunday 31 March 2024: Burrow Farm Gardens
Burrow Farm Gardens, Dalwood, Axminster, East Devon, EX13 7ET. Thirteen acres of sweeping lawns and colour themed planting with a rose garden, an ancient oak, and small lake. From the summer house the vista stretches beyond the gardens over the wider landscape. The colours change throughout the year. Open from 10am until 6pm. For more information, please click here.
Sunday 31 March 2024: Burrow Farm Gardens Spring Plant Fair
Burrow Farm Gardens Spring Plant Fair will be held on Easter Sunday 31st March 2024 from 10am to 3pm. Burrow Farm Gardens Dalwood, Axminster, East Devon, EX13 7ET. Visitors can purchase plants from twenty-five specialist nurseries from around the South West. Free entry for RHS Members, £2 entry which can be deducted from the entry fee to visit the gardens if desired. For more information, please click here.
Monday 1 April 2024: Hergest Croft Gardens
Hergest Croft Gardens, Ridgebourne Road, Kington, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR5 3EG. This garden usually opens every weekend from the first weekend in March and Hergest Croft Gardens will open daily from the 1st April. Usual opening hours are from 10am until 4pm. For all the details, please click here.
Friday 19 April 2024: Thenford Spring Garden Open Day
Thenford Gardens and Arboretum, in Northamptonshire, OX17 2BX, are opening from 2pm until 5.30pm, for a special Spring Garden Open Day on Friday 19th April 2024. Tickets are £16 per person and must be booked in advance; for all the details and to book your place, please click here.
Saturday 27 April 2024: Thenford Spring Garden Open Day
Thenford Gardens and Arboretum, in Northamptonshire, OX17 2BX, are opening from 2pm until 5.30pm, for a special Spring Garden Open Day on Saturday 27th April 2024. Tickets are £16 per person and must be booked in advance; for all the details and to book your place, please click here.
Tuesday 30 April 2024: Burrow Farm Gardens
Burrow Farm Gardens, Dalwood, Axminster, East Devon, EX13 7ET. Thirteen acres of sweeping lawns and colour themed planting with a rose garden, an ancient oak, and small lake. From the summer house the vista stretches beyond the gardens over the wider landscape. The colours change throughout the year. Open from 10am until 6pm. For more information, please click here.
Sunday 5 May 2024 - Monday 6 May 2024: Weston Park Plant Hunters’ Fair
Sunday 5th May 2024 and Monday 6th May 2024 – Weston Park Plant Hunters’ Fair, Weston-Under-Lizard, near Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8LE. This special plant fair will be opening from 10am until 4pm. Visitors will find 1000 acres of ‘Capability Brown’ parkland, including bluebells, spring bulbs, rhododendrons and azaleas in flower, for all the details, please click here.
Wednesday 8 May 2024: Thenford Spring Garden Open Day
Thenford Gardens and Arboretum, in Northamptonshire, OX17 2BX, are opening from 2pm until 5.30pm, for a special Spring Garden Open Day on Wednesday 8th May 2024. Tickets are £16 per person and must be booked in advance; for all the details and to book your place, please click here.
Sunday 12 May 2024: Plant Fairs Roadshow at Borde Hill Gardens
On Sunday 12th May 2024, there's a Plant Fairs Roadshow from 10am until 3pm at Borde Hill Gardens, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1XP. This Spring Plant Fair is a lovely chance to purchase plants from specialist nurseries. At Borde Hill Garden, Warren Wood and Stephanie’s Glade burst into live in springtime with magnificent displays of bluebells. For all the details and to book tickets, please click here. Information for disabled visitors can be found here.
Sunday 12 May 2024: Specialist Spring Plant Fair at Borde Hill Garden
Sunday 12th May 2024 – Specialist Plant Fair, at Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1XP. This lovely plant fair will open from 10am to 3pm. For all the details, please click here. Information for disabled visitors can be found here.
Tuesday 14 May 2024: Thenford Spring Garden Open Day
Thenford Gardens and Arboretum, in Northamptonshire, OX17 2BX, are opening from 2pm until 5.30pm, for a special Spring Garden Open Day on Tuesday 14th May 2024. Tickets are £16 per person and must be booked in advance; for all the details and to book your place, please click here.
