Devon


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-snowdrop-festival-the-garden-house-buckland-monachorum-fri-12-jan-sun-10-mar"><a aria-label="Snowdrop Festival (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.thegardenhouse.org.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Snowdrop Festival</a>, The Garden House, Buckland Monachorum, Fri 12 Jan &#8211; Sun 10 Mar</h2>



<p>We have one of the best collections of snowdrops in the UK here in Devon, more than 330 varieties, collected from far and wide, and nestling in the bucolic surrounds of The Garden House, on the edge of Dartmoor but just 10 miles from Plymouth. If you&#8217;re after plants for your garden, specialist snowdrop nurseries are visiting on certain dates: Desirable Plants and Fleet Walled Garden on Fri 19 Jan, Elmworthy Cottage Plants on Sat 27 &#8211; Sun 28 Jan, Avon Bulbs on Sat 3 Feb and Millwood Plants on Sat 10 &#8211; Sun 11 Feb 2024.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-celebration-of-snowdrops-rhs-garden-rosemoor-great-torrington-thurs-1-sun-11-feb"><a href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor/viewevent?EFID=1325&amp;ESRC=CMS">Celebration of Snowdrops</a>, RHS Garden Rosemoor, Great Torrington, Thurs 1 &#8211; Sun 11 Feb</h2>



<p>The perfect place to visit at the start of spring to admire these beautiful bulbs. Join an expert on a free guided Snowdrop Walk throughout the garden every day at noon or follow the fun family trail to find the best displays in the garden in your own time.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-national-garden-scheme-tues-30-jan"><a href="https://ngs.org.uk/shop/online-events/online-talks/in-celebration-of-snowdrops-tuesday-30th-january-7pm/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Garden Scheme</a>, Tues 30 Jan</h2>



<p>Join the Yellow Book&#8217;s first online talk hosted by snowdrop acolytes, including NGS Chief Executive, George Plumptre, and a panel of garden owners who all open their gardens for snowdrops and other treasures of the late-winter. £10.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://andrewscorner.garden/#the-garden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Andrews Corner</a>, Belstone</h2>



<p>&#8216;Mr Blobby&#8217; and &#8216;Heffalump&#8217; &#8211; just two of the usual varieties you&#8217;re likely to see in this Dartmoor plantsman&#8217;s garden, 1000ft above sea level but sheltered from the elements with clever planting.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/43098/ashley-court" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ashley Court</a>, Tiverton</h2>



<p>The garden of a small Regency House, with an organic walled kitchen garden and old apple and pear trees. By arrangement only.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-higher-cherubeer-winkleigh-2-9-17-feb"><a href="https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/17164/higher-cherubeer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Higher Cherubeer</a>, Winkleigh, 2, 9, 17 Feb</h2>



<p>Head here to see the National Collection, over 400 varieties in a pretty country garden with an alpine house, orchard, and woodland beds brimming with cyclamen and spring treasures.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-mount-delamore-ivybridge-sat-10-feb"><a href="https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/33151/the-mount-delamore" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Mount</a>, Delamore, Ivybridge, Sat 10 Feb</h2>



<p>A carpet of snowdrops in a woodland, growing with other winter plants, some of which are unique to Delamore and which were sold as posies to Covent Garden market as late as 2002.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-st-raphael-s-chapel-huccaby-dartmoor"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="St Raphael's Chapel (opens in a new tab)" href="https://ashburtonandmoor.org.uk/huccaby" target="_blank">St Raphael&#8217;s Chapel</a>, Huccaby, Dartmoor </h2>



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<p>You can see snowdrops all over Dartmoor, along the lanes and nestling under trees and hedges, but one of the most romantic has to be&nbsp;St Raphael’s, a tiny chapel in the remote village of Huccaby. The spreading blooms are reputed to date back to a 15th century long-house, predating even the old chapel, and so abundant they have spares which you can buy in pots for your own plot on weekends in the run-up to Valentine&#8217;s Day.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-national-trust-gardens">National Trust Gardens</h2>



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<p>NT gardens and parks are a good place to look, including <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Killerton House (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton/features/the-six-best-places-to-see-spring-flowers-at-killerton" target="_blank">Killerton House</a>, where you can spot the little bloomers around the gardens, Dane&#8217;s Wood and Ashclyst Forest. </p>



<p>You can snowdrop spot at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Coleton Fishacre  (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/coleton-fishacre/features/coleton-fishacre-garden" target="_blank">Coleton Fishacre </a>with the backdrop of the one-time D&#8217;oyly Carte Arts &amp; Crafts home and stunning sea views, at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Knightshayes (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knightshayes/features/making-the-most-of-spring-at-knightshayes" target="_blank">Knightshayes</a> parkland and Impey Wood, as well as the Boundary Walk at Plymouth&#8217;s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Saltram House (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/saltram/trails/saltram-boundary-walk" target="_blank">Saltram House</a> where if you can bear to tear your eyes from the snowdrops, you get beautiful estuary views too.</p>



<p>Alternatively, follow the NT trail from <a aria-label="Kinever Valley to Bennett's Mouth (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trails/kinever-valley-to-bennetts-mouth" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kinever Valley to Bennett&#8217;s Mouth</a> which starts at Mortehoe, down a hidden wooded valley filled with snowdrops and brings you out at a delightful little cove by the sea. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-stone-lane-gardens-chagford"><a href="https://stonelanegardens.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Stone Lane Gardens (opens in a new tab)">Stone Lane Gardens</a>, Chagford</h2>



