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Trees woods and wildlife
Bluebell
Enchanting and iconic, bluebells are a favourite with the fairies and a sure sign spring is in full swing. The violet glow of a bluebell wood is an incredible wildflower spectacle.
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Visiting woods
Best bluebell woods
See a stunning sea of blue this spring. Discover our best woods for bluebells.
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Visiting woods
Bluebell woods in England
Take some time away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy a tranquil springtime walk through one of England's most beautiful bluebell woods.
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Press centre
Visit the Woodland Trust's bluebell woods in full bloom
The Woodland Trust Northern Ireland wants to welcome visitors to sites throughout the region to enjoy the spectacular springtime sight of a bluebell-carpeted woodland.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Kinclaven Bluebell Wood
Stanley
81.02 ha (200.20 acres)
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Visiting woods
Bluebell woods in Wales
Lose yourself in a sea of colour this spring in one of Wales' most beautiful bluebell woods.
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Blog
How to grow native bluebells in your garden
Why not try growing bluebells in your garden? Here are six good reasons why, along with our top bluebell growing tips.
Kate Lewthwaite • 28 Mar 2019
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Blog
When do bluebells flower?
Mark your calendars! Find out when bluebells flower, plus more bluebell facts including where to see them, what they smell like and how they're protected.
Lorienne Whittle • 21 Mar 2022
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Visiting woods
Bluebell woods in Northern Ireland
Indulge in some quiet time and visit one of Northern Ireland's most stunning bluebell woods this spring.
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Woodland Trust Wood
The Plantation & Bluebell Field
Uphill
5.11 ha (12.63 acres)
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Heaven Farm Wood
Heaven Farm Bluebell Wood
East Sussex
4.26 ha (10.53 acres)
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Blog
Are bluebells poisonous? And more bluebell facts
Find out all about bluebells, including if they’re poisonous, when to see them and lots of other bluebell facts.
Hannah Vickers • 06 Apr 2020
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Privately owned Wood
Bluebell Wood
Aberdeenshire
1.52 ha (3.76 acres)
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Derbyshire County Council Wood
Bluebell Wood
Derbyshire
1.96 ha (4.84 acres)
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Luton Borough Council Wood
Bluebell Wood
Bedfordshire
1.24 ha (3.06 acres)
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Nene Park Trust Wood
Bluebell Wood
Cambridgeshire
11.59 ha (28.64 acres)
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London Borough of Haringey Wood
Bluebell Wood, Haringey
Greater London
1.29 ha (3.19 acres)
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Visiting woods
Bluebell woods in Scotland
Explore the wild this spring and discover some of Scotland's most stunning bluebell woods.
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Privately owned Wood
Sett Valley Trail & Bluebell Wood
Derbyshire
15.12 ha (37.36 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Marston Green Park & Bluebell Recreation Ground
West Midlands
2.42 ha (5.98 acres)
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Visiting woods
Woods through the seasons
Our woods are a wonderful place to visit all year round. Visit in spring for swathes of bluebells, summer for sunlit picnics, autumn for bright bold colours and winter for snow-topped trees.
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Privately owned Wood
Bluebell Wood
South Yorkshire
9.43 ha (23.30 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Woodland wildflowers
From the dazzling bluebells that cover ancient woodland in the spring to the bright meadows bursting with buttercups in the summer, wild flowers are what make our woods so beautiful, while providing precious nectar for invertebrates.
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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Wren's Nest NNR & Bluebell Park
West Midlands
44.73 ha (110.53 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Haddocks Wood
Runcorn
9.46 ha (23.38 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Hammond's Copse
Newdigate
29.64 ha (73.24 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Philipshill Wood
Chorleywood
31.43 ha (77.66 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Hardwick Wood
Plympton nr Plymouth
21.80 ha (53.87 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Green Castle Woods
Llangain Near Carmarthen
50.51 ha (124.81 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Pen y Coed
Llangollen
27.95 ha (69.06 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Clanger Wood
Westbury
59.61 ha (147.30 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Prehen Wood
The nearest large town is Derry City
7.48 ha (18.48 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Parc Mawr
Henryd Conwy
33.94 ha (83.87 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Priestley Wood
Barking Needham Market
23.68 ha (58.51 acres)
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Blog
Broadleaf spring issue: a burst of new life
After a soggy start to spring, the world is at last alive with birdsong, bright yellow daffodils and the first flurry of puff-white blossom. Bring on the bluebells!
