Spring has sprung!

 Its only a few weeks since we were all shivering in the cold but the waiting is over and spring has finally arrived at Beningbrough! The blue skies arrived just in time for our Sirens to Celebrations bank holiday weekend activities and the grounds are full of the sights and smells of spring time.

This blossom has just arrived, changing the landscape and continuing to bloom through May.

In the walled garden the tulips are appearing, along with less pretty but more tasty vegetables which you will be able to enjoy in  the walled garden restaurant later in the year.

 

The pear arch is starting to come to life, and will soon be framing the walled garden with an abundance of fruit.

  

 At Pike Pond the bluebells are springing up all around us - laying a colourful carpet for a walk through the park.

  The daffodils arrived later than usual this year due to the cold weather, so they are still surrounding the house now.

The calves I met in the parkland seemed to be enjoying the sunshine...

 ...and the fish no longer need to brave freezing waters in the East Formal garden!

 The excitement of our bank holiday weekend may be over but there is still plenty to enjoy in the sunshine at Beningbrough. Our World War II themed trail is still here to explore through both the house and the gardens as more and more plant life starts to emerge. And there is croquet on the lawn waiting for some very special visitors in June...

(see our events page for details!)