Fresh spring flowers are the perfect antidote to a long, chilly winter, and thanks to the return of the Tesselaar Tulip Festival, you'll be able to get them in spades. Now in its 70th year, the bloomin' good festival has become a must-visit event, attracting around 100,000 visitors each season.
This year, the four-week floral fiesta will run daily from September 13 to October 12, with the added fun of themed events. Learn about Turkish, Irish and Dutch culture across three dedicated weekends; treat the tots to a fun day out during the school holidays; and enjoy live music across the jazz and rock'n'roll weekends.
More than a million blooms will transform the fields into a vibrant kaleidoscope of colour, with everything from traditional buds to rare and exotic varieties on show. Fun fact: there will be more than 120 cultivars of tulips alone.
Beyond the floral displays, the festival will feature an array of activities, delicious food options and entertainment to delight attendees. Visitors can explore the stunning gardens, take leisurely walks among the tulip fields and capture memorable moments against a backdrop of stunning blooms.
Tickets are on sale now, visit the website.
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