'We visit the ‘hidden’ Nottingham public garden which comes alive with beautiful flowers during spring'

I don’t know about you, but this past week has felt much more like the spring that we know and love.

It doesn’t take much to get us Brits outside and firing up the BBQ, but the recent warmer weather has provided a much needed reminder that better days are ahead.

Compared to other cities in the UK, here in Nottingham we’re lucky to have quite a few green spaces where we can go and enjoy the sun.

From Colwick Country Park to the Forest Recreation Ground, in each corner of the city you’ll find somewhere to stretch your legs.

Spring is the perfect time to escape the hustle and bustle of Clumber Street and Old Market Square, even if you’re on your lunch break and have half an hour to kill.

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On a recent mooch around the city centre, I stumbled across a small green space which encapsulates the beauty of spring.

Just a short walk from Lower Parliament Street, in Bath Street, is St Mary’s Rest Garden.

It was opened in 1836 following a devastating cholera outbreak which left many of the city’s cemeteries nearing capacity.

The site was used as a cemetery until 1950, before being transformed into a public garden.

My visit to the garden fell on a warm and sunny March afternoon, but despite this there were only a handful of people soaking up some rays.

Wherever I looked were hallmarks of spring, from an area of bright yellow daffodils to the sound of birds chirping away.

It’s also worth noting that St Mary’s Rest Garden is the final resting place of a Nottingham legend - Bendigo.

Those walking on the Bath Street side of the garden will notice a large monument of a lion located close to the road.

This is Bendigo’s tomb, which was originally positioned in the centre of the cemetery before it was converted into a public garden.

If you’ve never visited St Mary’s Rest Garden, scroll down for our full tour.