Sandringham Estate Norfolk

I was lucky enough to visit Sandringham Estate in North Norfolk this April during the lovely sunny weather we've been having. The grounds are very beautiful at this time of year with some magnificent displays of camilias and daffodils. 

The woodland walk from the entrance to the house was full of colourful surprises and scents. Camelias draped heavily in full blossom along the pathways - I don't think I've seen so many together look so stunning - masses of pink and white flowers paved the way through the woods. 

Other spring flowers were in abundance too - hyacinths - in pinks, whites and blues were scatttered in small clumps, their strong scents wafting; early pink cherry blossoms towered high above the camelias and the bright yellow flowers of mahonia shrubs were a welcome sight. 

Here and there around the grounds there would be the beautiful and welcome sight of a newly flowering magnolia tree - different varities in pale pinks, whites and magenta.

Then daffodils ... banks and swathes of them scattered everywhere: under trees, in sunny glades, along the stream and by the lake. Spring has definitely arrived here in this tranquil place! 

Sandringham Estate is one of the Queen's country estates and retreats and is set in 24 hectares of grounds and gardens. The grounds include woodland and heathland too, which are open to the public free of charge all year round. There is a charge for entry to the house and gardens. Click on the website below for more information.

Sandringham Estate, Norfolk