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A woman taking photographs of the blossom at Beningbrough Hall, North Yorkshire

Best places to see blossom 

From ornamental magnolias in gardens to blackthorn scattered across the countryside, discover some of the best places to see blossom in our care and beyond.

A bee flying around a cluster of white cherry blossom in bloom. A pocket of pollen is visible on one of the bee's legs.
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Explore bee-friendly gardens 

Find out where you can explore the most bee-friendly gardens in our care, filled with these pollinators' favourite flowers as well as beehives to call home.

Poet Laureate Simon Armitage and his two LYR band members standing in front of a pinkish wall as the sun shines on them.
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Blossomise events with Simon Armitage and LYR 

Discover blossom through music, poetry and immersive experiences. Attend a performance with the band LYR or join Simon for an intimate poetry reading this Blossom Week, 20–28 April 2024.

Girl in pink jacket standing under blossoming tree in orchard look up at the branches
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Top ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities to do in spring 

Spring is the perfect time to get started on our list of ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’. Here are some of the best activities to try, from stargazing to snail racing.

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Delve into history, get tips from our experts, learn a new skill and go behind the scenes of your favourite places.

Things to see and do

An aerial shot of the band LYR walking through a blossom-filled garden with some students
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Discover poems from Simon Armitage's book, Blossomise 

Get into the spirit of the blossom season with a selection of poems from Poet Laureate Simon Armitage's new book, Blossomise, alongside illustrations from the book by celebrated artist Angela Harding.

Daffodils dappled in sunlight next to a red brick wall
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The history of daffodils 

Discover the history behind the daffodil, including how it came to be one of the UK's favourite flowers, where it came from and how to classify its many varieties.

The Daisy Room at Wightwick Manor, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
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Who was William Morris? 

To mark William Morris's birthday on 24 March, learn how he founded the Arts and Crafts movement and brought the natural world indoors with his instantly recognisable wallpapers and textiles.

Pruning roses on the exterior of Newton House at Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire, Wales
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Gardening tips for spring 

Make the most of your garden or growing space this spring with tips and advice from our gardeners. Find out about pruning shrubs, preparing flower borders, planting early vegetables and choosing the best blossom trees.

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Magnolia tree and daffodils on a sunny day in the Walled Garden at Nymans, West Sussex
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Plant a Tree 

Trees provide vital habitats for a range of wildlife and are one of the best natural defences against climate change. This is why we're aiming to plant and establish 20 million trees by 2030. Donate to Plant a Tree and make a difference.

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Apply for the Time + Space Award 

Do you have a world-changing idea? If you're aged 16-25, we want to hear your big idea and give you the chance to bring it to life at Sir Isaac Newton's home, where he discovered gravity.

Holidays and shopping

The exterior of Stackpole Dairy Cottage and Stackpole Byre 3, Pembrokeshire
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Book a last-minute break 

It’s not too late to get away this Easter. Find holiday cottages with last-minute deals and set off on an impromptu adventure.

A person planting seeds into terracotta pots

Spruce up your garden 

Get your green space ready for spring with our gardening essentials. You'll find tools, seeds and planters to help your garden bloom.

Two visitors exploring the garden in spring at Quarry Bank, Cheshire

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