Wiltshire


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-stourhead-mere"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/stourhead" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stourhead</a>, Mere</h2>



<p>Stourhead is fabulous throughout the seasons, but it’s deliciously calm and quiet come winter. Better still, it&#8217;s one of our fave spots to see snowdrops in Wiltshire. You&#8217;ll find them carpeting many of the garden borders, adding pretty sprinklings of white as you meander round the lake.  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-great-chalfield-manor-holt"><a href="https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/get-involved/events/snowdrops/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Great Chalfield Manor</a>, Holt</h2>



<p>This 15th Century stunner opens its gates on 16 Feb for its annual snowdrop day. Head there for a chance to take a peek around the oh-so-pretty gardens, and raise cash for Dorothy House in the process. Entry £7, and you can snap up your tickets <a href="https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/get-involved/events/snowdrops/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lydiard-park-swindon"><a href="https://www.lydiardpark.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lydiard Park</a>, Swindon</h2>



<p>Just outside Swindon, but somehow gloriously remote, Lydiard Park is the ideal place to gawp at snowdrops. People travel miles to see the little white wonders, cloaking the woods and grounds around the lake. Entry is free, you’ll just need to pay for parking. Better still, there are <a href="https://www.lydiardpark.org.uk/visit/park-facilities/cafe-and-tea-rooms/">two cafes</a> on site.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-westcroft-garden-boscombe-village-salisbury"><a href="https://www.westcroftgarden.co.uk/snowdrops" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Westcroft Garden</a>, Boscombe Village, Salisbury </h2>



<p>This cottage garden is home to a whopping 400 varieties of snowdrop, and owner Lyn Miles – a self-confessed ‘snowdrop nut’ – is throwing open her gates on selected days over the next few weeks. Alongside the carpets of white you’ll find homemade soups, biscuits and hot drinks, plus bulbs to buy. Entry is just £4, for info on opening days see <a href="https://www.westcroftgarden.co.uk/open-days" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-savernake-forest-marlborough"><a href="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/savernake/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Savernake Forest</a>, Marlborough</h2>



<p>The Marlborough area is famous for bluebells (head there mid-May for a staggering blaze of blue), but you can find plenty of snowdrops earlier in the year. Pack a flask of hot chocolate and let the kids run wild in the forest, while you hone your snowdrop spotting skills.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lacock-abbey-lacock"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock-abbey-" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lacock Abbey</a>, Lacock</h2>



<p>It may be known for <em>Harry Potter</em>, but Lacock makes a great place to seek out snowdrops. The area around the abbey is carpeted in the pretty blooms from Feb, making an already beautiful place that bit more magical. Afterwards, head to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lacockshop/">Lacock Shop and Deli</a>, which does great takeaway coffee and salads. Prefer to eat in? Try The George, an ancient pub with cosy nooks and crannies. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shaftesbury-snowdrop-festival-9-12-february"><a href="https://www.shaftesburysnowdrops.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shaftesbury snowdrop festival</a>, 9-12 February</h2>



<p>A couple of miles over the Dorset border, you’ll find a snowdrop extravaganza. Shaftesbury Snowdrop Festival has everything from guided walks to expert talks, craft activities and even a themed lantern parade, which leads to gorgeous Gold Hill. This is a great one for the family, you can find out more <a href="https://www.shaftesburysnowdrops.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-iford-manor-near-bradford-on-avon"><a href="https://www.ifordmanor.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Iford Manor</a>, near Bradford-on-Avon</h2>



<p>The magical gardens at Iford Manor don’t officially open until later in the season, but there&#8217;s a chance to admire the snowdrops on 27 Feb. Head gardener Steve Lannin will be taking a tour, which includes a look around the private walled garden. The tour costs £28, and you’ll wind up at Iford Manor Café for a hot drink (included). Booking essential and tickets sell out fast, so get in pronto! </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-erlestoke-park-wood-erlestoke"><a href="https://getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/local/erlestoke-park-wood-wiltshire" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Erlestoke Park Wood</a>, Erlestoke</h2>



<p>Tucked between Bratton and Market Lavington, this pretty woodland packs a punch. With a pretty lake and trails to explore, it’s heaven for the kids and you’ll find plenty of snowdrops nestled under the trees. Park at Holy Saviour’s Church and pop over the road to find the path. Afterwards, head to nearby Edington, where you’ll find fab food at <a href="https://www.threedaggers.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Three Daggers</a> pub and farm shop.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-lawns-swindon"><a href="https://www.visitswindon.org.uk/business/76.aspx?b=The+Lawns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Lawns</a>, Swindon</h2>



<p>This 50-acre patch of parkland might be slap bang in Swindon, but you’ll feel like you’re in the countryside. Once part of a family estate, it now plays host to fabulous walks and summer events, plus you’ll find patches of snowdrops in the wooded areas.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cerney-gardens-cirencester"><a href="https://www.cerneygardens.com/copy-of-opening-times" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cerney Gardens</a>, Cirencester</h2>



<p>Just over the border near Cirencester sits Cerney House, a beautiful stately home with impressive gardens. Follow the Woodland Walk for a glorious display of dainty blooms. The gardens are open seven days a week (tickets £1 for children, £6 for adults) and it’s worth keeping an eye on the <a href="https://www.cerneygardens.com/events?fbclid=IwAR3_1R5h4R9Dmlc6kABcb7Ka2o7Sp-9mhCS46ic_xvkjO4dOwSSPyb-MkdY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a> for snowdrop updates. Furry friends are welcome too, but must be kept on leads.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-welford-park-newbury-berkshire"><a href="https://www.welfordpark.co.uk/event/snowdrops-at-welford-park/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Welford Park</a>, Newbury, Berkshire</h2>



<p>It may be in Berkshire, but it would be remiss not to mention Welford Park, home to one of the UK’s most dazzling snowdrop displays. It’s also where <em>The Great British Bake Off </em>sets up camp every year, in its famous white tent. Admire the snowdrops as you wander through the gardens and along the river Lambourne, then defrost with a cake and coffee in the Snowdrop Marquee. Tickets from £5, for opening times see <a href="https://www.welfordpark.co.uk/event/snowdrops-at-welford-park/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. &nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-badbury-near-swindon"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/badbury" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Badbury</a>, near Swindon</h2>



<p>Another spot famed for bluebells (it even has a dedicated platform for photo opps), Badbury is well worth a visit on your quest for snowdrops. You can pick short walks or longer routes, and there&#8217;s an Iron Age fort if you&#8217;ve got any history fans in your midst. Plus, because it&#8217;s so high up, the views stretch for miles.</p>


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