Now the weather is warming up, visit our gardens and parks for a burst of colour and watch nature, and our properties come back to life. Many of the gardens have spectacular displays of rhododendrons at this time of year, including Lyme Park, Cragside and Nostell Priory.
  
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Rowallane Garden, Co. Down
Scattered throughout the garden are rhododendrons in oranges, yellows, pinks, whites, purples and reds as well as many exotic species. Join a tour and see the spectacular displays of shrubs, natural Rock Garden Wood, walled garden and attractive wildflower meadows.
Contact: 028 9751 0131 or rowallane@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Kingston Lacy, Dorset
There are lovely displays of Spring flowers in the garden at this time of year and Bluebells to be seen in April. There is a tractor / trailer ride available for the less-mobile visitor.
Contact: 01202 883402 or kingstonlacy@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Cotehele, Cornwall
Cotehele has sweeping carpets of daffodils to be celebrated as well as crocuses, primroses and aconites. There are guided tours and children's activities at the weekend.
Contact: 01579 351346 or cotehele@nationaltrust.org.uk
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The Vyne, Hampshire
Come and enjoy the Bluebells and other wild flowers at The Vyne this Spring. After an appetising lunch in the Brewhouse Restaurant, enjoy a walk in the woods.
Contact: 0870 428 8933 or thevyne@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Lanhydrock, Cornwall
Explore parts of the estate you may never have reached before and see the most brilliant display of bluebells, ancient trees and hidden waterfalls. You can also see bluebells at Greys Court, Speke, Dunham Massey and Ashridge.
Contact: 01208 265950 or lanhydrock@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Wimpole Home Farm, Cambridgeshire
An opportunity to see new-born lambs at Wimpole Home Farm and if you're lucky a live birth, plus all of the other farm animals and daily farm events. You can also see lambs at Calke Abbey, Clumber Park, Malham Tarn Estate and Ickworth.
Contact:Tel: 01223 206000 or wimpolehall@nationaltrust.org.uk
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