We have had quite a lot of sunshine recently and suddenly spring seems to be nearly here at last. We visited Chippenham Park near Ely and found some glorious displays of spring flowers. The park has one of the greatest displays of snowdrops, hellebores and aconites in East Anglia.
There are circa 330 acres of parkland, including a lake, kitchen garden and tea rooms, formal gardens, woodland walks, canals and rose borders.
Wander along the pretty woodland walks and you will come upon spendid swathes of snowdrops, which carpet the woodland floor and give stunning views. Cross the lawned areas and you will find crocus displays and magnificent groups of aconites mixed with snowdrops. Alongside the lake pathways are clumps of hellobores and snowdrops reflecting in the water.
There are stunning arrays of spring flowers and colour here: shades of white, yellows and purples. They are an uplifting sight after the dark nights and short days of winter. It's as if the flowers suddenly pierce all the gloom of January and February, standing tall against the elements and heralding the start of change. Just as we feel ready for a change, Spring begins to find its way for us.
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