Dorset, Somerset &amp; Bristol

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-festival-of-snowdrops-east-lambrook-manor-gardens-near-south-petherton-somerset"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.eastlambrook.com/pages/site.php?pgid=66" target="_blank">Festival of Snowdrops</a>, East Lambrook Manor Gardens, near South Petherton, Somerset</h2>



<p>The snowdrops are famous at the Grade 1 listed garden created by Margery Fish. One of the first ‘galanthophiles’, she collected snowdrops to plant in her now garden from 1938 to 1969, and amassed a significant collection. Expect swathes of flowers (140 different varieties), unusual cultivars, Chris Kampf&#8217;s steel floral sculptures and over 80 different varieties to buy for your own garden. The festival runs from Thurs 1 to Thurs 29 February, open Tuesdays to Sundays, 10am–5pm.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kingston-lacy-wimborne-minster-dorset"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/kingston-lacy/the-garden-at-kingston-lacy#cb-107670630-0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kingston Lacy</a>, Wimborne Minster, Dorset</h2>



<p>Six million snowdrops – and 40 different species – in bloom amongst the tree ferns in the Victorian Fernery, along Lime Avenue and Lady&#8217;s Walk and in between the Japanese garden&#8217;s bamboo in the grounds of this flamboyant historic house now owned by the National Trust.&nbsp; Book a guided snowdrop walk Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12 – 21 February at 8.45am.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shaftesbury-snowdrops-around-shaftesbury-dorset"><a href="https://shaftesburysnowdrops.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shaftesbury Snowdrops</a><a href="https://shaftesburysnowdrops.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">, </a> around Shaftesbury, Dorset </h2>



<p>Snowdrop walks (many of them pushchair and wheelchair accessible and dog-friendly) around a town planted with 200,000 of &#8217;em, some of which are varieties you won&#8217;t see anywhere else.  With over 25 events, including lantern making workshop and processions, a dance, art exhibitions, talks and walks, celebrating the flower, no wonder they call this this the Snowdrop Town. Sat 10 – Sun 18 Feb. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-snowdrop-month-bishop-s-palace-amp-gardens-nbsp-wells-somerset"><a href="https://bishopspalace.org.uk/whats-on/snowdrop-month/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Snowdrop month</a>, Bishop&#8217;s Palace &amp; Gardens,&nbsp;Wells, Somerset</h2>



<p>Pick up a leaflet to guide you around the snowdrops at the medieval Bishop&#8217;s Palace: around the banks of the moat, across the Willow Bridge and into the Arboretum for some special varieties. Kids&#8217; trail and activities, crafts for sale and trails. 10am–4pm.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shepton-mallet-snowdrop-festival-around-shepton-mallet-somerset"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival, (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.sheptonsnowdrops.org.uk/" target="_blank">Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival,</a> around Shepton Mallet, Somerset </h2>



<p>All things galanthotropic (I think I made that word up), in honour of Shepton&#8217;s Snowdrop King, James Allen. Walks, workshops, competitions, storytelling, tea party, a ball, plant sales, arts and crafts – and half a million snowdrops planted around town.  See <a href="https://www.sheptonsnowdrops.org.uk/2024-festival-programme/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the full programme</a>. Mon 12 – Sun 18 Feb.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-affpuddle-near-dorchester-dorset"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affpuddle" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Affpuddle,</a> near Dorchester, Dorset</h2>



<p>Thatched cottages, 13th century church, the river Piddle running through it and banks blanketed with snowdrops.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dyrham-park-near-bath-somerset"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/bath-bristol/dyrham-park" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dyrham Park,</a><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dyrham-park/features/snowdrops-at-dyrham-park" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a>near Bath, Somerset </h2>



