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Snowdrop Trails In Norfolk 2024
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Snowdrops, otherwise known as Galanthus, are often regarded as being the first sign of spring, even though they can start to be seen from late December into January. What is for certain, however, is that walking through the snowdrops and enjoying trails carpeted with them is a lovely activity for families. We have put together some of our favourite locations for family snowdrop walks and trails in Norfolk. If you know any that your family love and that we have missed, please send us an email at lisa@writeplacemedia.co.uk
As with all activities at this current time, make sure that you double-check arrangements and availability before making a journey in case of cancellation or restrictions to access.
If you would like to look at growing your own snowdrops at home as a family project, then see this article from the Gardeners World website with tips on how to plant and care for them as well as information on different varieties.
Bagthorpe Hall, 4 Main Rd, Bagthorpe, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE31 6QY.
Opening on 19th February 2023 from 11am to 4pm as part of the National Garden's Scheme for a circular walk through the grounds, returning through a walled garden.
Blickling Estate, Blickling, Norwich, NR11 6NF.
Take a visit to the winter garden where you will see snowdrops and hellebores appear in January and February.
Chestnut Farm, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6NX
Open day on 26th February 2023. Visit the mature 3-acre garden with collections of many rare and unusual plants and trees. 100+ varieties of snowdrops, drifts of crocus with seasonal flowering shrubs. £5 for adults. Free for children
Hindringham Hall, Hindringham, Norfolk
Visit the Open Day on 25th February 2023 between 10 am and 4 pm. This garden surrounding a Grade II Tudor Manor House (which will not be open) has a medieval moat as well as 3 acres of fishponds, a working walled vegetable garden, a Victorian nut walk, formal beds, bog and stream gardens. Adult £8 and children free. Pre-booking is available but not essential. Home-made teas are available in aid of Hindringham Church.
Horstead House, Norwich, NR12 7AU
See snowdrops throughout the woodland setting as well as the dogwoods growing on a small island in the River Bure, flowing through the garden. Also, visit the small walled garden. Open day on 18th February 2023 from 11 am to 4 pm with pre-booking available not essential. The cost for adults is £5 with children free
Lexham Hall, nr Litcham, Norfolk, PE32 2QJ.
Snowdrop walks are scheduled to take place on 5th and 12th February 2023 from 11am to 4pm. Children's admission is free. Dogs welcome on leads. Homemade refreshments will be available and plants will be on sale.
Pensthorpe Natural Park, Pensthorpe Road, Fakenham, NR21 0LN.
Snowdrops have already started to appear in their Wave Garden and woodland areas with it being anticipated that their peak will be in March.
Sheringham Park
The Galanthus plicatus 'Upcher' variety of snowdrop features throughout the Park along with other varieties at this National Trust site
Oxburgh Hall
At this National Trust site, visitors can see white snowdrops and bright yellow aconites. You can also venture into the Wilderness, My Lady's Wood and along the north terrace, where thousands of delicate flowers begin to emerge.
Walsingham Abbey, Common Place, Walsingham, NR22 6BP
Open for snowdrop walks from 23rd January to 5th March 2023 from 10 am to 4 pm daily. See carpets of snowdrops throughout their 18 acres of grounds and woodland and along the banks of the River Stiffkey