Gloucestershire &amp; Worcestershire

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From late April to late May, native English bluebells carpet woodlands around the UK and Glos &amp; Worcs are teaming with the botanical beauties (did you know half the world&#8217;s bluebells are found in the UK?!)



Don&#8217;t forget to make sure any trip is part of the current hour-a-day and close-to-home rules now, here are 9 of my favourites, all easily accessible, and in public areas.







<a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Lassington Wood (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/lassington-wood/" target="_blank">Lassington Wood</a>, Highnam



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Lassington Wood, just outside Highnam in Gloucestershire, is spot-on for a stroll in bluebell season. The bluebells grow wild and wide here, a truly insta-worthy place to see these delicate beauties. Also home to the rare, spotted woodpecker, don&#8217;t you know.







<a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Harebush Woods (opens in a new tab)" href="http://www.harebusheswood.co.uk/" target="_blank">Harebush Woods</a>, Cirencester



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Located on the eastern edge of Cirencester, Harebush woods is a fantastic place to spot vibrant pockets of bluebells. Enter opposite the town&#8217;s Norman Arch in the Abbey Grounds or by the Burford Road allotments. 



70 acres of biodiversity and wildlife await.



<a href="https://www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/nature-reserves/frith-wood" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Frith Wood (opens in a new tab)">Frith Wood</a>, Stroud



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Frith Wood comprises of 24 hectares of ancient woodland on a ridge that overlooks Painswick Valley and Slad Valley. Not only is it a forager&#8217;s paradise (find your wild garlic here for those lockdown dinners) but it&#8217;s also one of the best places to see bluebells. Swathes of them fill the woodland floor, making it perfect for a spring/summer walk. 



<a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Siccaridge Wood (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/nature-reserves/siccaridge-wood" target="_blank">Siccaridge Wood</a>, Stroud



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This lovely walk never fails to delivery bluebells at this time of year. Found between Sapperton and Oakridge, the wood has a sea of bluebells amongst its 26 acres of ancient woodland. You might even spot a roe deer or scurrying dormouse &#8211; both common here.







<a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Foxholes (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/foxholes/" target="_blank">Foxholes</a>, Moreton-in-Marsh 



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Foxholes Wood teeters on the Glos/Ox border, and is a glorious place for bluebell-hunters. Famous for its blue-hued Spring time spectacular, soak up carpets of bluebells which slope down to the River Evenlode.



Taking a wander over in Worcestershire? &#8230; check out these bluebell hotspots.







Tiddesley Wood



The floor of this woodland is awash with stunning bluebells (the handiwork of the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust.)



Find me at: Half a mile west of Pershore, Besford Bridge road, WR10 2AD



Shrawley Wood



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This enchanting lime woodland gives up a spectacular display of bluebells every year.



Find me at: Between Astley Cross and Shrawley. WR6 6TF



Gheluvelt Park



For anyone stuck in a city during lockdown never fear, Worcs parks also have floral appeal. Check out this city park for a lovely display.



Find me at: The Tything, Worcester



Malvern Hills



The slopes of the Malverns are awash with bluebells in the spring.



Find me at: All around, and look especially for the area around Purlieu, between Holly bush quarry and Jubilee Drive.

9 Best Bluebell Walks

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