Sunday 19 May 2024: Bluebells and Blossoms at Ellon Castle Gardens
On Sunday 19th May 2024 there's a special event called Bluebells and Blossoms at Ellon Castle Gardens. Ellon Castle Gardens, 11 The Square, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB41 9JB. For more information, including opening hours, please click here.
Friday 24 May 2024: Thenford Spring Garden Open Day
Thenford Gardens and Arboretum, in Northamptonshire, OX17 2BX, are opening from 2pm until 5.30pm, for a special Spring Garden Open Day on Friday 24th May 2024. Tickets are £16 per person and must be booked in advance; for all the details and to book your place, please click here.
Friday 31 May 2024: Burrow Farm Gardens
Burrow Farm Gardens, Dalwood, Axminster, East Devon, EX13 7ET. Thirteen acres of sweeping lawns and colour themed planting with a rose garden, an ancient oak, and small lake. From the summer house the vista stretches beyond the gardens over the wider landscape. The colours change throughout the year. Open from 10am until 6pm. For more information, please click here.
The events below are ones which last longer than 14 days. Note that some long-running events/gardens may last for several weeks or months, but may only be open on particular days. Please check the event description and the event website for details of exact opening times.
Friday 1 March 2024 - Sunday 31 March 2024: Hever Castle
Hever Castle, Hever, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NG. This 14th Century moated castle is set in 125 acres of award winning gardens, which feature wonderful displays of daffodils, tulips, and bluebells. Open daily from 10am until 6pm (last entry is at 4.30pm). For information for disabled visitors, please click here.
Friday 29 March 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Coton Manor Garden
Coton Manor Garden, Coton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8RQ. The five acre beech woods at Coton Manor become a romantic haze of blue every springtime. The garden, nursery and cafe will be open from Friday 29th March 2024 for the season. Opening from 11.30am until 5pm from Tuesday to Saturday. Closed Sundays and Mondays (except Bank Holiday weekends).
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Farnham Heath
Farnham Heath, Reeds Road, Near Tilford, Farnham, Surrey. RSPB Reserve. Farnham Heath is a nature reserve next to the Rural Life Centre between Frensham and Tilford – Farnham is the nearest town. Enjoy spotting a variety of birds among the carpets of bluebells. For information on accessibility and information for disabled visitors, please click here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Little Wix Wood at Hatchlands Park
Little Wix Wood at Hatchlands Park, East Clandon, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7RT. National Trust. Little Wix Wood is a super place to visit at bluebell time, here’s a link to a step-by-step route of a walk through the wood. Information for disabled visitors to Hatchlands Park can be found here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Kew Gardens
The Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AB. Enjoy the beautiful carpets of bluebells in the woodland at Kew Gardens. Part of the bluebell woods in the grounds of Queen Charlotte’s Cottage are over 300 years old; this area of the gardens is just spectacular in springtime! Information for disabled visitors can be found here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Jermyns Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0QA. The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens have a good collection of bluebells planted in some of their curated borders. Bluebells are growing naturally throughout the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens. Open daily from 10am until 6pm.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Runnymede
Runnymede, Windsor Road, Surrey, SL4 2JL. National Trust. Runnymede is the location where King John sealed the Magna Carta over 800 years ago, on 15th June 1215. Take in the carpets of bluebells, but make sure you take time to visit the Ankerwycke yew, the National Trust’s oldest tree - it is estimated to be 2,500 years old! Information for disabled visitors can be found here, together with details of the facilities offered at Runnymede.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Winkworth Arboretum
Winkworth Arboretum, Hascombe Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4AD. National Trust. Open daily from 10am until 4pm. The landscape at Winkworth Arboretum is carpeted with magnificent displays of bluebells at Winkworth in April and May. On the first Wednesday of every month, Winkworth Arboretum, offer a free seasonal, guided walk to show visitors the best areas of the arboretum to see that day. The walks start at 2.30pm from April until October; normal admission rates apply. For more details, please see Winkworth Arboretum's website. For information for disabled visitors, please click here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Borde Hill Garden
Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1XP. At Borde Hill Garden, Warren Wood and Stephanie’s Glade burst into live in springtime with magnificent displays of bluebells, complimented by Rhododendrons above and pretty anemones below. As well as the garden, there are 200 acres of woodland and parkland at Borde Hill. Visitors can admire champion trees - trees of a great age or size. Discover many rare trees and a wide range of shrubs, bulbs, and perennials, growing in the gardens at Borde Hill. Border Hill Garden opens daily from 10am until 5pm. Information for disabled visitors can be found here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Hever Castle
Hever Castle, Hever, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NG. This 14th Century moated castle is set in 125 acres of award winning gardens, which feature wonderful displays of daffodils, tulips, and bluebells. Enjoy a gentle stroll along Lake Walk and into Hever's Woodland Walk where you will be treated to an array of beautiful bluebells. Open daily from 10am until 6pm (last entry is at 4.30pm). For information for disabled visitors, please click here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Jackson’s Coppice & Marsh
Jackson's Coppice and Marsh, Sugnall, Cop Mere, Staffordshire, ST21 6HA (nearest). Jackson’s Coppice is known for its dense carpet of bluebells in springtime and the huge badger sett at this site - it's one of the largest in the county! For more information, please click here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Nymans
Nymans ,Handcross, near Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6EB. National Trust. The garden and woods at Nymans are the perfect spot for enjoying the bluebells and a picnic. Nymans Gardens are open daily from 10am until 5pm. Information for disabled visitors can be found here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Sheffield Park
Sheffield Park and Garden, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QX. National Trust. Visitors can see swathes of bluebells planted under the collection of trees, rhododendrons, and fritillaries, in the gardens at Sheffield Park. There are further carpets of bluebells waiting for visitors who venture out and explore Walk Wood, which is off the beaten track and requires sturdy footwear. The bluebells in Walk Wood tend to flower a little earlier than those in the gardens. Information for disabled visitors can be found here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Hatfield Park & Gardens
Hatfield Park & Gardens, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5NB. Visitors can admire bluebells, wild flowers, and daffodils, at Hatfield Park and Gardens in springtime. For more information, please click here. Information for disabled visitors can be found here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Ramster Garden Opening
Ramster, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4SN. Ramster is a stunning, mature woodland garden set in over 20 acres. This garden is famous for its Rhododendron and Azalea collection and its carpets of bluebells in spring. Enjoy a peaceful walk in the woodland; explore the bog garden with its stepping stones, or relax in the tranquil enclosed tennis court garden. Ramster Garden will be opening daily from 10am until 5pm; for all the details, please click here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: The Sculpture Park
The Sculpture Park, Jumps Road, Churt, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2LH. The Sculpture Park is set in 10 acres of grounds; visitors can explore woodland, lakes, ponds and meadows. 40,000 daffodils have been planted in the park; there are displays of bluebells, hyacinths, and wild flowers, as well as 600 sculptures and installations. Open daily from 10am until 5pm. Visitors need to pre-book their visit, please click here. for more information. Information for disabled visitors can be found here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Cliveden
Cliveden, Cliveden Road, Taplow, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire, SL1 8NS. National Trust. Visitors to Cliveden can enjoy walking through a sea of bluebells in the ancient woodlands that surround the gardens. There are many wild flowers growing at this National Trust garden; look out for anemones, violets, cowslips, and celandines. Cliveden is open daily from 9.30am until 5.30pm. Information for disabled visitors can be found here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Graig Fawr
Graig Fawr, Margam, Wales. Woodland Trust. Graig Fawr is a site of scientific interest. Enjoy the bluebells in springtime. For more information, please click here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Cwm George & Casehill Woods
Cwm George & Casehill Woods, Dinas Powys near Cardiff, Wales. Woodland Trust. Explore the four woodlands at Cwm George & Casehill Woods: Cwm George Wood, Casehill Wood, Pen-y-Turnpike Wood, and Casehill Meadows. Enjoy the bluebell flowers in springtime. For more information, please click here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Beaulieu Gardens
Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7ZN. In springtime, the Wilderness Garden is awash with daffodils, crocus, and bluebells. Open daily from 10am until 5pm. For information for disabled visitors, please click here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Gaer Fawr Wood
