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Where to find bluebells, the best places for bluebells in the UK

Bluebells, birds and bubbling becks… bliss. It was the hottest day of the year so far, a rare and blissful 24c afternoon. A sudden rain shower and now the whole forest is steaming. The bluebells seem to have

 come out overnight, unveiling themselves in the belly of the woodland. Betwixt the groves, braids and knots of blue slide to white before indigo, turned about by fingers of sunlight. The blue swell of heat lifts their fragrance from the earth. “The white hour, when ghosts walk”. I’ve waited with baited breath for them all year…

Where to find bluebells, the best places for bluebells in the UK

Such a sweet spot we found, a secret woodland spot at the back of the meadow I see from my window here, named Bluebell woods. I had no idea that for years this sweet little bluebell spot was only around the corner. According to folklore, the bluebell is the flower of the house goblin and anyone wearing a bluebell is compelled to tell the truth. They are a little late this year because of the cold snap we had in March but hopefully that means they will stick around for a while. Here are my tips for finding bluebells in your area…

Where to find bluebells, the best places for bluebells in the UK

. Follow your local dog walkers – or ask them! They are most likely to know if there are any pretty bluebell spots out and about in your area. It’s probably better to ask them as opposed to stalking hahaha yes me


. Go to your local town hall or library to find out history about your area. Find woodlands that have been around for a while. It is ancient woodland sites that bluebells are most likely to haunt as they do not spread around much. Another idea is to ask residents in your area, especially those that have lived there a while.

Where to find bluebells, the best places for bluebells in the UK

. Go to the Woodland Trust website and locate the woods near you. You can search your nearest woodland or find your nearest bluebell sites with National Trust. These tools are great to use to find out which woodlands are privately owned and which are open to the public, and what you might expect to see with each season.

. Go further afield and take a road trip to a renowned beauty spot! I love to hop on the bus or the train and go somewhere new and you can buy cheap bikes here with a bit of searching. To save you time I thought I would compile a little list of some of the most famous bluebell beauty spots in the UK, complete with nearby facilities…

Where to find bluebells, the best places for bluebells in the UK

1. Nostell Priory and parkland, Yorkshire (North East) – This attraction looks stunning, an 18th century architectural masterpiece complete with gorgeous interiors and vast rolling acres of land, garden and bluebell woodland… try to spot a deer! There are adapted toilets on the ground floor of the house or in the courtyard. 

2. Blickling Estate, Norfolk (South East) – Famed for its stunning bluebells and historic park, this attraction boasts three cafes serving local, seasonal produce, a plant shop, gift shop, stamp shop and easy access toilets. It hosts plenty of parking space, at the price of £5 and is family friendly with plenty of room for pushchairs, yess

Where to find bluebells, the best places for bluebells in the UK

3. Waterhead, Ambleside in the Lakes (North West) – A sweet spot for bluebells here in the Lakes, you can find a multitude of wildflowers, wild garlic and bluebells in Skelghyll woods, an oak woodland. There are toilets adjacent to Waterhead car park and plenty of cute cafes and diners sit nearby. We love to spot swans at Waterhead pier and paddle at the shore of Lake Windermere in nearby Borrans park, it’s wonderfully serene; you can find our adventures here and here.

4. Dunham Massey, Cheshire (North Midlands) boasts Britain’s largest winter garden and one that blooms in every season. Accessible toilets are located in the visitor centre and stables and they even keep a celebrated rose garden. A herd of fallow deer also roam freely amongst the ancient trees of the parklands. It sounds such a fascinating, historical experience and the bluebells are meant to appear otherwordly when in season.

Where to find bluebells, the best places for bluebells in the UK

5. Emmetts garden, Kent (South East) – glorious bluebell steeped woodland with breathtaking views, complete with fascinating landmarks and a multitude of walks and criss crossing footpaths. Find parking facilities at nearby Toys Hill and enjoy scones or soup in their Old Stables tea room. Dogs are allowed everywhere!

6. Speke Hall, Merseyside (North West) – this place sounds fascinating, having witnessed more than 400 years of turbulent history. It prides itself on its Tudor era exterior and Victorian interior. The hall itself is surrounded by beautiful restored gardens and cloaked by woodland sporting thick carpets of bluebells. Dine in the Home Farm restaurant and find free parking 100 yards from Reception. Adapted toilets are available.

Where to find bluebells, the best places for bluebells in the UK

7. Stourhead, Wiltshire (South West) – This place looks to remind me a little of Rydal Hall and Sizergh Castle near me but on a huge scale, sporting over 2600 acres of estate and secret bluebell woodland. There are many little shops and diners and toilet facilities at visitor reception and main parking facilities are opposite.

8. Chirk Castel, Wrexham (Wales) – A beautiful bluebell woodland joins over 480 acres of parkland, 5.5 acres of manicured lawn surrounding rose and rock gardens and a castle with over 700 years of history. Facilities include a tea room, a seasonal kiosk serving hot, cold drinks and snacks, gift shops, electric car charging points, free parking space located 40m from the ticket office and adapted toilets by the visitor centre and courtyard.

