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Visitors walking in bluebell woodland at Hatchlands Park, Surrey
Visitors walking in bluebell woodland at Hatchlands Park, Surrey | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Best places to see bluebells

Seeing bluebells carpeting a woodland floor or dotted along a grassy verge is a highlight of any walk. Discover some of the top places we care for where you can take in displays of these scented wildflowers.

Two young boys walking along a path through woodland with bluebells either side of the path

Enjoy the arrival of bluebells

The appearance of bluebells is one of the most exciting signs that spring is coming. Swathes of these bell-shaped flowers, often part of the ancient grassland for generations, feature at many of the places we care for. See bluebells on historic estates or visit shady woodlands and look out across a carpet of blue. You can also find walks of varying lengths with bluebell viewing spots along the way and special events that celebrate the return of these wildflowers each year.

Find bluebells near you

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