As well as longer, lighter days and beautiful, blossoming flowers, one of the best aspects of spring is getting to see adorable lambs gambolling across the countryside.
There are many places to view an abundance of these young, fluffy animals. Here are some of the best National Trust sites and walks where lambs will be aplenty.
1. Brecon Beacons, Wales
Go for a glorious springtime walk on the Brecon Beacons, in the Welsh county of Powys, and you'll spot newborn lambs frolicking about in the Tarell Valley. The baby animals will not be the only thing to impress you, as the scenery is breathtaking.
2. Arlington Court, Devon
If you find yourself in Devon during the Easter holidays, then you should head to Arlington Court where you can see Jacob lambs and ewes.
3. Brockhampton Estate, Herefordshire
This gorgeous estate in Herefordshire is a top spot for lamb watching. Also walk the fields at Lower Brockhampton to see more lovable Jacob lambs. And the striking medieval manor house is a plus.
4. Gibside, Tyne and Wear
One of the best areas to find lambs in the North East of England is at Gibside, an estate in the Derwent Valley. During the spring, Gibside often holds lambing days where children can say hello to the lambs. An extra treat is seeing newly-hatched chicks.
5. Scotney Castle, Kent
Visit this truly beautiful estate in the heart of Kent and you won't be disappointed this spring. As you walk around the estate you will see lots of lambs bleating happily away in the sunshine.
6. Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
For a more unique breed of sheep, head to this abbey in Derbyshire. The lambs of a small flock of rare Portland sheep can be seen. They stand out due to the fact that the lambs are born with a fox-red colour coat. Be quick because this changes to white in the first few months of their life.
7. Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire
For a nice variety of sheep, journey to the Wimpole Estate in Cambridgeshire. The estate's Home Farm has rare and traditional breeds of sheep. This means a greater array of cuteness.
8. Holnicote Estate, Somerset
To see lambs in Somerset head to the lowland farms of Holnicote. The landscape is a complimentary mix of moorland, farms, woods and coast, with an abundance of wildlife.
9. Ickworth, Suffolk
Go for a walk in the spring sunshine through the park at Ickworth in Suffolk. Thousands of baby lambs will be skipping across the green grass, a true depiction of spring.
10. Llanerchaeron, Wales
Located in the wooded Aeron valley of west Wales, this stunning estate includes a farm, walled gardens and lake. Lambs are born here around mid-March so put it in the diary.