Top spots for daffodils in the South West

The Repton designed landscape at Antony is adorned with daffodils come spring. Sweeping views look out to the river Lynher and a formal garden full of surprises plays host to a multitude of blooms.

Every year, Cotehele bursts into colour. Bright yellow, soft white and vibrant orange daffodils fill the estate signalling the arrival of spring and the start of a very special season.

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.

Daffodils are abundant at Dyrham during March and April, with a glorious display throughout the garden and orchard.

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.

Enjoy this wonderful time of year at Prior Park as swathes of daffodils appear across the Summerhouse Glade.

There's nothing like an outing to Tyntesfield to put a spring in your step. Daffodils are just one of many spring blooms brightening the garden this season.

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.

Barrington Court’s spring welcome begins with the dense clumps of sunshine-yellow daffodils that line the avenue and pepper the orchards.

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. You can also 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.