Gaer Fawr Wood, Guilsfield, Wales. Woodland Trust. Visitors can admire inspiring views of the landscape at Gaer Fawr Wood. Bluebells carpet the ground of this oak woodland in springtime. For more information, please click here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Wentwood
Wentwood, Llanvair Discsoed, Wales. Woodland Trust. Visitors can admire breathtaking views over the Severn Estuary and the lovely sight of bluebell flowers in springtime. For more information, please click here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Exbury Gardens
Exbury Gardens, Exbury, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1AZ. Visitors to Exbury Gardens can enjoy the Camellias and Magnolias, as well as the thousands of daffodils in Exbury’s famous Daffodil Meadow. Don't miss the bluebells! Open daily from 10am until 5.30pm. For information for disabled visitors, please click here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Duncliffe Wood
Duncliffe Wood, Duncliffe Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset, Woodland Trust. Duncliffe Wood is an ancient woodland and a Site of Nature Conservation Interest. Parts of the woodland are steep, but there are beautiful sights to be found. Visitors can enjoy walks among the primroses, celandines, anemones, and bluebells, at Duncliffe Wood. For more information, please click here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Coed Cefn
Coed Cefn, Crickhowell, Wales. Woodland Trust. Take a scenic circular walk and enjoy the bluebells in springtime. For more information, please click here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Plas Power Woods
Plas Power Woods, Bersham, near Wrexham, Wales. Woodland Trust. This beautiful ancient woodland is full of wonder. The woodland floor beneath the ancient trees is carpeted with bluebells. There are many other wildflowers and plants to interest nature lovers at Plas Power Woods. Enjoy a relaxing walk and look out for Kingfishers along the picturesque streams and waterfalls. For more information, please click here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: The Isabella Plantation at Richmond Park
The Isabella Plantation at Richmond Park, 173 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames, Richmond Park, Richmond, London, TW10 5HP. Royal Parks. This 40 acre woodland garden is an important nature reserve, it features a pond and stream and many native plants. Visitors can admire this garden’s collection of Kurume Azaleas in bloom alongside the carpets of bluebells, in springtime. Information for disabled visitors can be found here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Coed Gwempa
Coed Gwempa, Pontantwn, Wales. Woodland Trust. Take a leisurely circular walk through the mixed woodland at Coed Gwempa. The bluebells are a delight in springtime! For more information, please click here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Green Castle Woods
Green Castle Woods, Llangain, near Carmarthen, Wales. Woodland Trust. Visitors can explore two ancient woods and a more recent addition at Green Castle Woods. The bluebells are a wonderful sight in springtime! For more information, please click here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Coed y Garth
Coed y Garth, Ffynnongroew Mostyn, Wales. Woodland Trust. This ancient woodland is predominantly a Sycamore wood with some oak and ash trees. Visitors will appreciate the bluebells in springtime. For more information, please click here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Hinton Ampner
Hinton Ampner, near Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0LA. National Trust. Make sure you pick up a map when you’re visiting Hinton Ampner. If you take a 30 minute walk past this National Trust property’s gardens you’ll find Hinton Ampner’s ancient woodland, which features wide tracks that allow visitors to walk through carpets of bluebells. Information for disabled visitors can be found here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Hole Park Gardens
Hole Park, Benenden Road, Rolvenden, Kent, TN17 4JA. The Barham family home, Hole Park opens daily for the spring season on the 1st April 2023. Visitors to Hole Park can admire this garden’s swathes of daffodils in springtime. Later in spring, visitors can enjoy walking amongst carpets of bluebells in this pretty country garden’s bluebell wood. Hole Park is a 16 acre garden, which features colourful displays of Camellias, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, and Wisteria. Later in the season, the herbaceous borders provide colour and interest later in the season. Information for disabled visitors can be found here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Coed y Gopa
Coed y Gopa, Abergele, Vale of Clywd, Wales. Woodland Trust. These two wooded hills present walkers with impressive views over the landscape. In springtime, take in the sight of the bluebells beneath the trees. For more information, please click here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Coed Ceunant
Coed Ceunant, Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd, Wales. Woodland Trust. Walkers will come across patches of bluebells in the woods at Coed Ceunant, in springtime. For more information, please click here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: The Vyne
