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" April and early May is the time of year to see beautiful carpets of bluebells in woodland, depending on general and local weather conditions. Bluebells like moist and shady conditions, so they generally grow in wooded areas. It&amp;#039;s illegal to dig up wild bluebells (unless you own the land) and it&amp;#039;s illegal to sell them. Any you see for sale in garden centres will be Spanish bluebells (Hyacinthoides hispanica rather than the English bluebell Hyacinthoides non-scripta). In England and Wales you can pick the leaves and flowers for your own use (in Scotland you may be charged). However, the flowers are quick to wilt so you probably won&amp;#039;t be able to enjoy them at home as much as you - and other people - will enjoy them in the wild. These are some of the best\u00A0sites for bluebell walks in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, from the National Trust and Woodland Trust. See bluebells in the Southeast Ashridge, Hertfordshire The four-and-a-half-mile waymarked trail can be covered in sections, and has a stunning display of bluebells and an array of wildlife coming back to life in the spring. Heartwood Forest, Hertfordshire Enjoy the bluebells in the Woodland Trust&amp;#039;s largest new native woodland, near St Albans. Emmetts Garden, Kent One of the highest points in Kent, with views of the Weald and North Downs. The woodland slopes are carpeted with bluebells. Sheffield Park and Gardens, East Sussex\u00A0Its wooded glades surrounding four lakes are where you&amp;#039;ll\u00A0see the bluebells, as well as a diverse range of\u00A0wildlife. Brede High Woods, East Sussex\u00A0 Situated in the High Weald area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, see lots of bluebells, as well as other rare wildlife species. Box Hill, Surrey A National Trust site with stunning views,\u00A0follow the track through the woods to Juniper Top for the best bluebell sightings. Hatchlands Park, Surrey Little Wix Wood is renowned for a wonderful display of bluebells. The wood can be accessed via the two-mile Long Walk around the estate (a walk leaflet is available). For further information call 01483 222482. Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey Set on hillside overlooking a lake, bluebells are just one of its seasonal delights. East Anglia and the Midlands Blickling Estate, Norfolk The five-mile waymarked estate walk will take you through the Great Wood and if you wander from the path you&amp;#039;ll come across a wonderful display of bluebells. Clumber Park\u00A0Woods, Nottinghamshire A beautiful expanse of parkland, heath and woods Trench Wood, Worcestershire\u00A0As well as its display of bluebells, this ancient woodland is also a fantastic place to spot the many types of butterfly which flutter to life in spring. The Northwest Skelghyll Woods, Ambleside, Cumbria\u00A0Amble around\u00A0the ancient woodland with some of Britain&amp;#039;s tallest trees, and enjoy spotting bluebells. Sea Wood, Cumbria\u00A0Wander through the semi-natural ancient woodland spotting bluebells before picnicking on the shingle beach of Ulverston Sands. Hardcastle Crags, West Yorkshire A hidden beauty spot near Hebden Bridge. The three-mile Mill Walk is the ideal place to see a mass of bluebells in spring. The Southwest Kingston Lacy, Dorset The two-and-a-half-mile woodland walk on the estate is a great place to see the annual display of bluebells. For further information call 01208 883402. Buckland Abbey Woods, Devon\u00A0The\u00A0waymarked trails are a riot of colour through the seasons, with an unmissable carpet of bluebells in spring. Lanhydrock, Cornwall At the start of the one-and-a-half-mile Great Wood and Avenue Walk you&amp;#039;ll come across the Bluebell wood, famed for its carpet of colour in the spring. Wales Chirk Castle, Wrexham\u00A0Stretch your legs and take a walk round the fascinating parkland and discover a landscape full of ancient trees, wildflowers, including bluebells, plus birds and bugs. Northern Ireland Lisnabreeny, Co. Down\u00A0 You&amp;#039;ll hear the waterfall in this attractive glen near Belfast, and you&amp;#039;ll see\u00A0the carpets of bluebells and wood anemones in spring. Killaloo Wood, Co Down This wood, in the Faughan river valley, is largely composed of oaks, carpeted beneath with bluebells. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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