Elisabeth Crump • 11 Mar 2024
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Woodland Trust Wood
Aversley Wood
Sawtry
61.58 ha (152.16 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Drumnaph Wood
Maghera County Londonderry
31.91 ha (78.85 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Dunollie Wood
Oban
31.88 ha (78.78 acres)
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Press centre
Volunteers declare victory after rhododendron 'bashing' at Perthshire wood
A group of tenacious volunteers are celebrating the demise of the very last Rhododendron ponticum bush at Kinclaven Bluebell Wood in Perthshire.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Everdon Stubbs
Daventry
28.91 ha (71.44 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Killaloo Wood
Killaloo
6.71 ha (16.58 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Whinny Hill Wood
Boturich
102.91 ha (254.29 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Red campion
These flashy woodland guardians have strong links to myths and mysticism. They are favourites of plenty of woodland insects – and fairies – and bloom a cheerful pink soon after the bluebell has finished flowering.
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Blog
5 spring flower crafts for kids
Take a look at 5 fantastic spring flower crafts that kids will love, including tissue paper bluebells and finger-painted blossom.
Hannah Vickers • 19 May 2021
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Woodland Trust Wood
Priory Grove
Monmouth
31.57 ha (78.01 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Beeslack Wood
Penicuik
13.31 ha (32.89 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Railway Plantation
Runcorn
1.85 ha (4.57 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Abertreweren
Defynnog Sennybridge
7.54 ha (18.63 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Belhus Chase
Aveley
55.44 ha (136.99 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Coed Cymerau Isaf
Rhyd y Sarn Blaenau Ffestiniog
31.69 ha (78.31 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Clough Wood
Runcorn
2.72 ha (6.72 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Credenhill Park Wood
Credenhill
90.68 ha (224.07 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Hainault Forest
Romford
113.37 ha (280.14 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Miltonrigg Woods
Brampton
63.58 ha (157.11 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Ladies Walk Wood
Warrington
6.20 ha (15.32 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Tattershall Carrs
Tattershall
29.00 ha (71.66 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Pond Wood & Compass Hill
Old Court Strangford
1.16 ha (2.87 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Whitleigh Wood
Whitleigh nr Tamerton Foliot Plymouth
20.26 ha (50.06 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Yeo Copse
Witheridge
3.48 ha (8.60 acres)
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Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Captains Clough
Greater Manchester
6.56 ha (16.21 acres)
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Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Wood
Muckton wood
Lincolnshire
16.71 ha (41.29 acres)
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RSPB Wood
Church Wood
Buckinghamshire
14.01 ha (34.62 acres)
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East Riding of Yorkshire Council Wood
Danes Dyke LNR
East Riding of Yorkshire
12.09 ha (29.87 acres)
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Yoxall Lodge Wood
Woodborough Park Farm
Staffordshire
7.09 ha (17.52 acres)
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Scottish Wildlife Trust Wood
Cumbernauld Glen
North Lanarkshire
118.43 ha (292.64 acres)
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Willow Bed Plantation
Merseyside
1.69 ha (4.18 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
West Woods
Wiltshire
387.57 ha (957.69 acres)
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Cardiff County Council Wood
Coed y wenallt
Caerdydd - Cardiff
60.60 ha (149.74 acres)
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Vale Royal Borough Council Wood
Bowyers Waste
Cheshire
0.92 ha (2.27 acres)
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Ministry of Defence Wood
Friday Woods
Essex
153.20 ha (378.56 acres)