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Spotting drifts of delicate snowdrops is a wonderful way to lift spirits in late winter. In flower until March, these bell-shaped blooms are a delightful sign that spring will be along soon.
Thriving in lightly shaded woodland spots, our top places to see them include enchanting riverbanks, glorious gardens and plenty of National Trust properties, too.
Where are the best places to see snowdrops near me?
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- Anglesey Abbey, Cambridge
- Cerney House Gardens
- Rode Hall and Gardens, Cheshire
- Welford Park, Berkshire
- Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
- Cambo Country House & Estate, Fife
- Kingston Lacy, Dorset
- Trengwainton Garden, Cornwall
- Painswick Rococo Garden, Gloucestershire
- Penrhyn Castle, North Wales
- Ickworth, Suffolk
- Shaftesbury, Dorset
- Colesbourne Gardens, Gloucestershire
- Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk
- Easton Walled Gardens, Lincolnshire
- Howick Hall Gardens, Northumberland
- Kailzie Gardens, Scottish Borders
- Stowe, Buckinghamshire
Anglesey Abbey, Cambridge
Said to exhibit one of the finest snowdrop collections in the country, Anglesey Abbey boasts over 300 different varieties of these dainty flowers, turning its gardens into a sea of white. Here, stunning snowdrop displays blend beautifully with classical sculptures for a walk you won't forget in a hurry.
Admission: £15 (free for National Trust members)
Cerney House Gardens
Nestled in the Cotswolds, Cerney House Gardens is a must-visit during snowdrop season; their woodland walk is carpeted with over 100 beautiful varieties. Don't leave without stopping for tea and cake in the self-service bothy.
Admission: £7. No booking required.
Rode Hall and Gardens, Cheshire
In February, this grand red brick manor opens its gates for visitors to marvel at its dazzling display of over 70 snowdrop varieties, with a mile-long Snowdrop Walk, designed to show them off.
Admission: £7.50
Welford Park, Berkshire
The beech wood at Welford Park runs alongside the River Lambourn and covers around five acres. At this time of year, the ground is carpeted with delicate white droplets – said to have been planted by Norman monks to decorate their church.
Admission: £11
Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
Clustered beneath yew and lime trees, the snowdrops at the Elizabethan Hardwick Hall appear fairly early on in the New Year - just as the garden begins to shake off the grip of winter.
Admission: £16 (free for National Trust members)
Cambo Country House & Estate, Fife
The snowdrops seen today at this country house were cultivated by Lady Erkskine – an avid gardener who, with the help of her eight children, divided and replanted bulbs across the 70 acres of woodland. There's also a walled garden, nature play area and heritage exhibition.
Admission: £15
Kingston Lacy, Dorset
During January and February, the grounds at Kingston Lacey burst to life with swathes of snowdrops. With 8,500 acres of estate – comprising a Japanese garden, Lime Avenue and Victorian fernery – there's plenty of room to roam at this opulent Venetian Palace.
Admission: £19 (free for National Trust members)
Trengwainton Garden, Cornwall
At the height of summer, this sheltered garden bursts with exotic flora. But in early spring, you'll find delicate white clusters nestled at the base of the trees, lining the Drive and Long Walk – evoking joy on even the chilliest of days.
Admission: £13 (free for National Trust members)
Painswick Rococo Garden, Gloucestershire
The country's only surviving, complete ‘rococo’ garden (18th century design, characterised by ornamental decoration and asymmetry), boasts an impressive display of snowdrops – said to be one of the largest naturalistic plantings in England.
Admission: £12.40
Penrhyn Castle, North Wales
The grounds of the formidable Penrhyn Castle are dotted with drifts of snowdrops from January to March. Later, daffodils and bluebells create a burst of spring colour. Surrounded by wooded and open parkland, plus a walled garden – there’s plenty of ground to cover on a brisk winter walk.
Admission: £9 (free for National Trust members)
Ickworth, Suffolk
Over 1800 acres of parkland and gardens surround this elaborate Italianate Palace – and at this time of year, snowdrops carpet the ground, accompanied by golden aconites.
Admission: £14 (free for National Trust members)
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Over 200,000 snowdrops have been planted in the heart of Hardy-country to create a series of scenic walking routes in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Choose from a short, accessible stroll or a three-mile ramble.
Free
Colesbourne Gardens, Gloucestershire
This year, these glorious private gardens are open to the public for only five weekends. Visitors won’t be disappointed: over three hundred varieties of snow drops are spread over ten acres, which encompass formal snowdrop walks around the house and lake, plus an arboretum of rare trees.
Admission: £10 (no need to pre-book, just turn up on the day)
Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk
Swathes of snowdrops and aconites coat the ground surrounding this grand brick manor house. They're all naturally seeded, rather than planted, which means they look wonderfully wild, just as nature intended.
Admission: £13 (free for National Trust members)
Easton Walled Gardens, Lincolnshire
Drifts of white line the banks of the river at this popular Lincolnshire spot, where a mapped-out snowdrop walk will reveal aconites, hellebores – and perhaps even some violets.
Admission: £12
Howick Hall Gardens, Northumberland
The ancestral seat of the Earls Grey, Howick Hall hosts a glorious Snowdrop Festival each February. Planted by bulb enthusiast, Lady Grey in the mid 1900s, today visitors can wander through drifts of white droplets.
Advanced booking essential. Admission: £12.10
Kailzie Gardens, Scottish Borders
Originally known as West Kelloch (or ‘wooded glen’), here blankets of snowdrops provide plenty of seasonal charm.
Admission: £5
Stowe, Buckinghamshire
Designed by Capability Brown, in February this picture-perfect Georgian garden is swathed in snowdrops – so much so, the National Trust has called them 'Stowedrops.'
Advanced booking essential. Admission: £15 (free for National Trust members)
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