Where to find bluebells, the best places for bluebells in the UK

I really want to travel the UK and discover these amazing places, especially in bluebell season. Credit to Country Life for their list of so many beautiful bluebell locations. Where’s your favourite woodland haunt? ♡

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28 Comments

  1. Elle
    May 11, 2018 / 9:08 am

    omg so saving this list! These photos are such a dream <3

    thewhimsicalwildling.com

    • elizabeth
      May 15, 2018 / 1:02 am

      Aw thank you so much Eloise!! There are so many great places out there, I need to make some kind of directory πŸ˜€ β™‘

  2. dlkgzr
    May 11, 2018 / 9:50 am

    This is so inspiring!
    I love the post:)
    Dilek …

    • elizabeth
      May 15, 2018 / 9:50 am

      Thank you so much! πŸ˜€ β™‘

  3. Amerzwithlove
    May 11, 2018 / 10:28 am

    These photos are stunning! I need to go out and find some bluebells, even though it'll probably be hard to find some in London! haha xx

    amerzwithlove.com

    • elizabeth
      May 15, 2018 / 9:55 am

      Aw thank you so much Amita! There might be some in the unlikeliest of places, even on street corners πŸ˜€ ahhh I bet London is beautiful this time of year! All the pretty houses and wisteria! β™‘

  4. Berri Doll
    May 11, 2018 / 11:52 am

    How whimsical and dreamy is the field of bluebells?
    Your dress is really lovely too.

    • elizabeth
      May 15, 2018 / 9:56 am

      Aw thank you so much!! β™‘

  5. Jules on the moon
    May 11, 2018 / 7:50 pm

    Lovely dress!!

    julesonthemoon.blogspot.it

    • elizabeth
      May 15, 2018 / 9:56 am

      Thank you Giulia!! β™‘

  6. Julia
    May 11, 2018 / 9:32 pm

    What a beautiful post Elizabeth! I love the way you wrote, it sounds like poetry. In fact, I totally think you should write some poetry, you'd be amazing at it!
    I'd love to find bluebell woods, your tip to ask dog walkers is great because they know these things, and looking up information about the area is also great. Thank you for this lovely spring post.
    Also, the back of your dress is adorable!

    Julia x
    juliaspeaksbeauty.blogspot.co.uk

    • elizabeth
      May 15, 2018 / 10:01 am

      Aw thank you so much Julia! I'm so glad you liked it, that is so kind!! β™‘

  7. joanna_ARTbyJWP
    May 12, 2018 / 7:42 am

    Beautiful dress and so pretty pics!!! Love this mood!!! Have a beautiful day… xoxxo!!!

    • elizabeth
      May 15, 2018 / 10:01 am

      Thank you so much Joanna, that is so kind!! β™‘

  8. Jovana Tomic
    May 12, 2018 / 11:26 am

    WOW! This is amazing. I like it… kisses

    Follow for follow? <3

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    • elizabeth
      May 15, 2018 / 10:02 am

      Thanks so much Jovana! β™‘

  9. Heather
    May 12, 2018 / 7:09 pm

    Love this post, however most of these places are hours away and can’t visit them, love you dress though, so elegant.

    Heather | x Highland Beauty

    • elizabeth
      May 15, 2018 / 10:07 am

      Thank you so much Heather! Ahhh it sucks, I'd love to make a complete directory of all the sites we might see them, but just check the woods in your local area, one of the best sites I have found is one no one knows about πŸ˜€ β™‘

  10. Lizzie Bee
    May 12, 2018 / 7:48 pm

    I'm kicking myself for not going out for a walk to see some beautiful bluebells during that weekend – I feel like I've missed out, now! These are such enchanting photos and I love your dress!

    Lizzie Bee // Hello Lizzie Bee

    • elizabeth
      May 15, 2018 / 10:10 am

      Aw thank you so much Lizzie! Nooo do it, it's not too late! I feel so happy that the bluebells are late this year, hopefully it will give us more time to enjoy them πŸ˜€ awww that is so kind!! β™‘

  11. *Peonies and lilies*
    May 22, 2018 / 5:25 pm

    Your photos are so dreamy! I definitely need to take advantage of this weather and visit some of the many beautiful gardens in the UK x

    Peonies and lilies

  12. Moonsparkle
    May 26, 2018 / 8:08 pm

    Beautiful photos! I think the bluebells are just about gone now in my but they were lovely. πŸ™‚ The roses on the bush in my garden are coming out now though and they're beautiful as well.

    Zania
    x

    livingseasonal.blogspot.co.uk/

  13. UpYourVlog
    May 28, 2018 / 12:08 am

    Oh wow! Bluebells remind me of home. This is so pretty and that dress with the heart cut out is gorgeous.

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