London and the South East

Bluebells thrive at our places in London and South East. From Emmetts Garden in Kent where the hillside is swathed in blue, to the ancient woodlands of Hinton Ampner, these are some of our top spots for enjoying bluebells.

Buds are bursting into colour in our gardens across the South East as the region is awash with the delights of spring.

One of the sure signs that spring is underway in the South East is the uplifting appearance of blossom on trees and shrubs in gardens, streets and hedgerows heralding the arrival of the brighter, milder spring weather. If you're out for a walk from home hoping to see blossom, please follow the government social distancing advice.

One of the great treats of springtime is to walk among blossoming trees and shrubs as they put on their fragrant floral display. It is one of nature’s show-stoppers; one of the most exquisite delights of the English spring that also provides a valuable source of food for our native wildlife.

One of the most uplifting signs that spring is underway is the sudden appearance of bright, pastel-coloured blossom in hedgerows, parks and gardens. The sight is guaranteed to raise your spirits and to make you want to get out and about with your camera.

Take time to admire spring blossom, whether this be from your window, down the street on your daily exercise or in your garden if you’re lucky enough to have it grow there. You can also learn more about how these floral wonders support wildlife.

We're working with partners to plant blossom trees in cities so more people can enjoy the beauty and comfort of nature near where they live.

Blossom is fleeting and beautiful. Here are some spring nature activities for younger children to excite their imaginations with blossom and inspire them to make and do.

Here are some spring nature activities for older children using blossom to create artworks and experiments. Blossom season doesn't last long, we need to catch it before it falls.

From the homes of great politicians to romantic castle gardens and strolls over green hills, welcome to Kent, the Garden of England.

The enjoy the gardens of an Edwardian party house, the Surrey Hills or a beautiful arboretum.

Visit Ham House or Osterley Park for a little slice of garden or countryside heaven in the capital.

Visit grand gardens or walk around the grounds of country mansions surrounded by rolling parkland.

Where will you visit today? The rolling Chiltern hills? A magical garden? The garden of a Victorian prime minister?

Flourishing gardens and South Downs countyside await you in West Sussex.

Stroll around the grounds of fairytale castles and the gardens of famous authors in and around East Sussex.

Take in gardens and estate walks at Hinton Ampner, Mottisfont, and Th Vyne in Hampshire.

Whether it's walking, cycling, family fun, wildlife or history that interests you, you can find it all on the Isle of Wight.

Unusual houses and countryside to walk through are yours to enjoy in Oxfordshire.