<p>This 5-acre woodland garden and nursery, known for its stunning collection of white-barked birch trees and annual summer <a href="https://stonelanegardens.com/sculpture-exhibition-and-ashburner-prize/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sculpture Exhibition</a> is carpeted with snowdrops in spring, thanks to special planting days every March when volunteers show up in droves to trowel up the spent plants, divide and replant the bulbs to help them spread through the woods. One to try in your own borders if you want to bulk them up for free.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-powderham-castle-kenton"><a href="https://www.powderham.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Powderham Castle (opens in a new tab)">Powderham Castle</a>, Kenton</h2>



<p>The magnificent driveway down to Powderham&#8217;s 600 year-old castle is a sight to behold, lined either side with snowdrops and later daffodils. Although the estate and deer park is closed till end of March, you can lap up the view en route to the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Farm Shop (opens in a new tab)" href="https://powderhamfarmshop.co.uk/home/" target="_blank">Farm Shop</a> for a local Owens Coffee and slab of carrot cake to sustain you on your winter walk.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-river-yealm-yealmpton"><a href="https://wrt.org.uk/project/river-yealm/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">River Yealm</a>, Yealmpton</h2>



<p>Love a riverside walk? The banks of the Yealm as it winds towards Wembury are dotted with white clumps in spring. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dartington-estate-totnes"><a href="https://www.dartington.org/visit/the-gardens/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dartington Estate</a>, Totnes</h2>



<p>It&#8217;s hard to know which is best at in the Grade II listed gardens Dartington at this time of year &#8211; the nodding snowdrops everywhere or the heavenly-scented witch hazels with their spidery yellow flowers. There&#8217;s only one way to find out<em>.</em> Go! There&#8217;s 25% off garden entry until 18 Feb 2024.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-just-over-the-border">JUST OVER THE BORDER</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-snowdrop-valley-nr-wheddon-cross-exmoor"><a href="http://www.wheddoncross.org.uk/snowdropvalley.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Snowdrop Valley</a>, nr Wheddon Cross, Exmoor</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1125" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/08/IMG_8529.jpg" alt="snowdrops at Wheddon Cross Somerset " class="wp-image-68475" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/08/IMG_8529.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/08/IMG_8529-800x600.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/08/IMG_8529-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/08/IMG_8529-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Credit Wheddon Cross</figcaption></figure>



<p>Once only the locals knew about this remote and privately owned valley, the site of a former river-powered sawmill near Exmoor’s highest village, which is carpeted with snowdrops and open to the public from 27 Jan &#8211; 25 Feb. Now you can catch a bus, Range Rover services into the valley or park at the Cattle Market in Wheddon Cross (parking £5) and walk to the valley.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-festival-of-snowdrops-east-lambrook-manor-gardens-near-south-petherton-somerset"><a href="http://www.eastlambrook.com/pages/site.php?pgid=66" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Festival of Snowdrops</a>, East Lambrook Manor Gardens, near South Petherton, Somerset</h2>



<p>The snowdrops are famous at the Grade 1 listed garden created by Margery Fish. One of the first ‘galanthophiles’, she collected snowdrops to plant in her now garden from 1938 to 1969, and amassed a significant collection. Expect swathes of flowers (160 different varieties), unusual cultivars, Chris Kampf’s steel floral sculptures and over 80 different varieties to buy for your own garden. Open Weds 1 to Sun 29 February, 10am-5pm.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compton_Valence" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Compton Valence,</a>&nbsp;near Dorchester, Dorset</h2>



<p>A village famed for its banks of snowdrops.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-snowdrop-weekends-at-forde-abbey-nr-chard-somerset-dorset-nbsp"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.fordeabbey.co.uk/event/snowdrop-weekends-in-february/2022-02-05/" target="_blank">Snowdrop weekends at Forde Abbey</a>, nr Chard, Somerset/Dorset&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Thirty acres of award-winning gardens in a 12th century Cistercian Abbey, now a private home, resplendent with snowdrops plus camellias, hellebores, crocii and spring bulbs. Mostly the common snowdrop but more unusual varieties hidden here and there. Gift and coffee shops. Open weekends throughout February TBC in 2024.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dunster-castle-nbsp-dunster-somerset-nbsp"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunster-castle-and-watermill" target="_blank">Dunster Castle&nbsp;</a>Dunster, Somerset&nbsp;</h2>



<p>The castle with its impressive medieval gatehouse and ruined tower is known for its Mediterranean and subtropical plants but there are swathes of snowdrops too plus panoramic views over the Bristol Channel and surrounding countryside. Watermill tea room. Open at weekends from 10am–4pm until Sat 19 March when open daily, except over Feb half term, when open daily.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nothing-local-to-you">Nothing local to you?</h2>



<p>From now until March, you’ll see snowdrops thriving in woodland, hedgerows and parkland around Devon, and you can usually find them in old churchyards. Or take a look at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="more local walks here (opens in a new tab)" href="https://devon.muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/walks-near-me/?s=walks" target="_blank">more local walks here</a>.</p>


Where to see snowdrops in Devon

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