The Vyne, Vyne Road, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9HL. National Trust. Visitors to the Vyne can explore the garden’s historic woodlands, which are underplanted with thousands of bluebells. The Vyne opens daily from 10am until 5pm. Information for disabled visitors can be found here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Coed Aber Artro
Coed Aber Artro, Llanbedr Harlech, Wales. Woodland Trust. The floor of this ancient woodland is carpeted with bluebells in springtime. For more information, please click here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Exbury Gardens
Exbury Gardens, Exbury, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1AZ. Visitors to Exbury Gardens can enjoy the sight of thousands of bluebells in springtime! Open daily from 10am until 5.30pm. For information for disabled visitors, please click here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Avon Valley Woods
Avon Valley Woods, Woodleigh, South Devon. Woodland Trust. Parts of the Avon Valley Woods were the first woodlands the Woodland Trust acquired. Since then these marvellous ancient woodlands have been complimented by the planting of new forests. Visit in springtime to revere in the sight of bluebells carpeting the ground beneath the trees. For more information, please click here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Wakehurst Place
Wakehust Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6TN. A National Trust site, managed by Kew Gardens, Wakehurst Place, in West Sussex is referred to as Kew’s country garden. Set in 465 acres, Wakehurt Place’s grounds feature a nature reserve, temperate woodlands, ornamental gardens, and Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank. There are millions of bluebell bulbs scattered throughout the woodlands at Wakehurst Place. Open daily from 10am until 4.30pm. For information for disabled visitors, please click here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Ashenbank Wood
Ashenbank Wood, Halfpence Lane, Gravesend, Cobham, Kent, DA12 3HB. Woodland Trust. This historic woodland is full of intrigue and beauty. Visitors can enjoy beautiful displays of bluebells in this ancient woodland, but look out for anemones and other wild flowers blooming under the oak, sweet chestnut, hornbeam, and field maple trees. This is a great spot for wildlife! You can find more about access and walks in Ashenbank Wood, via this link, here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Heartwood Forest
Heartwood Forest, Hertfordshire. Woodland Trust. Thanks to the Woodland Trust, Heartwood Forest is the largest continuous new native forest in England! Heartwood's native trees are underplanted with bluebells. Please stick to the paths - to avoid damaging the bluebells. For more information, please click here.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Chinthurst Hill
Chinthurst Hill, Wonersh Common Road (B2128), Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0PR. Surrey Wildlife Trust. Enjoy the bluebell displays at Chinthurst Hill and look out for roe deer and other wildlife. The hill is very steep in places, but there are several wheelchair friendly kissing gates.
Monday 1 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024: Cucknell’s Wood
Cucknell’s Wood, South East of Shamley Green, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0ST. Surrey Wildlife Trust. Cucknell’s Wood is a great place to see bluebells and other spring flowers.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Cucknell’s Wood
Cucknell’s Wood, South East of Shamley Green, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0ST. Surrey Wildlife Trust. Cucknell’s Wood is a great place to see bluebells and other spring flowers.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Farnham Heath
Farnham Heath, Reeds Road, Near Tilford, Farnham, Surrey. RSPB Reserve. Farnham Heath is a nature reserve next to the Rural Life Centre between Frensham and Tilford – Farnham is the nearest town. Enjoy spotting a variety of birds among the carpets of bluebells. For information on accessibility and information for disabled visitors, please click here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Little Wix Wood at Hatchlands Park
Little Wix Wood at Hatchlands Park, East Clandon, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7RT. National Trust. Little Wix Wood is a super place to visit at bluebell time, here’s a link to a step-by-step route of a walk through the wood. Information for disabled visitors to Hatchlands Park can be found here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Kew Gardens
The Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AB. Enjoy the beautiful carpets of bluebells in the woodland at Kew Gardens. Part of the bluebell woods in the grounds of Queen Charlotte’s Cottage are over 300 years old; this area of the gardens is just spectacular in springtime. Information for disabled visitors can be found here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Jermyns Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0QA. The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens have a good collection of bluebells planted in some of their curated borders. Bluebells are growing naturally throughout the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens. Open daily from 10am until 6pm.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Runnymede
