Rode Hall in Scholar Green has opened its booking for its annual Bluebell Walk.

We might have had flurries of snow this week but nature is getting itself ready to launch into Spring.

Rode Hall's stunning grounds are about to blossom into a carpet of bluebells, traditionally linked with ancient woodlands.

And nature lovers are being invited to come and see for themselves the carpet of purple flowers.

Bluebells will soon start to appear all over the country and are a sign spring is in full spring say the Woodland Trust.

 "Enchanting and iconic, bluebells are a favourite with the fairies and a sure sign spring is in full swing," they say.

"The violet glow of a bluebell wood is an incredible wildflower spectacle. 

(Photo: Rode Hall)

"Bluebells are unmistakable bell-shaped perennial herbs. They actually spend the majority of their time underground as bulbs, emerging, often in droves, to flower from April onwards."

Rode Hall's Bluebell Walk takes place from April 28th until May 7th 10 am until 4 pm (closed May 2nd)

A spokesperson for Rode Hall said: "Take the mile long walk through the magical Bluebell Wood, carpeted with the stunning, ancient blue flowers, and wander down to Rode Pool where herons can be spotted nesting on Birthday Island. 

"Along the way there will also be lots of beautiful Springtime flowers to discover including azalea, rhododendrons and narcissi making it a truly wonderful walk and a sure sign that Spring is well and truly here at last"

Tickets for Rode Hall's Bluebell Walk can be bought online from this link: https://beyonk.com/uk/us1p9ige/bluebell-walks?portal=true or at the gate.