Top spots for daffodils in the South West

The garden is particularly abundant in summer with roses coming into bloom, a historic collection of daylilies bursting onto the scene in shades of gold and a summer garden coming to life.

Cotehele is home to swathes of daffodils, that create a yellow blanket across the garden. Winding paths weave through a sea of this iconic spring flower. You’ll see daffodils flowering all over Cotehele, but particularly across from the Barn Restaurant, in the meadow behind the house, clumps in the Upper Garden, in the old orchard and along Nelson’s Piece.

Cheerful spring flowers, the golden daffodil can be spotted in the garden at Greenway from February. They stretch all the way to the furthest reaches of the woodland garden, but a great place to see them is in front of the house, where the warm sunshine trumpets bloom across the lawn amongst snowdrops and the river can be glimpsed through the trees.

Saltram's garden comes to life as spring approaches. Find out how the gardeners have recreated the daffodil-lined historic Lime Avenue.

Dyrham's garden offers a beautiful display of seasonal blooms in springtime.

The appearance of golden daffodils is often the first sign of spring, and you'll find them blooming around the garden at Newark Park. Brush away the cobwebs and take a refreshing walk down to the lakeside garden where you can see banks of these bright blooms.

The garden at Snowshill is an extension of the manor with mystery at its heart. Designed by Charles Wade and his friend, prominent Arts and Crafts architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, in 1920, it is a garden for all seasons. In spring, wander through the orchard where drifts of bright daffodils nod their cheery heads in the breeze.

The yellow trumpets of daffodils brighten any spring day as they appear in swathes throughout the garden and wider estate. The daffodils at Stourhead are mostly a wild variety which are much rarer these days and an important source of nectar of early pollinators.

There are plants unfurling everywhere as the garden at Kingston Lacy comes to its summer zenith. With classic herbaceous borders and wide spreading lawns, it's the perfect place to celebrate the season.

Lacock Abbey's beautiful grounds are a place to relax, explore and reconnect with nature, friends and family. In the romantic Woodland Garden, which is at its best in the spring, you’ll find daffodils and one of the best displays of crocus vernus in the country.

Daffodils are a classic sign of spring - their bright-coloured blooms are sure to lift your spirits. Check out our best places near you to catch them in flower on your local walk or cycle ride. And get some handy tips on planting your own daffodil garden from our gardeners.

Explore the history and fascinating stories behind our favourite spring flower, the daffodil.