Snowdrop Walks Essex – Wondering where to find snowdrop flowers near me in Essex
During February and March each year there are lots of snowdrop woods Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex snowdrop weekends and snowdrop gardens near me and Essex snowdrop gardens to visit
Snowdrop Walks Essex
Audley End House and Gardens
Location : Off London Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JF
Audley End is a glorious Jacobean stately home owned by English Heritage.
The walled kitchen garden at Audley End House and Garden is based on Victorian times with produce used by the household.
But what makes this garden unique is that it is cultivated organically, the produce ending up in the organic shop for visitors to buy, rather than on the banqueting table.
From around mid January to mid March there are great displays of snowdrops.
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Daws Hall Nature Reserve
Location : Henny Rd, Bures CO8 5EX
See the incredible carpet of snowdrops and explore 25 acres of riverside nature reserve and 3 acres of private garden.
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Dragons Snowdrops
Location : Boyton Cross, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4LS
Galanthus are a passion. A plantswoman’s ¾ acre garden, planted to encourage wildlife.
Sumptuous colour-themed borders with striking plant combinations, featuring specimen plants, fernery, clematis and grasses.
Meandering paths lead to ponds, patio, scree garden and small vegetable garden. 2 summerhouses, one overlooking stream and farmland.
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Easton Lodge
Location : Little Easton, Dunmow, CM6 2BD
Easton Lodge in Great Dunmow has an intriguing history and dramatic renovations of the ‘forgotten gardens’ means that visiting is truly a treat.
There is an atmospheric Italian garden that attracts lots of wildlife as well as a 1.9 acre walled garden.
The Gardens are renowned for their snowdrops in February.
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Green Island Gardens
Location : Park Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7SP
There are some lovely January flowers emerging at Green Island Gardens. Starting off with a seasonal favourite, snowdrops.
After the early year frost our snowdrops are finally starting to open, and we anticipate they will be in full bloom in the 3rd week of February!
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Grove Lodge
Location : 3 Chater’s Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2AB
A large walled garden close to the town centre with unusually high biodiversity (e.g. 17 species of butterfly recorded) close to the turf maze and Norman castle.
Semi-woodland on light free-draining chalk soil allows bulbs, hellebores and winter-flowering shrubs to thrive.
2 ponds, topiary, orchard and small vegetable garden blend some formality with informal areas where wildlife thrives.
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Hatfield Forest
Location : Bush End Road, Takeley, Bishop’s Stortford, Essex, CM22 6NE
One of Britain’s finest remaining examples of Royal Hunting Forest, this National Trust woodland near Stansted Airport has been influenced by centuries of human intervention.
As well as the patches of snowdrops you’ll encounter during January and February, you’ll have the opportunity to see many of the 3,500 species of wildlife that call the woodland home and ancient trees that are over 1000 years old.
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Hedingham Castle Spring Bulb Walk
Location : Castle Hedingham, Halstead CO9 3DJ
Join us on selected dates this season for the opportunity to see Spring in all its glory on the estate, starting with the thousands of snowdrops in bloom on the woodland floor in early February.
As Spring approaches, you can also expect to enjoy a magnificent array of daffodils around the grounds (March dates to be released).
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Horkesley Hall
Location : Vinesse Road, Little Horkesley, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4DB
Magical parkland, traditional English garden setting with 8 acres of romantic garden surrounding classical house overlooking lake.
Major 20ft balancing stones sculpture. Exceptional trees. A developing snowdrop collection and winter walk.
Over 50 varieties of iris from disbanded National Collection. Walled garden. Charming enclosed swimming pool garden to relax with teas. Excellent plant stall.
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Longyard Cottage
Location : Betts Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2DA
Longyard Cottage is an interesting ¾ of an acre garden situated within yards of an SSSI site, a C11 church, a myriad of footpaths and a fine display of snowdrops and spring bulbs.
This conceptual garden is based on a ‘journey’ and depicted through the use of paths which take you through 3 distinct areas, with its own characteristics.
It’s a tactile garden with which you can engage or simply sit and relax.
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