With spring firmly on the horizon, it's time for the cheery daffodil to bring a little sunshine back into Suffolk and guide us along to longer and sunnier days ahead.
Melford Hall
The grounds of this gorgeous historical stately home are the perfect place for a spring walk. You'll find dense clusters of the bright yellow daffodil alongside a sprinkling of wildflowers close to the northern moat.
Where: Melford Hall, Long Melford, Sudbury CO10 9AA
When: Open from April
More information: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/melford-hall
Ickworth
The garden at Ickworth is like a slice of Italy with a firm British influence. While Ickworth is sensational all year round, the sporadic clumps of blooming daffodils all around the parklands are a rather special sight to behold.
Where: Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5QE
More information: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ickworth
Great Thurlow Hall
Centred around the River Stour, the garden at Great Thurlow Hall is 13 acres of beautiful planting that comes alive in spring with golden trumpets of sunshine and terrific blossom.
Take a wander along the river and inhale the fresh spring air while marvelling at the sights and sounds of springtime. This garden is opening with the National Garden scheme and pre-booking tickets is available.
Where: Great Thurlow, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 7LF
When: Sunday 3rd April between 2 pm and 5 pm
More information: www.ngs.org.uk/great-thurlow-hall
Kentwell Hall
On the grounds of this ornate red-brick Tudor era stately home, you'll find an abundance of daffodils blanketing the grass around the moat while sheep graze close by.
Where: High Street, Long Melford, Sudbury CO10 9BA
More information: www.kentwell.co.uk
Sutton Hoo
Sutton Hoo is famously known as England's most significant Anglo-Saxon burial site but it is also an absolutely fantastic place to spot cheerful daffodils in Spring. With over 245-acres of grounds to explore and a little cafe open on weekends, it's the perfect day out for the family or to take a solo picturesque stroll.
Where: Tranmer House, Woodbridge IP12 3DJ
More information: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sutton-hoo
Nowton Park
Nowton Park becomes awash in yellow during the daffodil season and it certainly makes for a magnificent sight as you walk down the Lime tree avenue where it seems like the trees and golden flowers
Where: Bury Rd, Nowton, Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 5LU
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