Every year when we start to spot those early signs of Spring, we feel like we get a new lease of life. Something about this season really is just *chefs kiss* – those extra few minutes of daylight really can make a world of difference! As the longer days slowly start creeping in and colour starts to return to the garden again, we love spotting all of the ways in which the world starts to embrace the new season, both in nature and elsewhere. Think Spring is well and truly on the way? Read through to find out the telltale signs of Spring here in the UK to see how many you can spot.

8 Signs of Spring in the UK

1. Lighter evenings

As the clocks spring forward, the days slowly start getting longer, and along with it, one of our favourite signs of Spring. If there’s still sunshine at 6pm then you know the most mood-boosting season of the year is well and truly on its way! The lighter evenings and longer days are one of our favourite signs of Spring to look forward to, because the serotonin boost is unmatched. We’ll take every extra second of sunlight we can get, please!

2. Flowers springing 

With the new season comes an array of colour, and nature really does love to show off once the days start to get brighter. One of the most beautiful signs of Spring, the vast array of flowers that start to pop up out of the ground and appear on the trees is sure to bring a smile to your face. 

Inspired by one of our favourite signs of Spring – pick up some floral stationery to welcome in the new season.

3. Easter chocolate

Ok, maybe not your most traditional indication that Spring has arrived, but one that is difficult to ignore. Although Easter eggs seemingly start to pop up as soon as Christmas is over nowadays, as we get to March, they are EVERYWHERE – not that we are complaining. Can we really be blamed if a Creme Egg makes its way into our weekly shop? Once April has passed, they will be gone until next year, so we’ll really make the most of this one while we can. 

4. Lambs

Potentially (ok, definitely) one of the cutest signs of Spring are the little lambs you get to see frolicking in the fields as you look out of the window on your way to work. These adorable babies are one of the surest signs that we are in the throes of the new season, and they look incredibly cute whilst they’re at it. 

5. Greenery

After months of grey skies and miserable weather, with Spring comes a plethora of green, from fresh leaves on the trees to the grass getting a new lease of life. Picnic weather is upon us! The new season makes us want to get outside into nature and enjoy all it has to offer.

6. Pretty Pastels 

If there was a ‘stationery signs of Spring’ list then this would be at the top – of course we’re talking about pastels! Around March and April the shop shelves become lined with pretty pastel homewares, and we aren’t immune to the draw of beautiful blush pinks, pale blues and sage greens. Take a look at some of our top pastel picks from our store below!

7. Birdsong

Did you ever notice that mornings can seem eerily quiet during the winter? Well, it’s not just a feeling – birds tend to fly South when the temperature starts to dip, and Springtime means the return of them and their peaceful morning tune. If you start to hear some tweeting outside your windows in the early morning, you know Spring is on its way.

8. Bumblebees 

It’s not often you think of insects as being cute, but we think these little ones can be – so much so we put some on a notebook! But spotting bumblebees out in the wild can actually be one of the earliest signs of Spring, especially if you spot a queen bee. It is vital that we do all we can to protect these super important parts of the ecosystem, so we can continue to spot them for many more Springs to come!

We hope you have enjoyed reading through our favourite signs of spring here in the UK. Which one do you look forward to the most? We can’t decide but easter chocolate would definitely be up there! Leave a comment and let us know your favourites.

P.S. Since it would be rude not to celebrate our favourite season in style, we’ve collated all of our favourite Spring-themed stationery essentials all in one place. Shop our Spring Collection now!