Snowdrop Walks Gloucestershire – Wondering where to find snowdrop flowers near me in Gloucestershire
During February and March each year there are lots of snowdrop woods Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire snowdrop weekends and snowdrop gardens near me and Gloucestershire snowdrop gardens to visit
Snowdrop Walks Gloucestershire
Algars Manor
Location : Station Rd, Iron Acton, South Gloucestershire, BS37 9TB
2 acres of woodland garden beside River Frome, mill stream, native plants mixed with collections of 60 magnolias and 70 camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas, eucalyptus and other unusual trees and shrubs.
Daffodils, snowdrops and other early spring flowers.
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Batsford Arboretum
Location : Batsford, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9AT
Batsford Arboretum is home to a unique collection of some of the world’s most beautiful and rare trees, shrubs and bamboos spread across 56 acres.
Enjoy early colour from the snowdrops, followed by spring-flowering bulbs and spectacular Japanese flowering cherries; escape the heat under the tree canopy in summer and prepare to be amazed by the outstanding autumn colour!
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Cerney House Gardens
Location : Cerney House North Cerney Cirencester GL7 7BX
In February and early March there are masses of snowdrops in the gardens, with a small woodland trail.
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Colesbourne Park
Location : Colesbourne, Nr. Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 9NP
In 1874 Henry Elwes had discovered Galanthus elwesiis whilst travelling in western Turkey and he became one of the prominent galanthophiles of his day.
It is clear that he planted widely, as the Colesbourne Park garden today contains large populations of snowdrops, many of them hybrids, descended from those plantings.
New cultivars have been added to the collection each year, with the collection now totalling some 350 cultivars.
One of the best snowdrop displays to visit in England
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Cotswold Farm
Location : Duntisbourne Abbots, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 7JS
This beautiful Arts & Crafts garden overlooks a quiet valley on descending levels with terraces designed by Norman Jewson in the1930s.
Enclosed by Cotswold stone walls and yew hedges, the garden has year-round interest inc a snowdrop collection with over 80 varieties.
The terraces, shrub garden, herbaceous borders and bog garden are full of scent and colour from spring to autumn.
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Dyrham Park National Trust
Location : Dyrham, near Bath, South Gloucestershire, SN14 8HY
Dyrham’s snowdrops sometimes crop up as early as Christmas and New Year and, by January, can be admired in front of the 17th-century house, in the terraces and in the garden.
Dyrham is home to more than half a dozen types of – snowdrop, all of which occur naturally – although they are helped along with annual snowdrop dividing sessions carried out by the garden team to encourage growth the following year.
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Home Farm
Location : Newent Lane, Huntley, Gloucestershire, GL19 3HQ
Set in elevated position with exceptional views. 1m walk through woods and fields to show carpets of spring flowers.
Enclosed garden with fern border, sundial and heather bed. White and mixed shrub borders. Stout footwear advisable in winter.
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Museum in The Park
Location : Stratford Park, Stratford Rd, Stroud GL5 4AF
This small scale display at the top of the ramp in the Museum Foyer explores the story of the Giant Snowdrop Company of Hyde, and their role in democratising the collection of snowdrops in the mid-20th century.
Once you’ve seen the display, why not pop into the garden to see our collection of snowdrops – including the Hyde four, and other rare varieties.
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Newark Park
Location : Newark Park, Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7PZ
Newark Park reopens in February, just in time for snowdrop season. Bring your walking boots and enjoy a winter’s walk amongst carpets of snowdrops in the garden and the estate.
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Painswick Rococo Garden
Location : Painswick Gloucestershire GL6 6TH
Over five million snowdrops carpet the wooded areas of the Garden. No one knows how they got here, but their number and natural beauty makes them one of Gloucestershire’s must-see events.
There are 15 varieties in total in the Garden, with the most famous being Galanthus “Atkinsii”, a particularly tall and handsome snowdrop. This was discovered int he garden in the 1800s by James Atkins, who lived in an estate cottage.
The main collection of snowdrops is in the Snowdrop Grove, with more modern varieties above the maze.
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Rodmarton Manor and Gardens
Location : Rodmarton Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 6PF
With an eight acre stretch of picturesque gardens to explore, interspersed with stunning Cotswold stone.
During the spring you’ll find over 150 variations of snowdrops – some with markings, some rare, and even yellow and green markings.
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Trench Hill
Location : Sheepscombe, Gloucestershire, GL6 6T
Approx 3 acres set in a small woodland with panoramic views.
Variety of herbaceous and mixed borders, rose garden, extensive vegetable plots, wildflower areas, plantings of spring bulbs with thousands of snowdrops and hellebores, woodland walk, two small ponds, waterfall and larger conservation pond.
Interesting wooden sculptures, many within the garden. Cultivated using organic principles.
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