The gardens of the historic site reopened to the public earlier this month in line with the government’s easing of lockdown restrictions. Last year the festival was showcased online after the castle was closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The tulips are expected to remain in bloom for about four weeks. Photograph: Steve Robards/ SR2104093 (13)

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More than 160 different named tulips feature this year. Photograph: Steve Robards/ SR2104093 (1)

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Arundel Castle's head gardener Martin Duncan. Photograph: Steve Robards/ SR2104093 (3)

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A lily-flowered variety. Photograph: Steve Robards/ SR2104093 (7)
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