The arrival of snowdrops, the first true sign of spring, offers the perfect excuse to head outdoors this February!
Barnsdale Gardens Snowdrop Season – 2nd to 28th February
It’s the perfect time to come and indulge yourself in our extensive range of snowdrops planted throughout the gardens. There are lots of our common snowdrops as well as many rare and unusual varieties to see, all mixed in with so much other winter interest. This is a time of year not to be missed!
Winter and Snowdrops Walk: Breakfast and a Guided Walk, 10th and 14th February. 9:30am – 12:30pm
Start your day with a cooked breakfast then join Nick Hamilton for a very special tour of Barnsdale.
It’s a great time of year to really see and understand the ideas behind each garden and you’ll be amazed at how much colour there is to enjoy, with brightly coloured bark and berries, drifts of Hellebores and the Geoff Hamilton Winter Border which features over 9000 Snowdrops, all individually planted by hand. Enjoy breakfast from 9.30am. The walk starts at 10.30am. Friends of Barnsdale receive £3 discount. https://barnsdalegardens.co.uk/february-events.html
Snowdrop Season at Easton Walled Gardens – from 11th February
From late January to March, Easton Walled Gardens are covered in drifts of this delicate flower, which emerges from a bulb formed the previous March after sitting in wait for almost a year.
Visit Easton Walled Gardens as the first new growth of the year emerges and snowdrops open up across the Gardens. The Courtyard Shop will be open and hot drinks, savoury snacks and cake will be available from The Applestore or The Coffee Room.
https://www.visiteaston.co.uk/whats-here/the-gardens/snowdrop-season/
Snowdrop Walk in the Gardens at Burghley House
You can book an exclusive opportunity to tour Burghley’s private South Gardens and Sculpture Garden with their gardening team. With over 250 varieties of snowdrops planted in the Gardens at Burghley, this is a great chance to admire the swathes of snowdrops and the team’s hard work.
This walk will be on the 6th February from 11am – 12:30 pm.
Tickets available here: https://burghley.co.uk/events/snowdrop-walks
Snowdrop Season at Rockingham Castle – from 17th February
Head over to Rockingham Castle during half-term to enjoy the first sign of spring with a stunning show of snowdrops!
Hot drinks and snacks will be served from the Knight’s Hut in the Castle Courtyard and children can burn off of some that holiday energy by following the garden trails. Children under 16 can enjoy free entry to this event.
Snowdrops Garden Open Days Trail in the Wild Garden | Rockingham Castle
Spring Wildlife at Rutland Water
Snowdrops and bluebells are beautiful in the woods around Rutland, and the meeting of winter and summer provides the chance to enjoy a multitude of wildlife at Rutland Water Nature Reserve.
https://www.lrwt.org.uk/spring-wildlife-rutland-water
Snowdrop Sundays at Deene Park – 15th & 22rd February
For two Sundays in February from 12 pm to 4 pm, you can visit Deene Park and see their beautiful displays of snowdrops.
