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Snowdrops and Snowdrop Gardens

2017 - Snow Drops (Galanthus) at the Gardens below from around 3rd week of January depending on weather. We tell you where to see snowdrops, including family walks. All the places listed below are well known for their displays.

Update 13 March - Most displays now over in South - suggest you enquire re visiting for snowdrops in Northern England and Scotland

Did you know the Scientific name for Galanthus means milk flower. These lovely flowers are among the first to raise their heads in the New Year, when it is warm they release a fragrance. Look carefully at the snowdrops to see their green markings on the inside. Did you know that soldiers were so enchanted by snowdrops that they brought them back from the Crimean War battlefields to plant in their gardens (1853 - 1856).

Snowdrop collecting has now become very popular with some snowdrop bulbs selling for over £600. There are many varieties of snowdrops and some are shown below. Thousands of people look for places to see the snowdrops and we are pleased to list around 100. So get out and about perhaps with your camera - you will not be disappointed.

For a list of Snowdrop Gardens open under the National Gardens Scheme - click here

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Anglesey Abbey gardens with all year interest

Anglesey Abbey and Gardens

Cambridgeshire, The garden at Anglesey Abbey was developed by the 1st Lord Fairhaven from 1926 and has become one of the British Isles most beautiful 20th century gardens.

Batsford Arboretum

Batsford Arboretum, near Moreton on Marsh

Gloucestershire, Batsford Arboretum is set in 56 acres of lovely Cotswold Countryside and contains over 1500 trees with species from all over the world.

Belsay Hall Garden, Lincolnshire

Belsay Hall Garden

Northumberland, The gardens at Belsay Hall date from the late 1700s and have evolved from that time to become one of the best in the Northern Counties.

Benington Lordship Garden, Hertfordshire

Benington Lordship Garden, near Stevenage

Hertfordshire, The historic site of Benington Lordship, and the views over surrounding parkland lend this garden a unique atmosphere.

Brightwater Garden, Saxby

Brightwater Gardens, Saxby

Lincolnshire, This 21st century garden will interest every visitor within its 8 acres - yew hedging and walls enclose magical garden rooms full of roses and herbaceous plants.

Burton Agnes Walled Garden

Burton Agnes Hall Garden, near Driffield

Yorkshire, Take a look at the beautiful garden at Burton Agnes Hall. A great day out for garden lovers

Cambo Gardens, near St Andrews

Fife, Cambo has a lovely walled garden with all year interest at Cambo Gardens. One of our favourite British Gardens and a must visit.

cambo gardens

Camers Garden

Camers Garden

Gloucestershire, The 4 acre garden surrounds an Elizabethan farmhouse (not open) on the Cotswolds escarpment with fine views over the Severn of the Welsh mountains.

Cerney House Garden in Gloucestershire

Cerney House Garden

Gloucestershire, This secret Cotswold garden at Cerney House, high above the lovely Churn Valley is a very special and friendly place.

Chelsea Physic Garden, London

Chelsea Physic Garden

A beautiful garden covering 4 acres founded in 1653. Close to the River Thames.

Chippenham Park Snowdrops

Chippenham Park Gardens

Cambridgeshire, Originally a great 'Anglo-Dutch' garden of canals, park, and formal gardens open during snowdrop season

Cobble Hey Gardens

Cobble Hey Garden

Lancashire, The many flower beds at Cobble Hey surround the lawns, bursting with different shades and tones, are full of perennials such as phlox and delphiniums.

Colesbourne Park Snowdrops

Colesbourne Park Snowdrops

Gloucestershire, The snowdrop collection at Colesbourne Park originated in the plantings made by Henry John Elwes (1846-1922).

Coton Manor Gardens

Coton Manor Garden, Guilsborough

Northamptonshire, This beautiful ten acre garden at Coton Manor occupies a hillside position extending down from the 17th century manor house constructed of mellow Northamptonshire stone.

Dawyck Botanic Garden - a great day out!

Dawyck Botanic Garden, near Peebles

Scottish Borders, Only 28 miles from Edinburgh, Dawyck is an historic arboretum with impressive conifers, some over 40 metres tall.

Doddington Hall and Gardens in Lincolnshire

Doddington Hall and Garden, near Lincoln

Lincolnshire, Doddington Hall has five acres of romantic walled and wild gardens including a Kitchen Garden growing vegetables for the popular Farm Shop and Restaurant.

Dudmaston House and Gardens

Dudmaston House and Garden

Shropshire, This 17th century House, Dudmaston has delightful gardens which are a mass of colour in the Spring.

The Walled Garden at Dunninald Castle

Dunninald Castle & Garden, Montrose

Angus, The walled garden at Dunninald Castle is planted with traditional mixed borders, vegetables, fruit trees and greenhouse.

East Lambrook Manor and Garden

East Lambrook Manor Gardens, South Petherton

Somerset , Margery Fish created this garden at East Lambrook Manor which has become one of the best known in England.

Easton Lodge as they were before they were abandoned

Easton Lodge Garden

Essex, The Easton Lodge Garden is set in 23 acres and is well worth a visit

Evenley Wood Snowdrops

Evenley Wood Garden

Northamptonshire, A hidden gem in the Northamptonshire countryside

Finlaystone Gardens

Finlaystone Garden, near Langback

Renfrewshire, Stroll through the Finlaystone gardens… pausing to appreciate the special plants and Finlaystone's renowned beauty.

Forde Abbey and Gardens

Forde Abbey and Gardens

Somerset, The fantastic abbey dates from the 12th century and is a must see.

Fountains Abbey Gardens in Yorkshire

Fountains Abbey Gardens, near Ripon

Yorkshire, This superb landscape gardens at Fountains Abbey were designed by John Aislabee.

The Japanes Garden at Gatton Park

Gatton Park, a garden near Reigate

Surrey, Gatton Park in Reigate is a spectacular, historic park landscaped by Lancelot “Capability” Brown and situated at the foot of the North Downs in Surrey.

The Gibberd Garden

Gibberd Garden

Essex, The Gibberd Garden is recognised as an important contribution to 20th century garden design.

Jane Austen often visited Goodnestone Park Gardens

Goodnestone Park Gardens, near Canterbury

Kent, Jane Austen was a frequent visitor to Goodnestone Park this lovely 14 acre garden which surrounds a 1700 house.

Great Chalfield Manor Gardens

Great Chalfield Manor & Garden, near Melksham

Wiltshire, Great Chalfield manor and Garden was given to the National Trust in 1943.

The gardens at Hanham Court near Bristol

Hanham Court Gardens

Gloucestershire, The Hanham Court Gardens are at the rear of a Court House with 13th Century church and tithe Barn once part of a monastic foundation.

Heale Gardens in Wiltshire

Heale Garden and Plant Centre

Wiltshire, Heale House is set in 8 acres of beautiful gardens with ponds and streams adding to the atmosphere

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