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Where to See Bluebells in Bury St Edmunds and Beyond
Where to see Bluebells in Bury St Edmunds
Known as fairy flowers, bluebells thrive where there are ancient woodlands and Suffolk has many of them around the town of Bury St Edmunds. In Greek legend, the bluebell symbolizes constancy and everlasting love.
National Trust Ickworth

Bluebells at National Trust Ickworth, near Bury St Edmunds
At National Trust Ickworth you can see bluebells flourishing Seen here flourishing in the woods, both native and Spanish Bluebell varieties.
You can also see the beautiful bluebells in the Spring section of the Italianate Garden in front of the house, perfect for photos.

Bluebells at National Trust Ickworth, near Bury St Edmunds
Bradfield Woods

Bluebells at Bradfield Woods, near Bury St Edmunds
In April and May, the ancient woodland at Bradfield Woods is awash with the much-loved, nodding heads of the bluebell. Millions of bulbs can exist in just one wood, giving rise to the 'blue carpets' that are a springtime joy.
The bluebell spends most of the year as bulb underground in ancient woodland, only emerging to flower and leaf from April onwards. This early flowering allows it to make the most of the sunlight that is still able to make it to the forest floor habitat, before the canopy becomes too dense. Millions of bulbs may exist in one bluebell wood, causing the blue carpets we so keenly associate with spring, and new plants are sometimes able to split off from these bulbs and grow as clones.
Did you know, the bluebell's Latin name, Hyacinthoides, comes from a Greek myth: when the Prince Hyacinthus died, the tears of the god Apollo spelled the word 'alas' on the petals of the hyacinth flower that sprang up from his blood. Non-scriptameans unlettered and distinguishes the bluebell from the similar-looking hyacinth.

Bluebells at Bradfield Woods, near Bury St Edmunds
Haughley Park

Bluebells at Haughley Park
Between late April and early May, six acres of bluebells burst into bloom creating a spectacular blue-carpet effect in Haughley Park Woods.
On two Sundays during this period, the private Suffolk estate opens its gates so people can enjoy this wonderful display of natural beauty.
Take a stroll and see the stunning bluebell display in the woods and delight in the beautiful landscaped gardens around the manor house.
Bluebell Sundays take place on the last Sunday in April and first Sunday in May each year.

Bluebells at Haughley Park
Priestley Wood

Bluebells at Priestley Wood
Considered to be one of the finest woods in Suffolk for its rich plant life.
What's thought to be the county's last wild pear tree can be found at Priestley Wood, Needham Market, as well as several species of orchid. Mid-April to early-June is usually an ideal time to visit for a great display of bluebells, or to listen for the song of the nightingale.
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