As unbelievable as it is some days Spring is once again here and the weather’s beginning to get warmer. This time of year has always been my very favourite as the sun is shining and the flowers are blooming – Spring is such a stunning season.

Every year I take my daughters Bluebells woods near me and take photos of them surrounded by those stunning purple flowers. It’s been such an honour to watch them grow over the years. The girls always enjoy the walk to find that spot; it’s surrounded by bluebells.

Bluebells are a protected flower so if you choose to venture into the woods it is really important that you stick to the pathways and do not trample on the flowers themselves.

I understand it can sometimes be difficult to find these beautiful walks so I’ve compiled a list of beautiful bluebell woods near me in and around the Lincolnshire area:

Dole Wood

Dole wood in Bourne is a stunning woodland that is completely free to visit and has beautiful pathways which (between the months of April and July) are sprinkled with stunning bluebells.

I would definitely recommend taking a trip over to Dole wood and seeing the beauty of springtime bluebells.

The address for Dole Wood is as follows:

Obthorpe Lane

Thurlby

Bourne

Nearest postcode: PE10 0ES

Tattershall Carrs

This beautiful woodland is actually made up of two woods, both housing a variety of stunning animals. One of my favourite memories is looking out for birds and wildlife with my daughters during woodland walks.

Undoubtedly, the bluebells are absolutely stunning and the walk makes a perfect day trip. An added bonus? Dogs are allowed to join you on the walk too!

Elsea Woods

My absolute favourite place to walk through the bluebells is Elsea Woods. The walk is filled with beautiful tracks and pathways leading to meadows filled with the most beautiful wildflowers – in the past me and my girls have had picnics, sat in the sun. Not only is it a great family day out, but the walk is likely to wear out little people.

Barnsdale Woods (LE15 8AB)

Barnsdale woods is well known for its woodland walks, which are most beautiful during bluebell season.  Well worth the drive across to Rutland.  The woods can be best accessed by parking at Whitwell car park & following the footpath west towards the woods. Open every day now and is a great walk for your dogs as they can come off their leads here. It is a stunning walk and makes for lots of photo opportunities

Ferry Meadows, Nene Park in Peterborough

Ferry Meadows has its very own Bluebell wood Broadwalk. This 750 metre long stretch of decking is located near the picturesque Bluebell Wood at the northeast side of Ferry Meadows. The route provides great access to the bluebells by the river, as well as taking you closer to the wildlife on, in and around the water itself.   The open ended path, which is marked as the Riverside Walk on the Ferry Meadows Visitor Map, can be accessed from either Milton Ferry or Ham Bridge. Access from Milton Ferry Bridge takes you on a pleasant path along the river and past the willow tunnel. The route from Ham Bridge meanwhile, will take you directly towards Bluebell Wood.

I have yet to find a good Bluebell wood closer to Spalding than those listed above so if you do know of one then please do let me know.

If you, like I did, wish to capture memories of you and your children in the bluebells with a relaxed, family friendly bluebell photoshoot. You can book one of my bluebell mini sessions scheduled for the 8th of May.  These will take place in one of the bluebell woods near me, the exact location is confirmed a week before once I have been able to identify the best spot for the year.   Booking goes live on April 1st and if you join my mailing list via the form below you’ll get priority booking on the 31st March.

I hope to see you there!