Bluebell bonanza

Hestercombe Gardens, Somerset

The wooded West Combe valley at Hestercombe has largely remained a secret, tucked away from the rest of the property, but it will now be open to the public for the first time to coincide with the flowering of the bluebells.

Tel: 01823 413 923

www.hestercombegardens.com

Blakes Wood, Essex

Rivers of bluebells ripple and weave their way around the majestic trees which make up 100 acres of ancient woodland at this National Trust property.

Tel: 01245 222 669

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Cwm Oergwm, Brecon

If you’re after something a little more challenging then go along for this guided, seven-mile, circular walk of Cwm Oergwm nature reserve which is ablaze with bluebells in May. Please book ahead.

Tel: 01874 625 708

www.brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk 

Weston Park, Shropshire

Who better to lead you through the swathes of bluebells at Weston Park than their head gardener, Martin Gee. He will be sharing his knowledge along the way as you follow him on a three- and-a-half mile walk through avenues of the flowers.

Tel: 01952 852 100

www.weston-park.com

Culzean Castle, Ayrshire

The country park covers 600 acres of countryside which has been designated a Wildlife Site by the Scottish Wildlife Trust and looks best during spring when beautiful bluebells carpet the ground.

Tel: 0844 493 2149

www.culzeanexperience.org