Bluebell
In April and May, our ancient woodlands are 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…
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Enjoy bluebell woodlands
Every spring, many of our woodlands burst into colour with beautiful purple carpets of bluebells.
The Bluebell holiday cottage
Book your stay in our Spurn holiday cottage. Perfect for couples and walkers, get away from it all in this remote location surrounded by water and wildlife, situated close to the Spurn Discovery Centre.
Cafe Volunteer
Do you enjoy tea and cake?! If so, then this is a perfect role for you as we need volunteers to help in our cafe.
Our cafe at Potteric Carr Nature Reserve is a bustling place- a welcome pit…
My project
Craig gives up his time volunteering in the Bluebell Community Garden. Transforming the garden into a positive space for local people to enjoy, Craig has felt himself become relaxed and happier,…
Lowland mixed oak and ash wood
Lowland mixed oak and ash woods include the iconic bluebell woods so central to our notion of British woodland. Mostly quite small and bounded by ancient banks, they are full of history. At their…
Yellow archangel
As the bluebells fade, yellow archangel takes its turn to impress, with golden-yellow flowers carpeting our ancient woodlands.
Red campion
Just as the bluebells finish flowering in our woodlands, the rose-red blooms of red campion start to brighten up the woodland floor. Look for this pretty plant in hedges and roadsides, too.
Moorlands Nature Reserve
This small Edwardian woodland garden is part of the ancient Forest of Galtres and is ablaze with colour in spring. Snowdrop, primrose, daffodil and bluebell form a backdrop to a succession of…
New winter opening hours and programme at Spurn Discovery Centre
From Sunday 3rd November, the Spurn Discovery Centre and café will move to winter opening hours.
Practical Conservation Day - Low Wood
Would you like to get stuck into some outdoor conservation work?
Join us for a day of practical conservation and reserve management tasks at Low Wood, an attractive, secluded woodland…
Early purple orchid
The Early purple orchid is one of the first orchids to pop up in spring. Look for its pinkish-purple flowers from April, when bluebells still carpet our woodland floors. Its leaves are dark green…