Bluebells in Enys Gardens

There are so many beautiful places to see Spring bluebells here in Cornwall.

Walking through dappled woodlands and valleys of blue is one of the best ways to spend a sunny Spring day, for sure! Some of my favourite places to see the bluebells include Godolphin House, Trelissick Gardens and Tehidy Woods.

But on this particular day, Olivia and I chose a walk around Enys Gardens.

I must be honest, I’d totally forgotten this place existed until Olivia mentioned it earlier. I’ve heard about it once or twice in passing, but have never been before – which is silly considering how close it is to everywhere I usually am (tucked away on the outskirts of Penryn)!

The privately run estate is pretty vast – around 1,000 acres of farmland and woodland, with 30 acres of maintained gardens and meadows – and is famous for its bluebells. We visited towards the end of the season really; their main ‘bluebell festival’ week is the 29th April ’til 7th May – but it was still truly stunning.

There’s often events here too, and visitors can walk around the old houses and stables, or stop off at the cafe for a cream tea! I hadn’t realised but dogs are also allowed on leads; we saw lots when we were there! It’s a great place to take them to let them have a sniff at all the flowers and plants along the way (just don’t let them jump in the ponds…).

I’m excited to visit again with Pepper for a relaxing dog walk, and I’m glad to have discovered this place that’s so nearby and so peaceful. Also I have to say I love the name… for years I’ve vowed to name my son Enys if I have children! Random fact about me, but there ya go.

If you’re keen to go see the fantastic carpet of bluebells at the Enys woodlands, you’ve probably got about a week or two left to see the full beauty! But don’t worry, there are plenty of other flowers – like the gorgeous wisteria – to have a smell of as well.

Have you got out to see the bluebells this Spring?

Never miss a post! Follow on Bloglovin:
Follow

Thanks to Olivia for the portraits as usual :)