Ashridge Estate named second best in UK to see bluebells

Bluebells at Ashridge Estate in Hertfordshire <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>
Bluebells at Ashridge Estate in Hertfordshire (Image: Supplied)
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A Hertfordshire park has been named the second best place in the UK to see bluebells this spring.

Ashridge Estate, which has 2,000 hectares of land, is renowned for its display of bluebells, according to car rental company SIXT.

The company's data also reveals that the average temperature at the woodland is 16(ºC).

It also states that there have been 11,000 Google searches relating to the estate in the past month.

A spokesperson for SIXT said: "Ashridge Estate is a beautiful park that's renowned for its display of bluebells, which attracts a large number of visitors every year. 

"Early May is when you can expect to see the bluebells, the average temperature is 15.0ºC, giving visitors the perfect opportunity to see the bluebells in full bloom, and in the sun."



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