Warwickshire &amp; West Midlands

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Fancy joining in with Hanami – the ancient Japanese tradition of &#8220;flower viewing&#8221; and celebrating blossom, synonymous with spring picnics, under the sakura trees? Last year here in the UK the National Trust piloted its first #BlossomWatch campaign when the country had just entered lockdown. And, with thousands getting involved, they’re once again asking people to share photos of blush-tinted blooms to lift spirits through nature.



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If you fancy trying a bit of Hanami here in Warwickshire and the West Midlands, now is the perfect time as trees burst into flower. Here’s some of the best local hotspots.



<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/upton-house-and-gardens" target="_blank">Upton House&nbsp;and Gardens</a>, near Edge Hill



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This 1930s National Trust garden is a little bit special on the blossom front. There’s the cherry blossom in the Wild Garden, including the spectacular Tibetan cherry tree &#8211; Prunus Serrula &#8211; with its striped bark which looks best at this time of year.



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 The orchard which blooms into life in April and May is designated a &#8220;silent space&#8221; by the National Trust, which recommends you turn off your mobile and immerse yourself in the sounds of nature without any distractions. 



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The gardens are open from 10am &#8211; 5pm. Book tickets well ahead of your visit. 



<a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/charlecote-park">Charlecote Park</a>, nr Wellesbourne, Warwick 



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A passion for Victorian plants by former lady of the manor, Mary Elizabeth Lucy, still influences the gardens. Now that&nbsp;the apricot, apple and pear blossom&nbsp;is out in bloom in Green Court,&nbsp;the bees are happy. Head to the formal riverside parterre if you&#8217;re looking for Instagram inspo.



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<a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/baddesley-clinton">Baddesley Clinton</a>, Rising Lane, Baddesley Clinton 



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Take a gentle stroll in the walled garden or the orchard on this secluded estate in the Forest of Arden and be greeted with the delightful sight of a variety of trees in blossom. Pre-book.



<a href="https://hillclosegardens.com/">Hill Close Gardens</a>, Warwick



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These restored &#8216;hidden&#8217; Victorian hedged gardens of historic importance with Grade II listed summer houses have 70 Apple Trees displaying beautiful blossom in spring. Open 11am-4pm. Entry: adults £5; children 5-17yrs £1, includes garden trail; and children under 5 free. 



<a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/warmemorialpark">War Memorial Park</a>, Coventry



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Walk through the spectacular rows of cherry blossom trees at this city centre park, where the trees are named after fallen soldiers. There&#8217;s also a new Japanese Peace Garden designed in partnership with local school children. Key feature include the ‘Islands of Peace’, a gingko tree, viewing platforms, Japanese Sakura trees &#8211; and a new cherry orchard. Free.



<a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wightwick-manor-and-gardens">Wightwick Manor and Gardens</a>, Wightwick Bank, Wolverhampton 



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Theodore Mander, part of a 19th-century family of industrialists in the area, and his wife Flora decorated its interiors with the designs of William Morris and his Arts and Crafts contemporaries. It&nbsp;remains a vision of a late Victorian private home set in 17 acres of woodland and Edwardian gardens designed by celebrated landscape designer Thomas Mawson with a number of outdoor ‘rooms’. &nbsp;The ornamental cherry tree is a beautiful sight in full bloom on the tennis court lawn carrying scented white blossom during April and May. Pre-book visit.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Brindleyplace, Birmingham</h2>



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Brindleyplace, in the centre of Birmingham, might seem an implausable place to spy cherry blossom this spring – but this quieter than normal restaurant quarter is in full bloom. The best spot for hanami? Look outside <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ikon-gallery.org/visit/" target="_blank">Ikon Gallery</a>, a contemporary art space inside a striking neo-gothic 1880s red-brick &#8211; temporarily closed.



<a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hidcote">Hidcote</a>, Glos, near Shipston-on-Stour



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The grounds here are divided into a series of &#8216;outdoor rooms&#8217; with different themes. Hidcote&#8217;s former owner Lawrence Johnston, a talented garden designer, planted a wealth of cherry trees in its orchard. Pre-book your visit.

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