Cambridgeshire

Blossom is a sure sign that spring has arrived. Nature's own confetti, nothing lifts the spirits quite like the beauty of pink or white petals adorning trees in the springtime. Here's some of the places that might be local to you, where you can witness this seasonal highlight in East Anglia.

Do you enjoy wandering around gardens, seeking inspiration for your own or perhaps they're a place to escape to if you lack your own green space? Find out what's in bloom, as well as some fascinating facts, myths and meanings behind the flowers we grow and what to look out for at this time of year.

The gardens at Anglesey Abbey come alive in spring with tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, wildflowers and avenues of June berry and horse chestnut blossom.

Spring is a great time for a Wimpole walk around the parkland, with its folly, lake and views of the house in the distance. Enjoy a spot of wildlife watching and one of the best displays of daffodils in the region.

Spring is the time to listen for the return of migrant birds to Wicken Fen including at least nine species of warbler and the cuckoo. If you are cycling along the Lodes Way, keep a look out for wheatear and whinchat on fence posts as you pedal past.

Hedgerow plants come into bloom in early spring, followed by a selection of fruit trees across the site and colourful spring flowers around the mill. Enjoy the many routes along the river and through meadows from Houghton Mill to St. Ives, Huntingdon and Godmanchester.

There are lots of places on the doorstep of Cambridge just waiting to be explored. Bring the family for some wildlife spotting at Wicken Fen, walk to the Gothic folly and imagine you're in a fairytale at Wimpole or play hide and seek in the gardens at Anglesey Abbey.

Enjoy a walk through the relatively flat landscape of Cambridgeshire, where the big skies give a feeling of wide open space. Whether you're looking to escape the city of Cambridge or want to explore the countryside surrounding Ely, come and discover the beauty of the Cambridgeshire fens and the wildlife that call them home.

2020 was the 125th anniversary of the National Trust and although our birthday year didn't turn out quite like how we planned, we took the opportunity to look back at where it all began. Here are some of the key moments in our history of caring for special places, in the East of England.

We care for one of the world's largest and most significant collections of art and heritage objects, but did you know that you can explore many of them online from the comfort of your home?

Each week we're sharing one of our popular recipes with you, that you can try at home. If you're a vegan or taking part in veganuary, then you might like this week's vegan chocolate fudge cake.

Highland cattle and Konik ponies are helping to create new habitats for rare wetland plants and wildlife at Wicken Fen. We need your help to look after this grazing herd, that will in turn ensure these rare species thrive.

For centuries they have tirelessly worked the land, but Shire horses are a breed under threat. At Wimpole Home Farm in Cambridgeshire we need your help to look after these magnificent beasts and secure their future.