As with the visit to Winkworth Arboretum last week, this was a deliberate attempt to visit during springtime after our trip in December last year. It is a convenient halfway point between our house and Richard’s family home.

I was especially keen to head back because of an intriguing sign we saw in December about an electric fence. It was put up to protect thousands of tulip bulbs from hungry badgers and rabbits. While I think we were a little early to see the tulips in their full glory, it looks like the fence has done its job of keeping the bulbs safe.

The bluebells in the woodland were wonderful and well worth the walk. A very good visit, and a much better time of year to see the garden looking colourful.