‘Tis the season to see snowdrops! You may have seen some peeking through already, or you may be planning where to go in the next few weeks when they are in full show. Whatever your plans, start with our snowdrop guide, because we love them as much as you do! Click on the headings for more info and pics.
Waterperry Gardens
They are out already! Waterperry is serious when it comes to snowdrops and you will find more than 60 different snowdrop varieties, double and single-flowered, carpeting the ornamental gardens, plus a spectacular show down by the walk along the River Thame. As well as the beautiful show of snowdrops, Waterperry is great for a run around with a visit to the play area after a must. If your little snowdrops are still full of beans after that then take them on the Waterperry – Waterstock walk for an added leg stretch.
🗓 Snowdrop season at Waterperry for the whole of February ⏰Open 10am – 5pm 💴 Adults £11.50 Under 16 Free🎫 No pre-booking needed ℹ️ Visit the Waterperrry website for more info
Kingston Bagpuize House
KBH re-opened on the 1st February for the first time this year and the snowdrops are out and celebrating. The gardens will be open every Wednesday and Sunday in February then back to Sunday/ Monday in March. The house will also be open on the 15th and 22nd February. The much anticipated Snowdrop and Spring Plant Fair is on Sunday 22nd February (separate entry fee – see website) and is so very quaint. As always with us, the tea and homemade cakes make the visit a true delight!
🗓 Open Wednesdays and Sundays in February⏰ 1pm – 4pm (last entry to house at 3pm) then 2pm – 5pm from March 💴 Adult Garden £8, 12-21 years £4.50, Under 12: Free 🎫 No pre-booking ℹ️ Visit the Kingston Bagpuize House website for more info
Magdalen College, Addison’s Walk
Free to Oxford residents, this walk is a joy in normal times but when the snowdrops are pushing through the leaves it adds a whole other level of loveliness. The first snowdrop was already peeking through at the beginning of January but hold off until mid-February for the full parade.
🗓 Open daily ⏰ 10am – 7pm or dusk (whichever is earlier) 💴 Free entry to Oxford residents (plus one) 🎫 No pre-booking required ℹ️ Visit the Magdalen College website for more info.
Oxford Botanic Gardens
They were out very early here, already in full swing mid-Jan! You’ll see them popping up all over the place in the Botanic Gardens, with a fine show in the Walled Garden – the Garden’s oldest section. I cant help but get two in one on this list as the Botanic Garden’s sister site Harcourt Arboretum is also flush with snowdrops too.
🗓 Open daily⏰ 10am – 4pm 💴 Adult £9, under 16 Free 🎫 No pre-booking required
Snowdrop Teas at St Botolph’s Church and Swyncombe Circular Walk
Stunning!! This is our go-to for snowdrops as the churchyard is absolutely carpeted in white. They havened announced the dates of their legendary Snowdrop Teas yet, but keep an eye on the website. The beautiful Swyncome Circular Walk starts at the church and the route itself passes along the Ridgeway National Trail, through fields, woodland and across the Swyncombe Estate with its sloping views of the Chilterns below.
🗓 Keep an eye on the church website for Snowdrop Tea info.
A little further afield?
Welford Park
Welford Park in Berkshire has an unbelievable show in their snowdrop woodlands, considered to be one of the finest in the UK. Take a look at the pictures on the website for the sheer scale of the white carpet! Open until 1st March 2026. Give it until mid-Feb to get the full spectacle.
Evenley Wood Gardens
We LOVE this place for its trails and adventure playground fun but they are also famed for their Snowdrop Days which kicked off in mid-January. Over 80 varieties popping up throughout the 60 acre woodland. Beautiful!
