Hampton Court Palace’s grounds are filled with colour this Spring in its first ever Tulip Festival.
Over 100,000 bulbs have bloomed in spectacular displays across the regal gardens, in tribute to the estate’s long royal history of tulip cultivation.
First introduced to the British Isles in the 1630s and with around 100 species now in existence, tulip planting at the palace dates back to the reign of Queen Mary II.
Ten different heritage and modern types of the flower have been planted, including Parrot, Triumph, Rembrandt and Darwin tulips.
Visitors can follow a self-guided trail around the grounds, taking in both the courtyards and the gardens.
Graham Dillamore, Gardens and Estates Manager at Historic Royal Palaces, said: “We’re so excited to welcome our visitors back to the palace this spring to experience the dazzling floral displays on offer across our glorious gardens.
“Our gardens team have spent a backbreaking few months hand-planting over 100,000 bulbs and we can’t wait for visitors to enjoy them and their array of colours in full bloom this April.”
For more information and to book, visit: www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/whats-on/tulip-festival-2021
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