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Snowdrops and Snowdrop Gardens

2021 from around the 3rd week in January - Snowdrops (Galanthus) at the Gardens below. We tell you where to see the best displays snowdrops, including woods and family walks near me and you!
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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

If you love visting gardens let us send you our 2021 Garden Holiday brochure which features tours not only in the UK but worldwide too! click here

Audley End House Garden

Audley End House and Garden, near Saffron Walden

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

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

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

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

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.

Brodsworth Hall Garden

Brodsworth Hall and Garden, near Doncaster

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

Burton Agnes 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

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

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.

Chippenham Park Snowdrops

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

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.

Gardens in Cumbria

Dalemain House and Gardens

Cumbria, Just two miles from Ullswater, the sheltered Dalemain House Gardens, are a haven of tranquillity. A must visit Garden

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

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

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

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

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

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

Elia Cottage Hertfordshire

Elia Cottage Garden, Herfordshire

Hertfordshire, This beautiful garden of just a third of an acre is open under the National Gardens Scheme and packed full of plants.

Evenley Wood Snowdrops

Evenley Wood Garden

Northamptonshire, A hidden gem in the Northamptonshire countryside

Forde Abbey 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.

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.

Great British Gardens - Goodnestone Park

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.

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