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APPLE DAY</STRONG> Signs of Spring Enjoy the colours, flavours and wildlife of Spring in the East of England - with our special information sheet highlighting seasonal activities and events. Contents Daffodils 1 Bird Song 3 Bluebells 4 Lambing Time 4 Daffodils These trumpet-shaped flowers herald the start of spring, with their colourful blooms. Fantastic massed displays can be viewed in many of the region’s civic parks and gardens. Places to visit include: Bedfordshire The Embankment (Bedford) Set in the heart of the town centre, these formal Victorian gardens offer flowers and foliage beside one of England’s finest river settings. +44 (0)1234 215226. www.bedford.gov.uk The Swiss Garden (Old Warden, nr. Biggleswade) Late Regency garden created in the 1820’s by Lord Ongley. Thatched buildings, ponds and spectacular grotto/fernery. Open daily, 1000-1600. Admission charge. +44 (0)1767 627927. www.shuttleworth.org Woburn Abbey 21 acres of informal gardens, mainly grass with some borders and specimen trees. Open daily, 1000-1630. Admission charge. +44 (0)1525 290333. www.woburnabbey.co.uk Cambridgeshire Cambridge This famous University city is noted for its wonderful patchwork of parks and gardens. Visit Christ’s Pieces (around 10,000 bulbs), Jubilee Gardens at Jesus Green (around 40,000 bulbs) and The Backs (where you can enjoy a punt ride beside the daffodils). +44 (0)871 226 8006. www.visitcambridge.org Wimpole Hall and Home Farm (Arrington, nr. Royston) Glorious display of daffodils and narcissus in full bloom. They were Elsie Bambridge’s favourite flower – she was the last owner of Wimpole. Open Saturday 29 March to Thursday 3 April, daily, 1030-1700. Admission charge. +44 (0)1223 206000. www.wimpole.org www.visiteastofengland.com 1 Produced by East of England Tourism 1 The village of Thriplow (nr. Royston) holds an annual Daffodil Weekend on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 April (1100-1700). This annual tradition was started in 1969, in an attempt to raise money for repairing the church. The village is transformed by its massed displays of bright yellow daffodils - alongside the road, on public places and within private village gardens. Visitors can explore, plus enjoy other activities. +44 (0)1763 208538. www.thriplow.org Essex Bridge End Gardens (Saffron Walden) Beautifully restored listed Grade II Victorian garden. Open daylight hours. Admission free. +44 (0)1799 510510. www.uttlesford.gov.uk Castle Park (Colchester) Splendid Victorian park, set around the Norman castle keep in the town centre. Formal planting and historic features. +44 (0)1206 282920. www.visitcolchester.com Southend-on-Sea This popular seaside resort is famous for its award-winning parks and gardens. See massed displays of daffodils at the Cliff Gardens and Southchurch Park. +44 (0)1702 215120. www.visitsouthend.co.uk Hertfordshire Knebworth House, Gardens and Park (nr. Stevenage) Tranquil gardens, with walks through the daffodils in the Wilderness and Woodland areas. Open from Saturday 15 March, 1100-1700. Admission charge. +44 (0)1438 812661. www.knebworthhouse.com Norfolk Blickling Hall, Garden and Park (nr. Aylsham) Colourful garden surrounding magnificent Jacobean mansion. Spring offers a wondrous display of over 2,000 hyacinths, 100,000 daffodils, 3,000 tulips and a host of magnificent magnolia trees. There are guided tours on most days at 1400. Open from 15 March, Wednesday to Sunday, 1015-1715. Admission charge. +44 (0)1263 738030. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Oxburgh Hall (Oxborough, nr. Swaffham) Moated manor house built 1482, with surrounding gardens. Open from 15 March, Monday to Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 1100-1700. Admission charge. +44 (0)1366 328258. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Langley School (nr. Loddon) Annual Daffodil Day on Sunday 30 March (1000-1600), featuring massed displays of daffodils, plus a country fair with crafts and entertainment. Admission charge. +44 (0)1508 528812. www.langleyschool.co.uk Suffolk Kentwell Hall and Gardens (Long Melford, nr. Sudbury) Beautiful moated red-brick Tudor manor with extensive gardens. Open for spring bulbs on Sundays from the 10 February, 1100-1600. Admission charge. +44 (0)1787 310207. www.kentwell.co.uk Melford Hall (Long Melford) Celebrated Elizabethan house. Ancient deer park and Edwardian style gardens. Open from 22 March, Wednesday to Sunday, 1330-1700. Admission charge. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Nowton Park (Bury St. Edmunds) Country park with woodlands, pasture, ponds and mature trees. Lime Avenue comes alive with massed displays of daffodils (over 100,000). +44 (0)1284 757067. www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk 2 www.visiteastofengland.com 2 Produced by East of England Tourism Bird Song Take a wander in our ancient woodlands, which in spring are filled with bird song. Places to visit include: Balls Wood (nr. Hertford, Hertfordshire) - a mix of old Hornbeam, with areas of Ash, Field Maple and Conifer. Butterflies, breeding birds and insects. Several small ponds. Good for spring birdsong and wildflowers. www.wildlifebcnp.org Bradfield Woods (nr. Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk) - one of Britain's finest ancient woodlands. Under continuous traditional management since 1252. Butterflies, Nightingale, deer and spring flowers (Oxlip). www.suffolkwildlife.co.uk Brampton Wood (nr. Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire) - comprises Oak, Ash and Field Maple. Supports wide variety of plants and animals. Particularly noted for butterflies, birds, Dormice and Wild Pears. Second largest ancient woodland in county. www.wildlifebcnp.org Foxley Wood (nr. Dereham, Norfolk) - largest remaining ancient woodland in county, comprising Oak, Field Maple and Lime. Spring and summer flora, fungi, woodland birds and butterflies. www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk Maulden Wood (nr. Ampthill, Bedfordshire) - mix of semi-natural broadleaf woodland, acidic grassland and Conifer plantations, home to Dormice, spring wildflowers, Muntjac Deer and Adder. One of the county’s largest remnants of ancient woodland. www.forestry.gov.uk Monks Wood National Nature Reserve (nr. Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire) - largest wood in county, comprising Oak, Ash and Hazel, with rides, glades and ponds. Bluebells, butterflies, Muntjac Deer, Nightingale and Woodcock. www.englishnature.org.uk Norsey Wood (nr. Billericay, Essex) - ancient coppiced woodland (Oak, Sweet Chestnut and Hornbeam). Covers 175 acres, with its history dating back some 400 years. Variety of flora and fauna, including Bluebells, woodpecker and fungi. www.basildon.gov.uk RSPB Wolves Wood (nr. Hadleigh, Suffolk) - ancient woodland, with a network of rides and 46 ponds. The reserve is best visited early on a spring morning for a variety of birdsong, including Nightingales from mid-April to mid-May. www.rspb.org.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------- Don’t miss the special Nightingale Festival Week at Paxton Pits Nature Reserve (nr. St. Neots, Cambridgeshire) www.paxton-pits.org.uk - running from Saturday 3 to Saturday 10 May (various times). Join local experts for guided walks and talks around the reserve – and hear these wonderful songsters in full voice. Admission charge. +44 (0)1480 406795. RSPB Titchwell Marsh Nature Reserve (nr. Hunstanton, Norfolk) www.rspb.org.uk has ‘spring’ guided walks in March: Monday 3, Wednesday 5, Thursday 6, Monday 10, Wednesday 12, Thursday 13, Monday 17, Wednesday 19, Thursday 20, Monday 24 to Friday 28 and Monday 31. 0930 (Monday, Thursday and Friday); 1300 (Tuesday and Wednesday). Spot avocets and marsh harriers. Admission charge. +44 (0)1485 210779. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn Chorus Walks Pre-booking is essential for these events. Saturday 29 March (0600) - Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden (South Walsham, Norfolk). Includes a boat trip and breakfast. Admission charge. +44 (0)1603 270449. www.fairhavengarden.co.uk 3 www.visiteastofengland.com 3 Produced by East of England Tourism Sunday 6 April (0615-0830) - How Hill National Nature Reserve (nr. Ludham, Norfolk). An early morning exploration aboard the ‘Electric Eel’ boat. Tea and croissants. Admission charge. +44 (0)1692 678763. www.broads-authority.gov.uk Sunday 13 April (0800-1030) - RSPB Strumpshaw Fen Nature Reserve (nr. Norwich, Norfolk). Admission charge. +44 (0)1603 715191. www.rspb.org.uk Saturday 19 April (0645-0930) - Hinchingbrooke Country Park (Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire). Bacon roll, tea and coffee. Admission charge. +44 (0)1480 451568. www.huntsdc.gov.uk Friday 25 April (0500-0700) - Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve (nr. Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk). Admission charge. +44 (0)1284 728706. www.suffolkwildlife.co.uk Saturday 26 April (0430) - Brandon Country Park (Suffolk). Includes a breakfast bap and hot drink. Admission charge. +44 (0)1842 810185. www.suffolk.gov.uk Saturday 26 April and Saturday 3 May (0430) - Abberton Reservoir (Layer-de-la-Haye, nr. Colchester, Essex). Includes BBQ breakfast. Admission charge. +44 (0)1206 738172. www.essexwt.org.uk Saturday 26 April and Sunday 25 May (0600-0900) - Welney Wetland Centre (nr. March, Cambridgeshire). Admission charge. +44 (0)1353 860711. www.wwt.org.uk/welney Sunday 27 April and Saturday 3 May (0430-0830) - Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre (Billericay, Essex). Full cooked breakfast included. Admission charge. +44 (0)1268 711001. www.essexwt.org.uk Saturday 3 May (0445-0745) - Marston Vale Millennium Country Park (Marston Moretaine, nr. Bedford, Bedfordshire). Includes English breakfast. Admission charge. +44 (0)1234 767037. www.marstonvale.org Sunday 4 May (0730-1000) - Sheringham Park (Norfolk).
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