Spring flowers encircle a tree in the grounds of Hodsock Priory, Nottinghamshire

A superb example of a Giant Thistle in the Herb Garden of Rufford Park, Nottinghamshire.

A stunning carpet of Heather and Gorse at Gwennap Head near Porthgwarra, Cornwall. The area is well known for passing bird species such as Skuas, Petrels and Whimbreds. A colony of breeding Gannets are also located nearby.

A stunning carpet of Heather and Gorse at Gwennap Head near Porthgwarra, Cornwall. The area is well known for passing bird species such as Skuas, Petrels and Whimbreds. A colony of breeding Gannets are also located nearby.

A stunning carpet of Heather and Gorse at Gwennap Head near Porthgwarra, Cornwall. The area is well known for passing bird species such as Skuas, Petrels and Whimbreds. A colony of breeding Gannets are also located nearby.

A stunning carpet of Heather and Gorse at Gwennap Head near Porthgwarra, Cornwall. The area is well known for passing bird species such as Skuas, Petrels and Whimbreds. A colony of breeding Gannets are also located nearby.

A striking contrast of yellow and orange flowers in the Herb Garden of Rufford Country Park

A striking contrast of yellow and orange flowers in the Herb Garden of Rufford Country Park

With its 207 acres Markeaton Park is one of Derby's largest parks. Purchased by the Mundy family in 1516 the house was rebuilt in 1755 and the Orangery and Stables added around 1771.

A beautiful mix of blue and lilac in these tiny delicate flowers in Rufford Park Herb Garden, Nottinghamshire

A spectacular display of spring Daffodils on Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire

A beautiful mix of blue and lilac in these tiny delicate flowers in Rufford Park Herb Garden, Nottinghamshire

Daffodils in Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire

A spectacular display of spring Daffodils on Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire

An ""ants eye"" view of a pair of Daffodils.

Carn Brea is the most westerly hill in Britain and rises to 657 feet. Views from the summit are impressive and encompass St. Just to the north, Land's End to the west and Mounts Bay to the south-east. A Bronze Age Chambered Barrow is located on the summit of the hill along with the site of a medieval chapel.

Carn Brea is the most westerly hill in Britain and rises to 657 feet. Views from the summit are impressive and encompass St. Just to the north, Land's End to the west and Mounts Bay to the south-east. A Bronze Age Chambered Barrow is located on the summit of the hill along with the site of a medieval chapel.

Carn Brea is the most westerly hill in Britain and rises to 657 feet. Views from the summit are impressive and encompass St. Just to the north, Land's End to the west and Mounts Bay to the south-east. A Bronze Age Chambered Barrow is located on the summit of the hill along with the site of a medieval chapel.

Carn Brea is the most westerly hill in Britain and rises to 657 feet. Views from the summit are impressive and encompass St. Just to the north, Land's End to the west and Mounts Bay to the south-east. A Bronze Age Chambered Barrow is located on the summit of the hill along with the site of a medieval chapel.

Carn Brea is the most westerly hill in Britain and rises to 657 feet. Views from the summit are impressive and encompass St. Just to the north, Land's End to the west and Mounts Bay to the south-east. A Bronze Age Chambered Barrow is located on the summit of the hill along with the site of a medieval chapel.

A striking display of spring wildflowers in this quiet country lane in Blidworth. The village of Blidworth was settled as early as the 14th century but most of the homes were built to house miners working at the local colliery. The mine operated from 1926 to 1989.

A striking display of spring wildflowers in this quiet country lane in Blidworth. The village of Blidworth was settled as early as the 14th century but most of the homes were built to house miners working at the local colliery. The mine operated from 1926 to 1989.

A striking display of spring wildflowers in this quiet country lane in Blidworth. The village of Blidworth was settled as early as the 14th century but most of the homes were built to house miners working at the local colliery. The mine operated from 1926 to 1989.

Nature takes over in this field near Horncastle with a stunning display of natural colour.

Tortoiseshell butterfly on a summer flower in the grounds of Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire.

Tortoiseshell butterflies gather on summer flowers in the grounds of Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire.

Tortoiseshell butterflies gather on summer flowers in the grounds of Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire.

A Comma butterfly resting on flowers in Allestree Park. The Park is a mixture of woodland and open spaces including a golf course.

A Red Admiral butterfly resting on flowers in Allestree Park. The Park is a mixture of woodland and open spaces including a golf course.

A Red Admiral butterfly resting on flowers in Allestree Park. The Park is a mixture of woodland and open spaces including a golf course.

A Comma butterfly resting on flowers in Allestree Park. The Park is a mixture of woodland and open spaces including a golf course.

A Painted Lady butterfly resting on flowers in Allestree Park. The Park is a mixture of woodland and open spaces including a golf course.

A superb example of a Giant Thistle in the Herb Garden of Rufford Park, Nottinghamshire.