Where to see bluebells
Wondering where to see bluebells? Each spring, bluebells set our woodlands ablaze with their bright blue flowers. Find the best places to see bluebells in the UK this spring.
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Watercolours - bluebells, woodland and woodpeckers
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Join watercolour artist, Vivien McGuinness, for a relaxed morning painting at Fingringhoe.
Bluebell
In April and May, our ancient woodlands are awash with the much-loved, nodding heads of the bluebell. Millions of bulbs can exist in just one wood, giving rise to the 'blue carpets' that…
Spanish or native bluebell
Spring is the best time to see woodland floors carpeted with beautiful bluebells, but are they native bluebells or not? Find out how to tell the difference between native and Spanish bluebells.
Bluebells and birds: guided walk at Lazenby Bank Nature Reserve
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Join us for a guided natural history walk through our Lazenby Bank Nature Reserve and soak up the signs of spring.
Yellow archangel
As the bluebells fade, yellow archangel takes its turn to impress, with golden-yellow flowers carpeting our ancient woodlands.
Red campion
Just as the bluebells finish flowering in our woodlands, the rose-red blooms of red campion start to brighten up the woodland floor. Look for this pretty plant in hedges and roadsides, too.
Landpark Wood
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Small woodland with bluebells
How to identify
How to identify bird and butterflies in your gardens, tell the difference between native and Spanish bluebells, know your birds of prey, and identify droppings and tracks.
Owley Wood
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An ancient woodland with an abundance of bluebells in the spring.
Rough Hill Wood
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Ancient woodland with beautiful springtime bluebells
Early purple orchid
The Early purple orchid is one of the first orchids to pop up in spring. Look for its pinkish-purple flowers from April, when bluebells still carpet our woodland floors. Its leaves are dark green…