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Blossom city experiences

Blossom launch at Outernet, London, April 2024
Blossom launch at Outernet, London, April 2024 | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

A selection of free blossom experiences are taking place this spring, created with help from our partners. From art installations and blossom trails, to yoga and picnic events, there's lots of activities to get involved with across towns and cities near you.

Gateshead

Blossom activities with Gateshead libraries

Enjoy a wealth of blossom activities from arts and crafts to walks and poetry.

The Late Shows

Visit the Shipley Art Gallery and enjoy an evening of crafting and creativity. We'll have a stall with a range of blossom craft activities to get involved in.

Wil Intrigue workshops

Join Wild Intrigue on a range of wildlife experiences along the Tyne Derwent Way.

Staiths Hub

Visit the Staiths Hub every thursday throughout June and enjoy a range of blossom arts and crafts.

  • Dates and times: Thursday weekly in June, 2pm-5pm
  • Location: Dunston Staiths, Staithes Road, Dunston, Gateshead, NE11 9DR
  • For full information, visit Tyne Derwent Ways website

London

Nature's confetti, Outernet

Outernet London – the most visited cultural attraction in the UK – is hosting an immersive blossom experience this April.

Step into the free covered installation and enjoy the power and beauty of ‘nature’s confetti’ – experiencing the illusion of petals raining down from above.

  • Dates and times: 1 April - 31 May, 10am-Late
  • Location: Outernet, Charing Cross Road, WC2H 8LH
  • For further information, visit Outernet London

Blossom weekend

Surround yourself in blossom for the weekend. Enjoy a diverse programme of walks enhanced by augmented reality, workshops for creating short magazines and herbal tonic-making. Activities are free to attend, however you'll need to book your place.

  • Dates and times: 9-12 May
  • Location: London National Park City, 80 Mortimer Street, London, W1W 7FE
  • For further information and how to book, please visit events in London

Manchester

Bloomtown trail, Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester is bloomin' beautiful this spring. Discover your very own Bloomtown using a map that shows the blossom hotspots and green spaces on your doorstep.

People reading a map at a tube station in St Peter's Square, Manchester, Greater Manchester
People reading the Blossomtown Map at St Peter's Square, Manchester, Greater Manchester | © National Trust Images/Paul Harris

Newcastle

Immersive Blossom Experience, Great North Museum Hancock

Visit the Great North Museum: Hancock this spring and bathe in a visual soundscape experience.

  • Dates and times: 25 May-1 June, 10am-5pm
  • Location: Great North Museum: Hancock, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4PT
  • For further information, visit Great North Museum Hancock

Blossom activities with Natural History Society of Northumbria

Join NHSN for a range of blossom inspired activities at their Gosforth Nature Reserve, including free entry to 'Signs of Spring' Lantern and Keyring Making Event.

Breathe and Blossom: Finding calm on Newcastle University Campus

Open to all, join yoga teacher Rosalind Beaumont to explore the Great North Museum's indoor and outdoor spaces, connecting with nature.

  • Dates and times: 28 May, 1pm-2pm
  • Location: Great North Museum: Hancock, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4PT
  • For further information and to book your free place, visit Eventbrite

Plymouth and the Tamar Valley

Blossom walk series

Get outside, meet some new faces and surround yourself in blossom. Book one of our walks this spring. 

Swindon

For further information and a list of activities happening across Swindon, visit South Swindon Parish Council.

 

Blossom in Manchester

Join in with the celebration of blossom

Spring has arrived and nature is throwing a party with pink and white confetti. Join in with the celebration of blossom – discover a range of activities to get involved in. From events and crafts, to meditation and gardening.

Our partners

Outernet London

Outernet London is an immersive entertainment district. A space where music, film, art, gaming and retail experiences come to life in new breathtaking ways courtesy of unique creative and technical abilities.

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People's Postcode Lottery and Postcode Earth Trust

Supported by funds raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery and awarded by Postcode Earth Trust.

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