Colesbourne Park near Cirencester and places to stay nearby

The snowdrop collection at Colesbourne Park originated in the plantings made by Henry John Elwes (1846-1922). In 1874 he had discovered Galanthus elwesiis while travelling in western Turkey and he became one of the prominent galanthophiles of his day. It is clear that he planted widely, as the garden today contains large populations of snowdrops, many of them hybrids, descended from those plantings. New cultivars have been added to the collection each year, with the collection now totalling some 160 cultivars.		Places to stay Colesbourne Park near Cirencester Search for 5-star quality hotels to independent hotels, B&B’s and guesthouses. We also list hotels at airports and in Europe. Search now - click here
Colesbourne Park 2008 - Snowdrops - from 1pm Jan26/27, Feb2/3, Feb9/10, Feb16/27, Feb23/24 Snowdrops study days Feb 7 & 28. Please book. Spring Easter Flowers, 24 March from 1pm. Arboretum open 27/28 September. Tours at other times for 20 - 50 please ring.	Colesbourne Park Nr Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9NP Tel 01242 870264 www.snowdrop.org.uk