As you wander around the gardens,

indulge your senses in the delights of spring. What new experiences

will you discover?

Think

See

SmellHear

Touch

Listen to the birds singing, squirrels scuttling up trees or the gentle pitter patter of rain on footpaths.

Take a big deep breath in - what can you smell? Sniff out blossom, pollen and freshly cut grass.

Watch the newborn lambs bouncing around, look out for frogspawn in the lakes or glimpse blue skies.

Look up at the clouds and think about the world around you.

Touch sticky horse chestnut buds or run your fingers through long grass.

Share your sensory experiences with us on our social media pages.

#SpringAtStowe

Blooming fabulousSpring is one of the best times of year to see lots of wonderful flowers coming into bloom around the gardens, particularly in Sleeping Wood, Grecian Valley and near the Church. How many of these can you spot?

Primroses Blossom Daffodils

Hellebores Cyclamen coum Crocuses

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As the gardens emerge from their winter slumber, drink in the smells, sights and sounds of spring at Stowe.

Stowe’s feathery friends certainly bring the gardens to life with their merry chorus of birdsong. From tiny blue tits to soaring red kites, see which species you can see peeping through the blossom and the leaf buds.

Can you match these birds up with the correct name below?

Soaring through the skies

Robin

Red kite

Blue tit

Heron

Blackbird

Canada goose

Swallow

Mallard

Swan

Magpie

Chiffchaff

Egret

We’re all off on a bug hunt...With warmer weather, rain and plants beginning to grow, the minibeast world scuttles out of hibernation, making spring a great time to go bug hunting. What will you find around Stowe today?

Woodlouse Spider Worm

Ladybird Bee Snail

Our top five spring 50 Things challenges

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Discover even more 50 Things challenges to do while out on a walk or at home - nationaltrust.org.uk/50-things-to-do

Have fun with sticks

Discover wild animal clues

Watch a bird

Make friends with a bug

Go welly wandering

Spring seekers