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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Woodland Trust Wood
Kinclaven Bluebell Wood
Stanley
81.02 ha (200.20 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
The Plantation & Bluebell Field
Uphill
5.11 ha (12.63 acres)
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Derbyshire County Council Wood
Bluebell Wood
1.96 ha (4.86 acres)
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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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Privately owned Wood
Bluebell Wood
South Yorkshire
9.43 ha (23.30 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Bluebell Wood
Aberdeenshire
1.52 ha (3.76 acres)
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Luton Borough Council Wood
Bluebell Wood
1.24 ha (3.05 acres)
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London Borough of Haringey Wood
Bluebell Wood, Haringey
1.29 ha (3.20 acres)
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Nene Park Trust Wood
Bluebell Wood
11.60 ha (28.66 acres)
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Heaven Farm Bluebell Wood Wood
Heaven Farm Bluebell Wood
4.26 ha (10.53 acres)
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Yoxall Lodge Wood
Bluebell woods and Yoxall Lodge
7.09 ha (17.52 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Sett Valley Trail & Bluebell Wood
Derbyshire
15.12 ha (37.36 acres)
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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Wren's Nest NNR & Bluebell Park
44.76 ha (110.61 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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Visiting woods
Discover woods in spring
While our woods are a pleasure to visit all year round, the jewel in the crown has got to be spring. Flowers bloom, bringing bursts of colour, and wildlife reawakens, turning the woodland into a hive of activity.
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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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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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Woodland Trust Wood
Railway Plantation
Runcorn
1.85 ha (4.57 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Aversley Wood
Sawtry
61.58 ha (152.16 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Prehen Wood
The nearest large town is Derry City
7.48 ha (18.48 acres)