Bluebell season has arrived and Dorset is awash with spectacular carpets of flowers. 

The annual event sees photographers flocking to some of the area's bluebell hotspots.

Top locations to see bluebells include Pamphill, Kingston Lacy, Bulbarrow Hill and Duncliffe Wood.

Here are just some of the glorious pictures readers have been sharing with us in our Echo Camera Club and in our Flickr group

Bluebell walk 5

Picture by kjw_photography

If you've not had chance to see them yet, there's still time. Bluebells are in season from mid April until the end of May. 

We'd love to see your pictures of the bluebells. You can share them with us by clicking the button at the bottom of this story. 

Don't forget to let us know where your pictures were taken. 

Bluebell facts

  • Half the world’s population of bluebells are found in the UK.
  • Bluebells provide an important early source of nectar for bees, hoverfliers, butterflies and other insects.