"At 27 acres in size, Perivale Wood sits just next to the Central line railway and is one of the oldest dedicated nature reserves in the UK. Set up as a bird sanctuary at a time when all around here were fields, it was an unusually farsighted vision of how urban sprawl could someday leave no large swathes of woodland for birds."
"Now, each spring, the woods are blanketed by a vast number of bluebells, which turn otherwise green and brown floors into a riot of violet-blue flowers that carpet the landscape. They open the nature reserve when they hope the bluebells will be at their bluest and bestest - which this year is estimated to be Saturday 18th and Saturday 25th April."
"The wood is about a 10-minute walk from Perivale tube station on the Central line, and TfL currently shows no planned engineering works on the two open days. However, be aware that there are ongoing problems on the Central line, so there could be long gaps between trains."
Perivale Wood, a 27-acre nature reserve in west London adjacent to the Central line railway, opens to the public for two days in April to display its spectacular bluebell carpet. Established as a bird sanctuary when the surrounding area was farmland, it represents early urban conservation foresight. Each spring, thousands of bluebells transform the woodland floor into violet-blue flowers. This year's opening dates are April 18th and 25th, with ticket prices at £5.50 for adults and £2 for children. All proceeds support reserve maintenance. The reserve is accessible via a 10-minute walk from Perivale tube station, with refreshments and facilities available during visits.
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