Bluebell walks at Basildon Park

Bluebells in Hardwick woods — Discover beautiful bluebells in our woods and parkland

Mid-April to May is when the bluebells at Basildon Park transform the woodland with swathes of colour. The sight of bluebells means winter is really over and we can start enjoying warm spring afternoons exploring the parkland at Basildon Park. Pick up a welcome map from Visitor Reception and head off out into the woods in hunt for these blue beauties.

Hunt for bluebells at Basildon Park on a parkland walk

The best way to see the bluebells at Basildon Park is to follow a parkland walk through the woodlands. The green and blue walks are the best to see the bluebells of Basildon Park, as they go all the way through the woodland areas of the park.

Family walking with their dog in the parkland

Basildon Park parkland walks

Get out and explore Basildon Park the help of our parkland walks leaflet.

The green walk is also great walk to do with the family, as its suitable for all terrain pushchairs, and not too long for little legs. Pick up a map from Visitor Reception, or download a copy and plan ahead for a great bluebell walk.

Walks with Leo the Ranger

Leo will be hosting bookable guided walks of Basildon's blooms in the spring. Join Leo to find the best places to see the bluebells and cowslips and learn how we manage the woodlands to benefit them. Tickets are £3 each and bookable online, under the 'What's On' section of our website.

An Interview with our Area Ranger

Find out more about a day in the life of a ranger, and the bookable walks Leo will be hosting around Basildon Park.

Join a guided walk of the parkland

Every Friday at Basildon Park a member of the Outdoors team leads a walk through the parkland, sharing their insight on the best seasonal things to see, and sharing all the steps they take to protect this beautiful landscape.

Springtime at Margery Wood, Surrey — Spring time bluebells

The walks set off every Friday from the Stableyard at 11am and the walks last around an hour.

Help us take care of the bluebells at Basildon Park

Bluebells add a beautiful splash of colour to so many woods across the UK, and walking amongst them can be irresistible. Getting up close with the delicate flowers may be tempting, but they are very fragile, and even the most careful can cause damage to them.

Help us protect the bluebells at Basildon Park by sticking to the paths and avoiding stepping on these sensitive plants where possible.

Please help look after the bluebells

'Bluebells are my most favourite sign of spring. They are beautiful yet so fragile. There's something really lovely about helping to protect them, because they do need our help' - Crispin Scott, Wildlife & Countryside Adviser.
By sticking to the paths you are protecting the native British bluebell so it will flower next year and for years to come.