<p>Snowdrops growing in front of the National Trust&#8217;s 17th century house (one of the most notable stately homes of its age), with more in the nut walk in the garden and the terraces. Warm up with hot drinks from the little kiosk. Open daily from 10am–4pm.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-compton-valence-near-dorchester-dorset"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compton_Valence" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Compton Valence,</a> near Dorchester, Dorset</h2>



<p>A village famed for its snowdrops.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dunster-castle-dunster-somerset"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/dunster-castle-and-watermill/visiting-the-garden-at-dunster-castle-and-watermill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dunster Castle</a><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunster-castle-and-watermill" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a>Dunster, Somerset </h2>



<p>The castle with its impressive medieval gatehouse and ruined tower is known for its Mediterranean and subtropical plants but there are swathes of snowdrops too plus panoramic views over the Bristol Channel and surrounding countryside. Watermill tea room. Open at weekends from 10am–5pm.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-minterne-gardens-nbsp-minterne-magna-near-dorchester"><a href="https://minterne.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Minterne Gardens,&nbsp;</a>Minterne Magna, near Dorchester </h2>



<p>Landscaped in the style of Capability Brown,&nbsp; the mile-long trail around their Himalayan gardens takes in small lakes, waterfalls, streams and at this time of year, an abundance of snowdrops.&nbsp;Re-fuel in the tea room. Open every day from Thurs 1 Feb, from 10am–6pm. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-snowdrop-valley-near-wheddon-cross-exmoor-somerset"><a aria-label="Snowdrops Valley (opens in a new tab)" href="http://www.wheddoncross.org.uk/snowdropvalley.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Snowdrop Valley</a>, near Wheddon Cross, Exmoor, Somerset</h2>



<p>Once only the locals knew about this remote and privately owned valley, the site of a former river-powered sawmill near Exmoor&#8217;s highest village, which is carpeted with flowers and open to the public from Sat 27 Jan to Sun 25 Feb. Now you can take a Land Rover taxi service into the valley or park at Cuttlecombe Cattle Market in Wheddon Cross and walk up. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-snowdrop-weekends-at-forde-abbey-near-chard-somerset"><a href="https://www.fordeabbey.co.uk/events-module/2024/02/03/snowdrop-weekends-in-february-2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Snowdrop weekends at Forde Abbey,</a> near Chard, Somerset</h2>



<p>Thirty acres of award-winning gardens in a 12th century Cistercian Abbey, now a private home, resplendent with snowdrops plus camellias, hellebores, crocii and spring bulbs. Mostly the common snowdrop but more unusual varieties hidden here and there. Gift and coffee shops. Open weekends throughout February, from Sat 3 to Sun 25 Feb, 10.30am–4pm.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-snowdrop-sundays-at-mapperton-house-amp-gardens-near-beaminster-dorset"><a href="https://mapperton.com/events/snowdrop-sunday/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Snowdrop Sundays </a>at Mapperton House &amp; Gardens, near Beaminster, Dorset</h2>



<p>A wander around the woodland paths of the Mapperton Estate (home to the Earl and Countess of Sandwich), plus the Italianate Gardens, Orangery, topiary, Coach House café and plant sale. Sunday 28 Jan and Sun 4 Feb, 11am–4pm.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-snowdrop-spectacular-yeo-valley-organic-garden-blagdon-somerset"><a href="https://www.yeovalley.co.uk/come-and-visit-us/snowdrop-festival/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Snowdrop Spectacular (opens in a new tab)">Snowdrop Spectacular</a>, Yeo Valley Organic Garden, Blagdon, Somerset</h2>



<p>Gaze at gazillions of little white flowers in their meadows and woodlands then back for coffee and cake in their very nice Garden Café. In support of the Shepton Snowdrop Festival in Shepton Mallet.  Fri 17 &amp;  Sat 8 Feb, 10am – 1.30pm; 1.30pm – 5pm.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-see-more-muddy-walks"><a href="https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/things-to-do/walks-near-me/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See more Muddy walks </a></h2>



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Spectacular snowdrops in Somerset & Dorset

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