Runnymede, Windsor Road, Surrey, SL4 2JL. National Trust. Runnymede is the location where King John sealed the Magna Carta, over 800 years ago, on 15th June 1215. Take in the carpets of bluebells, but make sure you take time to visit the Ankerwycke yew, the National Trust’s oldest tree, which is estimated to be 2,500 years old. Information for disabled visitors can be found here, together with details of the facilities offered at Runnymede.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Borde Hill Garden
Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1XP. At Borde Hill Garden, Warren Wood and Stephanie’s Glade burst into live in springtime with magnificent displays of bluebells, which are complimented by Rhododendrons above and pretty anemones below. As well as the garden, there are 200 acres of woodland and parkland at Borde Hill, where visitors can admire champion trees - trees of a great age or size. Visitors can discover many rare trees and a wide range of shrubs, bulbs, and perennials, growing in the gardens at Borde Hill. Border Hill Garden opens daily from 10am until 5pm. Information for disabled visitors can be found here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Hever Castle
Hever Castle, Hever, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NG. This 14th Century moated castle is set in 125 acres of award winning gardens, which feature wonderful displays of daffodils, tulips, and bluebells. Enjoy a gentle stroll along Lake Walk and into Hever's Woodland Walk where you will be treated to an array of beautiful bluebells. Open daily from 10am until 6pm (last entry is at 4.30pm). For information for disabled visitors, please click here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Jackson’s Coppice & Marsh
Jackson's Coppice and Marsh, Sugnall, Cop Mere, Staffordshire, ST21 6HA (nearest). Jackson’s Coppice is known for its dense carpet of bluebells in springtime and the huge badger sett at this site - it's one of the largest in the county! For more information, please click here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Nymans
Nymans ,Handcross, near Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6EB. National Trust. The garden and woods at Nymans are the perfect spot for enjoying the bluebells and a picnic. Nymans Gardens are open daily from 10am until 5pm. Information for disabled visitors can be found here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Hatfield Park & Gardens
Hatfield Park & Gardens, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5NB. Visitors can admire bluebells, wild flowers, and daffodils, at Hatfield Park and Gardens in springtime. The West Garden at Hatfield House is surrounded by a massive yew hedge, inside visitors will find geraniums, iris, shrubs, herbaceous plants, roses, and annuals. For more information, please click here. Information for disabled visitors can be found here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Sheffield Park
Sheffield Park and Garden, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QX. National Trust. Visitors can see swathes of bluebells planted under the collection of trees, rhododendrons, and fritillaries, in the gardens at Sheffield Park. There are further carpets of bluebells waiting for visitors who venture out and explore Walk Wood, which is off the beaten track and requires sturdy footwear. The bluebells in Walk Wood tend to flower a little earlier than those in the gardens. Information for disabled visitors can be found here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Winkworth Arboretum
Winkworth Arboretum, Hascombe Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4AD. National Trust. Open daily from 10am until 4pm. The landscape at Winkworth Arboretum is carpeted with magnificent displays of bluebells at Winkworth in April and May. On the first Wednesday of every month, Winkworth Arboretum, offer a free seasonal, guided walk to ensure you see the best areas of the arboretum and don’t miss any flowers. The walks start at 2pm from January till March, and at 2.30pm from April until October; normal admission rates apply. For more details please see their website. For information for disabled visitors, please click here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Beaulieu Gardens
Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7ZN. In April and the Wilderness Garden is awash with bluebells. Open daily from 10am until 5pm. For information for disabled visitors, please click here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: The Sculpture Park
The Sculpture Park, Jumps Road, Churt, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2LH. The Sculpture Park is set in 10 acres of grounds; visitors can explore woodland, lakes, ponds and meadows. There are displays of bluebells, hyacinths, and wild flowers, as well as 600 sculptures and installations. Open daily from 10am until 5pm. Visitors need to pre-book their visit, please click here. for more information. Information for disabled visitors can be found here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Cliveden
