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Snowdrops, Snowdrop Gardens, Woods near me and you

2023 February

We tell you where to see snowdrops displays near me and you at 100 of the best places, including gardens, woods and family walks.

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-walks

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.

where-to-see-snowdrops

For a list of Snowdrop Gardens open under the National Gardens Scheme and for other charities - click here

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Why not visit Snowdrop Gardens in the Cotswolds - Painswick Rococo Garden, Colesbourne Park, Cerney House Gardens and Batsford Arboretum with a short break in a Cotswolds Hideaway Cottage?

Anglesey Abbey gardens

Anglesey Abbey and Gardens, Cambridge

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.

Beautiful Gardens in Cornwall

Antony Woodland Garden, a beautiful garden in Cornwall

Cornwall, Antony Woodland Gardens is a beautiful Spring Garden in Cornwall with a National Collection of Camellia Japonica

Gardens in Essex - Audley End

English Heritage

Audley End House and Garden, near Saffron Walden

Essex, Audley End is a glorious Jacobean stately home owned by English Heritage with outstanding gardens..

The amazing Batsford Arboretum

RHS Partner Garden

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. SPECTACULAR SNOWDROPS, SPRING BLOSSOMS AND AUTUMN COLOURS

Belsay Hall Garden

English Heritage

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.

Belton House Garden

Belton House and Garden, near Grantham

Lincolnshire, The Gardens at Belton House built in the late 1600s have been restored over recent years.

Benington Lordship Garden Snowdrops

Historic Houses

Benington Lordship Garden, near Stevenage

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

Brodsworth Hall Garden

English Heritage

Brodsworth Hall and Garden, near Doncaster

Yorkshire, The gardens at Brodsworth Hall have been restored and are a copy of the 1860s design.

Cambo Gardens

RHS Partner Garden

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.

Castle Kennedy Garden near Stranraer

RHS Partner Garden

Castle Kennedy and Gardens, near Stranraer

Wigtownshire, Do not miss this great garden at Castle Kennedy . Certainly a must visit.

Cerney House Garden

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

Chelsea Physic Garden

A beautiful botanic garden covering 4 acres founded in 1673. Close to the River Thames.

Chippenham Park Snowdrops

RHS Partner Garden

Chippenham Park Gardens

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

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

Historic Houses

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

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.

Gardens in Northamptonshire

RHS Partner Garden

Deene Park, near Corby

Northamptonshire, Deene Park gardens has long borders, old fashioned roses, specimen trees and pleasure walks, another great garden for you to visit

Doddington Hall Gardens

RHS Partner Garden

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.

Doddington Place Gardens

Historic Houses

Doddington Place Garden, near Sittingbourne

Kent, With a tea room serving delicious home made cakes, scones and lunches, and special events throughout the year, Doddington Place Gardens is well worth a visit.

Dudmaston House Gardens

Dudmaston House Garden

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

Gardens in Angus

Historic Houses

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 Garden

RHS Partner 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 Garden

Easton Lodge Garden

Essex, The Gardens are a tranquil haven with a fascinating history

Easton Walled Gardens

Historic Houses

Easton Walled Gardens near Grantham

Lincolnshire, From snowdrop season in February when flowers carpet the ground, to blossom time in May when the trees are awash with colour and our famed sweetpea summers, Easton Walled Gardens’ seasonal highlights offer endless inspiration.

Evenley Wood Gardens - Snowdrops

RHS Partner Garden

Evenley Wood Garden

Northamptonshire, A hidden gem in the Northamptonshire countryside

Fernhill Cottage Gardens

Fernhill Cottage Gardens, County Down

County Down, Visit the beautiful Fernhill Cottage Gardens Garden of 3.5 acres in County Down

Forde Abbey Gardens

RHS Partner Garden

Forde Abbey and Gardens

Somerset, One of Britain's finest gardens surrounding the the historic 12th century Abbey. A garden for all seasons.

Fountains Abbey Gardens in Yorkshire

Fountains Abbey Gardens, near Ripon

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

Fullers Mill Garden by Richard Bloom

RHS Partner Garden

Fullers Mill

Suffolk, Fullers Mill is an enchanting and tranquil waterside retreat spanning seven-acres. It combines light dappled woodland with a fabulous collection of rare and unusual shrubs

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.

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