Top 10 places to see spring flowers in Surrey

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From March, Surrey is awash with colour as the spring flowers including bluebells burst into bloom. Here are a few of the best gardens, parks and woodlands to explore and enjoy the blossoms as spring arrives in Surrey.

Note: It is always best to contact the garden or park before your visit for a "bloom status" update.

 

1.  RHS Garden Wisley

RHS Garden Wisley is well worth a visit throughout the year, but in March the carpets of crocus and daffodils are quite spectacular. This is quickly followed by the most glorious colours as the camellia's magnolias and rhododendrons start to bloom.
Where: RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB 

2.  Savill Gardens

The Azalea walk, when the azaleas are in full of bloom is a sight to behold at The Savill Gardens. Make sure to stroll around Virginia Water Lake and its spectacular follies too. 
Where: Savill Gardens, Wick Lane, Englefield Green, Surrey TW20 0UJ

3. Ramster Gardens

You’ll not be disappointed by the by the abundant display of spring flowering shrubs including Camelias, Magnolias, Azaleas, and Rhododendrons at Ramster Gardens.
Where: Ramster Gardens, Petworth Road, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey GU8 4SN

4. Winkworth Arboretum

The daffadils and bluebell displays at Winkworth Arboretum and the explosion of colour when the rhododendrons bloom is quite spectacular!
Where: Winkworth Arboretum, Hascombe Road, Hascombe, Surrey GU8 4AD

5. Painhill

Painshill, an oasis of calm is a joy to walk around in the springtime. The wild daffodils are glowing with sunshine yellow guaranteed to brighten up even the dullest March day and bluebells in April are a highlight of walk around these stunning 18^th century landscape gardens.
Where: Painshill, Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1JE

6. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

At the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew signed trails take you through the best of the spring flowers, from daffodils in late March to the bluebell carpets of April and May,  Unlock the amazing power of plants and fungi and visit one of the world-leading botanic gardens. There are plenty of places to sit and take in the view too.
Where: Richmond,  TW9 3AB 

 7. Claremont Landscape Garden

Spring offers the chance to stroll through the stunning corridors of rhododendrons and azaleas at Claremont Landscape Garden. There are plenty of places to relax and enjoy the moment!
Where: Claremont Landscape Gardens, Esher, Surrey KT10 9JG 

8.  Guildford Castle Grounds

A walk around the grounds of Guildford Castle Grounds makes a wonderful experience for both the eye and nose at springtime. The vivid tulip beds are simply spectacular in April.
Where: Guildford Castle Grounds, Castle Street, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3TU 

9. Hatchlands Park

There is a real beauty and serenity at Hatchland Park in late April when the grounds are carpeted in a haze of blue as the bluebells start to bloom. With trails and an amazing natural adventure area, Wizard Wix’s, there is also plenty to keep the kids occupied.
Where: Hatchlands Park, East Clandon, Surrey GU4 7RT 

10. Gatton Park

The best spot to see stunning displays of snowdrops in February is the rock garden at Gatton Park. The woodlands that stretch all the way up to Reigate Hill come alive with spectacular bluebells displays in May. 
Where: Gatton Park, Reigate, Surrey RH2 0TW

 

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