Cliveden, Cliveden Road, Taplow, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire, SL1 8NS. National Trust. Visitors to Cliveden can enjoy walking through a sea of bluebells in the ancient woodlands that surround the gardens. There are many wild flowers growing at this National Trust garden; look out for anemones, violets, cowslips, and celandines. Cliveden is open daily from 9.30am until 5.30pm. Information for disabled visitors can be found here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Graig Fawr
Graig Fawr, Margam, Wales. Woodland Trust. Graig Fawr is a site of scientific interest. Enjoy the bluebells in springtime. For more information, please click here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Cwm George & Casehill Woods
Cwm George & Casehill Woods, Dinas Powys near Cardiff, Wales. Woodland Trust. Explore the four woodlands at Cwm George & Casehill Woods: Cwm George Wood, Casehill Wood, Pen-y-Turnpike Wood, and Casehill Meadows. Enjoy the bluebell flowers in springtime. For more information, please click here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Gaer Fawr Wood
Gaer Fawr Wood, Guilsfield, Wales. Woodland Trust. Visitors can admire inspiring views of the landscape at Gaer Fawr Wood. Bluebells carpet the ground of this oak woodland in springtime. For more information, please click here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Duncliffe Wood
Duncliffe Wood, Duncliffe Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset, Woodland Trust. Duncliffe Wood is an ancient woodland and a Site of Nature Conservation Interest. Parts of the woodland are steep, but there are beautiful sights to be found. Visitors can enjoy walks among the primroses, celandines, anemones, and bluebells, at Duncliffe Wood. For more information, please click here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Coed Cefn
Coed Cefn, Crickhowell, Wales. Woodland Trust. Take a scenic circular walk and enjoy the bluebells in springtime. For more information, please click here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Plas Power Woods
Plas Power Woods, Bersham, near Wrexham, Wales. Woodland Trust. This beautiful ancient woodland is full of wonder. The woodland floor beneath the ancient trees is carpeted with bluebells. There are many other wildflowers and plants to interest nature lovers at Plas Power Woods. Enjoy a relaxing walk and look out for Kingfishers along the picturesque streams and waterfalls. For more information, please click here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Wentwood
Wentwood, Llanvair Discsoed, Wales. Woodland Trust. Visitors can admire breathtaking views over the Severn Estuary and the lovely sight of bluebell flowers in springtime. For more information, please click here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: The Isabella Plantation at Richmond Park
The Isabella Plantation at Richmond Park, 173 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames, Richmond Park, Richmond, London, TW10 5HP. Royal Parks. This 40 acre woodland garden is an important nature reserve, it features a pond and stream and many native plants. Visitors can admire this garden’s collection of Kurume Azaleas in bloom alongside the carpets of bluebells, in springtime. Information for disabled visitors can be found here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Coed Gwempa
Coed Gwempa, Pontantwn, Wales. Woodland Trust. Take a leisurely circular walk through the mixed woodland at Coed Gwempa. The bluebells are a delight in springtime! For more information, please click here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Green Castle Woods
Green Castle Woods, Llangain, near Carmarthen, Wales. Woodland Trust. Visitors can explore two ancient woods and a more recent addition at Green Castle Woods. The bluebells are a wonderful sight in springtime! For more information, please click here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Exbury Gardens
Exbury Gardens, Exbury, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1AZ. Visitors to Exbury Gardens can enjoy the sight of thousands of bluebells in springtime! Open daily from 10am until 5.30pm. For information for disabled visitors, please click here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Coed y Garth
Coed y Garth, Ffynnongroew Mostyn, Wales. Woodland Trust. This ancient woodland is predominantly a Sycamore wood with some oak and ash trees. Visitors will appreciate the bluebells in springtime. For more information, please click here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Hinton Ampner
Hinton Ampner, near Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0LA. National Trust. Make sure you pick up a map when you’re visiting Hinton Ampner. If you take a 30 minute walk past this National Trust property’s gardens you’ll find Hinton Ampner’s ancient woodland, which features wide tracks that allow visitors to walk through carpets of bluebells. Information for disabled visitors can be found here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Coed y Gopa
Coed y Gopa, Abergele, Vale of Clywd, Wales. Woodland Trust. These two wooded hills present walkers with impressive views over the landscape. In springtime, take in the sight of the bluebells beneath the trees. For more information, please click here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: The Vyne
