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Bright yellow daffodils in the foreground with Osterley House in the back ground against a blue sky
Daffodils at Osterley | © National Trust images Hugh Mothersole

Gardens and parks in London

Spring gardens and parks across London

Spring is here, bringing with is splashes of cheerful colourful in the form of daffodils, tulips, bluebells and crocuses.

A carpet of purple crocus flowers stretches out across the lawns on the south side of Ham House, in Ham, Surrey
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Ham House & Garden 

From mid to late February, over 500,000 crocuses start to flower on the Plats at Ham House & Garden. A real splash of colour after the cold grey winter, these cheerful purple blooms make an excellent photo opportunity.

Bright yellow daffodils in the foreground with Osterley House in the back ground against a blue sky
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Osterley Park & House 

Daffodils and tulips and crocuses make an entrance during spring, lighting up the garden with their pastel colours. Anemones start flowering too, with delicate wildflower-like blooms.

A girl playing at Morden Hall Park, with fluffy white blossom in the foreground of the shot
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Morden Hall Park 

Pockets of bluebells appear during mid March at Morden Hall Park, with colourful daffodils and tulips around the Stableyard too.

A family enjoying an outdoor trail with a girl in a pink jacket in the foreground holding her hands up to the camera, smiling
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Rainham Hall 

The garden at Rainham Hall is a continuous community project featuring a wildlife-friendly woodland and several natural play features for children too. In winter as the trees turn bare, the low winter sun opens up beautiful views towards the house.

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Coming soon: Blossom in London

Fluffy white and pink blossom starts appearing on trees and hedgerows across London from late March.

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Things to do at Morden Hall Park 

Visit the mini orchard outside the Stableyard to see Merton variety fruit trees in blossom. From mid to late May the horse chestnut trees blossom into shades of brilliant white, with snow-like flowers lining the avenues. And the hedgerows and path in the North Park look particularly lovely, lined with hawthorn and blackthorn blossom.

A close up of pale pink fluffy apricot blossom against a brick wall in the kitchen garden at Ham House
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The garden at Ham House 

With an orchard of apricot, cherry, plum apple, pear and peach trees, there's always plenty of colourful blossom to see at Ham House. Historical records show that there's been an orchard at the house since at least 1609. So these trees are similar to those that owners of the house in days gone by would have enjoyed.

A carpet of bright yellow daffodils in the foreground, with a large pink magnolia tree against a blue sky
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The garden at Osterley Park 

Spot the Great White Cherry in the Winter Garden this spring, also known as Prunus 'Tai Haku', with its brilliant white petals making a beautiful backdrop to your visit. Plum, pear and apple trees blossom from mid April, attracting bees busily collecting pollen and a colourful pink magnolia flowers

A close up of fluffy white apple blossom against a bright blue sky, with a bee resting in the centre of one of the flowers
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Explore the garden at Fenton House 

From April to May, 27 different varieties of apple tree burst into flower at Fenton House in the 300 year old orchard. The blossom is pink when the flowers first bloom, fading to white as the season progresses. Small ornamental cherry trees blossom along the South Walk too, providing a lovely backdrop for photos. Open Fridays, Sundays and on bank holidays, 11am-4pm, March-October.

Blossom events in London

From wildflower seed planting, to walks and talks, Tai-chi, creative writing and a textile club, there's plenty of ways to celebrate spring and the beauty of blossom.

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Festival of Blossom at Morden Hall Park 

Join us between 20 - 28 April and take part in free events and activities to share the joy and beauty of blossom in spring. In conjunction with local community groups, visitors can take part in free walks and workshops, enjoy music and dance performances and explore the blossom-themed exhibition in the Kiln Room.

Ranger in National Trust fleece inspecting white blossom on tree in orchard

Festival of Blossom: Walk & Talk with a Ranger 

Come for a guided walk with our Morden Hall Park Rangers and find out all about work we’ve been up to plant blossom in the park and enjoy the best of the day's blossom.

Family planting seeds in flower pots, Mottisfont, Hampshire

Festival of Blossom: Wildflower seed planting 

Join us at Morden Hall Park for a green session where you can plant wildflower seeds, take home a pollinator friendly pot and see flowers grow as the sun shines.

Visitors try Tai Chi in a walled garden

Festival of Blossom: Blossom Tai-chi 

Explore the calming practice of tai-chi amongst the blossoms at Morden Hall Park.

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Festival of Blossom: Tree ID walks with Tree Folk Collective 

Join Tree Folk Collective on a community walk through Morden Hall Park to learn more about our tree neighbours, their leaves and blossoms, and the folklore that connects us.

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Festival of Blossom: walking meditation and creative writing 

Join an holistic mindful experience during the Festival of Blossom, using the key practices of writing and walking meditation to get back in touch with nature and unlock your creativity.

Open pale pink blossom flowers each with five, small, cup-shaped petals, and dark pink-tipped stamens, hanging from thin dark branches

Festival of Blossom: Morden Blossom Knit, stitch, crochet & textile club 

Join the Morden Knit, stitch, crochet & textile club to try your hand at creating blossom flowers with a variety of textiles and methods. Get hooked and have fun!

Exterior view of Fenton House and Garden, London. The gardens include an orchard, kitchen garden, rose garden and formal terraces and lawns.

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