Get ready for the Snowdrop Festival as Norfolk showcases its stunning snowdrop locations this February
Norfolk: Starting at the end of January, those lovely white snowdrops will start blooming all over the UK, brightening up gardens and woods.
To kick off the season, the National Garden Scheme is bringing back the Snowdrop Festival for 2025. They’ve picked out four hidden gems in Norfolk that you can explore.
Chestnut Farm
At Chestnut Farm, you can catch the snowdrops on two special days this year.
Where: Church Road, West Beckham, Holt, NR25 6NX
When: Friday, January 31 and Sunday, February 23, 11am to 4pm
Price: £5 for adults, kids go free. Dogs are welcome on leads.
Make sure to book ahead if you want to visit this lovely three-acre garden and grab some light snacks.
This place has been growing for over 60 years, featuring a collection of rare plants and trees.
You’ll find more than 100 types of snowdrops, all nestled among crocuses and seasonal shrubs.
Lexham Hall
Lexham Hall will soon be surrounded by a sea of snowdrops.
Where: Litcham, Norfolk, PE32 2QJ
When: Sunday, February 9 and Sunday, February 16, 11am to 4pm
Price: £6 for adults, kids go free. Dogs are welcome on leads.
This historic house is set in beautiful parkland, perfect for a stroll by the lake and river.
You can wander through the woods and see the snowdrop-covered borders and some winter shrubs.
Horstead House
Horstead House will soon be a sight to see with its snowdrop carpet.
Where: Mill Road, Horstead, Norwich, NR12 7AU
When: Saturday, February 15, 11am to 4pm
Price: £5 for adults, kids go free. Dogs are welcome on leads.
Visitors can enjoy the snowdrops in the woodland, and there’s wheelchair access to the main area.
Plus, homemade teas will be available!
Bagthorpe Hall
Bagthorpe Hall will open its doors for snowdrop viewing in February.
Where: Bagthorpe, Bircham, King’s Lynn, PE31 6QY
When: Sunday, February 23, 11am to 4pm
Price: £5 for adults, kids go free. Dogs are welcome on leads.
You can take a lovely circular walk through the woods, where snowdrops naturally blanket the ground, and then stroll back through the walled garden.
