A walk in Haworth Park is a must this spring. The birds are singing, the trees are now showing their fresh-green leaves and the wild flowers are so beautiful. On the banking, a carpet of forget-me-nots delights the eye. Bluebells, especially near the quarry, scent the air. Elsewhere in the park, there are swathes of pink purslane and large clusters of ransoms. Cow parsley, buttercups, daises and dandelions are in profusion, while the tiny germander speedwell can be found in the grass. In the rose garden, the cherry tree is full of pink blossom. Round the park, the horse chestnut trees are sporting their large white cone flowers. Below the house, the rhododendrons are flowering. The large areas of bistort are now in leaf, so the flowers won’t be far behind. Butterflies are starting to appear and the mining bees are back under the hedge. The squirrels can still be seen, even though the trees are no longer bare. It’s a special place.
