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Tulips at Houghton is a vibrant new spring event taking place from 11 April 2026 (until early May). Planned in collaboration with leading bulb specialists Peter Nyssen, who supplied the tulip bulbs, the planting will transform the award-winning five-acre Walled Garden into a spectacular celebration of spring colour.
Set against the sights and sounds of the season, visitors will wander through avenues of blossom and enjoy a rich display of early-flowering plants and bulbs. The tulip displays have been carefully designed to complement each distinct area of the Walled Garden, evolving subtly over the weeks. Visitors can expect species tulips naturalised beneath old fruit trees, bold drifts of later-flowering varieties in borders and walkways, and numerous potted displays throughout the garden. Find out more.
The tulip varieties have been selected to coincide with the Walled Garden's anticipated opening on Saturday 11 April, and displays are expected to continue until early May, subject to seasonal conditions. Visitors are encouraged to sign up for email updates via www.houghtonhall.com, where progress will also be shared alongside updates on Instagram and Facebook.
