{"id":6018,"date":"2026-04-26T03:22:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T03:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/6018\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T03:22:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T03:22:08","slug":"skip-amsterdam-these-yorkshire-tulip-spots-are-on-your-doorstep-this-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/6018\/","title":{"rendered":"Skip Amsterdam &#8211; these Yorkshire tulip spots are on your doorstep this spring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>These are some of the best places in Yorkshire to see tulips this season<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"huddersfieldexaminer\" class=\"PremiumArticleBadge_premium-badge-image__ceBDv\" data-testid=\"premium-byline-huddersfieldexaminer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.examinerlive.co.uk\/assets\/huddersfieldexaminer\/images\/premium-byline-huddersfieldexaminer.svg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>04:00, 26 Apr 2026<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0_Darts-Farm-Tulip-Festival.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">You don&#8217;t need to fly to the Netherlands for tulips because <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.examinerlive.co.uk\/news\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Yorkshire<\/a> has its own spectacular displays this spring.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">From a million-bulb field in <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.examinerlive.co.uk\/all-about\/pontefract\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Pontefract<\/a> to Chelsea award-winning Bloms Bulbs, Yorkshire is putting on a show this spring that rivals anything Amsterdam has to offer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">As temperatures rise and the season reaches its peak, a string of tulip festivals and pick-your-own farms across the county are drawing visitors eager to swap the airport queue for a day out on their doorstep.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Here are some of the best places to see tulips across Yorkshire this spring.<\/p>\n<p>Farmer Copley&#8217;s Tulip Festival, Pontefract, West Yorkshire<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Over one million tulip bulbs across more than 100 varieties are on display at Farmer Copley&#8217;s, along with a real working windmill, pick-your-own areas, Dutch-style food and a bar. The festival won Rural and Farm Event of the Year 2025.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">When: From Saturday, April 4 (approximately four weeks)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Price: Midweek \u00a38 + booking fee. Weekends: \u00a311 + booking fee. Under-3s free.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">More information <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/farmercopleys.co.uk\/events\/tulip-festival\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Burnby Hall Gardens Tulip Festival, Pocklington, East Yorkshire<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Over 18,000 tulips in 130 varieties are formally displayed in tubs and flower beds across the historic gardens, planned by Head Gardener Jill Ward.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">When: Saturday, April 18 to Saturday, May 9. Open daily 10am to 5.30pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Price: From \u00a310.45.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">More information <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.burnbyhallgardens.com\/event\/tulip-festival-5\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Spilman&#8217;s Tulip Festival, Sessay, near Thirsk, North Yorkshire<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Over 250,000 tulips across three acres in 50 different varieties, with 12 photo spots, food vans and live music at weekends.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">When: From 10am to 5.30pm. Check the farm&#8217;s social media for exact opening dates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Price: From \u00a37 &#8211; under-2s free. Weekends are expected to sell out; advance booking recommended.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">More information <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spilmans.co.uk\/book-spilmans-experience\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Constable Burton Tulip Festival, Leyburn, North Yorkshire<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The northern show garden for Chelsea award-winning Bloms Bulbs, with over 6,000 tulips across formal and woodland gardens, expert advice on hand, plus homemade light lunches, cakes and cream teas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">When: Saturday, May 2 to Monday, May 4 (early May bank holiday weekend).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Price: Adults from \u00a310, children \u00a35, family \u00a328.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">More information<a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.constableburton.com\/tulip-festival\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\"> here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Yorkshire Live has launched Explore Yorkshire, a new newsletter celebrating God&#8217;s Own County&#8217;s unique identity and destinations \u2014 from days out to weekend breaks and everything in between. <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/data.reachplc.com\/230544245599362\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Sign up here<\/a> to get it direct to your inbox. You can also find the latest events and days out guides across the region on our What&#8217;s On homepage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"These are some of the best places in Yorkshire to see tulips this season 04:00, 26 Apr 2026&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6019,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[23,5480,5481,5479,2335,5478],"class_list":{"0":"post-6018","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-amsterdam","8":"tag-amsterdam","9":"tag-explore-yorkshire","10":"tag-north-yorkshire","11":"tag-pontefract","12":"tag-premium","13":"tag-yorkshire"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6018","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6018"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6018\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6019"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6018"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6018"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6018"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}