SPRING has arrived at National Trust properties across Worcestershire.

Hanbury Hall and Croome are celebrating the season by participating in the trust's national blossom watch, which derives from the Japanese tradition of Hanami, which translates to ‘flower viewing’.

The annual Blossom Watch also contributes to the organisation's work to bring back blossom landscapes across the UK by planting them across the country.

The trusts encourage visitors to share their blossom pictures on social media to celebrate spring and uplift spirits.

On top of the Blossom Watch, Hanbury Hall will host a special Festival of Blossom, where visitors can enjoy blossom bathing, crafts and displays between April 15 and 30.