The Vyne, Vyne Road, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9HL. National Trust. Visitors to the Vyne can explore the garden’s historic woodlands, which are underplanted with thousands of bluebells. The Vyne opens daily from 10am until 5pm. Information for disabled visitors can be found here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Coed Ceunant
Coed Ceunant, Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd, Wales. Woodland Trust. Walkers will come across patches of bluebells in the woods at Coed Ceunant, in springtime. For more information, please click here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Coed Aber Artro
Coed Aber Artro, Llanbedr Harlech, Wales. Woodland Trust. The floor of this ancient woodland is carpeted with bluebells in springtime. For more information, please click here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Avon Valley Woods
Avon Valley Woods, Woodleigh, South Devon. Woodland Trust. Parts of the Avon Valley Woods were the first woodlands the Woodland Trust acquired. Since then, these marvellous ancient woodlands have been complimented by the planting of new forests. Visit in springtime to revere in the sight of bluebells carpeting the ground beneath the trees. For more information, please click here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Wakehurst Place
Wakehust Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6TN. A National Trust site, managed by Kew Gardens, Wakehurst Place, in West Sussex is referred to as Kew’s country garden. Set in 465 acres, Wakehurt Place’s grounds feature a nature reserve, temperate woodlands, ornamental gardens, and Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank. There are millions of bluebell bulbs scattered throughout the woodlands at Wakehurst Place. Open daily from 10am until 4.30pm. For information for disabled visitors, please click here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Ashenbank Wood
Ashenbank Wood, Halfpence Lane, Gravesend, Cobham, Kent, DA12 3HB. Woodland Trust. This historic woodland is full of intrigue and beauty. Visitors can enjoy beautiful displays of bluebells in this ancient woodland, but look out for anemones and other wild flowers blooming under the oak, sweet chestnut, hornbeam, and field maple trees. This is a great spot for wildlife! You can find more about access and walks in Ashenbank Wood, via this link, here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Heartwood Forest
Heartwood Forest, Hertfordshire. Woodland Trust. Thanks to the Woodland Trust, Heartwood Forest is the largest continuous new native forest in England! Heartwood's native trees are underplanted with bluebells. Please stick to the paths - to avoid damaging the bluebells. For more information, please click here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Hole Park Gardens
Hole Park, Benenden Road, Rolvenden, Kent, TN17 4JA. The Barham family home, Hole Park opens daily. Visitors can enjoy walking amongst carpets of bluebells in this pretty, country garden’s bluebell wood. Hole Park is a 16 acre garden, which features colourful displays of Camellias, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, and Wisteria, alongside herbaceous borders, which provide colour and interest later in the season. Information for disabled visitors can be found here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Ramster Garden Opening
Ramster, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4SN. Ramster is a stunning, mature woodland garden set in over 20 acres. This garden is famous for its Rhododendron and Azalea collection and its carpets of bluebells in spring. Enjoy a peaceful walk in the woodland; explore the bog garden with its stepping stones, or relax in the tranquil enclosed tennis court garden. Ramster Garden will be opening daily from 10am until 5pm; for all the details, please click here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Hergest Croft Gardens
Hergest Croft Gardens, Ridgebourne Road, Kington, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR5 3EG. This garden usually opens every weekend from the first weekend in March and Hergest Croft Gardens will open daily from the 1st April. Usual opening hours are from 10am until 4pm. For all the details, please click here.
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Coton Manor Garden
Coton Manor Garden, Coton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8RQ. The five acre beech woods at Coton Manor become a romantic haze of blue every springtime. The garden, nursery and cafe will be open from Friday 29th March 2024 for the season. Opening from 11.30am until 5pm from Tuesday to Saturday. Closed Sundays and Mondays (except Bank Holiday weekends).
Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024: Chinthurst Hill
Chinthurst Hill, Wonersh Common Road (B2128), Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0PR. Surrey Wildlife Trust. Enjoy the bluebell displays at Chinthurst Hill and look out for roe deer and other wildlife. The hill is very steep in places, but there are several wheelchair friendly kissing gates.
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Gemma
May 9, 2023 at 11:24amGreat post! We love Antoyn Woodland Garden too. Was stunning when we visited on Sunday.
Pumpkin Beth
May 9, 2023 at 1:50pmHello Gemma
Thank you for your message. I’m so glad that you enjoyed your visit to the Antony Woodland Garden – thank you for getting in touch.
Best wishes
Beth