Snowdrop Walks Dorset – Wondering where to find snowdrop flowers near me in Dorset
During February and March each year there are lots of snowdrop woods Dorset to see the snowdrop flowers bloom, a snowdrop field is a stunning sight
Snowdrops are a fairly easy plant to take care of and snowdrop bulbs multiply as the years go by, meaning you may eventually have your very own snowdrop garden, but until then, here are some of the best Dorset snowdrop walks.
There are many gardens each year taking part in Snowdrop Walks and Snowdrop Walks National Trust during February and March, but some of them may not be open, for the latest updates and individual gardens that are open and taking part, check out the National Open Garden Scheme for Dorset snowdrop weekends and snowdrop gardens near me and Dorset snowdrop gardens to visit
Snowdrop Walks Dorset
Kingston Lacy
Location: Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 4EA
The best time to see the snowdrops at Kingston Lacy is from late January to the end of February.
The Victorian fernery is a good place to start where, nestled between the sleeping tree ferns, snowdrops carpet the beds around the twisty paths.
With fun names like ‘Ding Dong’ and ‘Heffalump’ the Fernery is home to over 35 different varieties.
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Lawsbrook
Location : Brodham Way, Shillingstone, Dorset, DT11 0TE
Garden has over 130 different tree species spread over 6 acres.
Native species and many unusual specimens inc Dawn redwood, Damyio oak and Wollemi pine.
Extensive snowdrop display in Feb. You can be assured of a relaxed and friendly day out, with guided tour inc if desired.
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Mapperton Snowdrops
Location : Mapperton, Beaminster DT8 3NR
William Wordsworth called the snowdrop a ‘venturous harbinger of Spring’ and visitors who come to Mapperton for Snowdrop Sundays will see sweeps of them in the lower garden.
They will also encounter many hellebores – the Lent lily, Corsican and stinking hellebores – all around.
Camellias are coming through especially on the north façade of the house where Bow Bells and the single white camellia are already making a show.
The early crocus (thomasinianus) is making a blue carpet under the great Acer Griseum beside the camellias; and daffodils are sneaking out.
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Minterne Gardens
Location : Minterne Magna, Dorchester DT2 7AU
Landscaped in the manner of Capability Brown, Minterne Gardens, at Minterne Magna near Dorchester, boasts a world-renowned collection of Himalayan rhododendrons and azaleas, as well as spring bulbs and flowering cherries.
The trail around the gardens takes in a chain of small lakes, waterfalls and streams and in February has an abundance of snowdrops. Gardens reopen to the public on 1st February 2023.
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The Old Vicarage
Location : East Orchard, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0BA
1.7 acre wildlife garden with hundreds of different snowdrops, crocus and other winter flowering shrubs.
Followed by other bulbs inc large swathes of narcissi and hundreds of tulips, camassias and alliums.
A wonderful stream meanders down to a pond and there are lovely reflections from the swimming pond, the first to be built in Dorset.
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Shaftesbury Snowdrops
Location : Shaftesbury, Dorset
Shaftesbury Snowdrops is a unique project to create a natural legacy from late Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012.
Shaftesbury’s snowdrop season is one of the biggest events of its type in the country and the town’s free snowdrop walks, including wheelchair and pushchair accessible routes, can be enjoyed by all, including dogs.
Activities on offer during the season include an open snowdrop art exhibition at Shaftesbury Arts Centre, snowdrop-themed craft classes and visits to local landmarks.
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Springhead Snowdrops
Location : Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 0NU
Visit our first open gardens of the year. As well as having the chance to wander around the formal and informal lakeside gardens and enjoy the beautiful drifts of snowdrops.
You will also be able to see some of the named snowdrop varieties held at Springhead.
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