Beautiful Snowdrops at Anglesey Abbey



Herald the start of spring and join us for snowdrop season. Discover over 270 varieties and this favourite winter flower within our renowned collection.
Snowdrop Season at Anglesey Abbey
The snowdrop collection here at Anglesey Abbey hosts over 270 individual varieties of snowdrop, with some found right here in our gardens and as such, are named after people and places with links to Anglesey Abbey.
Also known as Candlemas Bells, snowdrops are common in the grounds of old religious communities, and it’s possible that Anglesey Abbey’s snowdrops go back to the time when it was a priory. Candlemas, the Christian feast of purification, falls on 2 Feb each year

Where to find our snowdrops
Snowdrops can be found across the gardens, here are some of the best spots to find them:
The Winter Garden
The first snowdrops to appear are usually found beneath the splendor of the Winter Garden. Generally visible from mid-December, this is a favourite pathway to spot several different varieties of the delicate white flowers whilst also enjoying the sensory planting surrounding them.
The Woodland Path
Along with daffodils and hellebores, the Woodland Path and Hoe Fen access path provide a natural setting for small clumps of some of our more common snowdrops. If you're heading through either of these paths, keep an eye out for them on the paths as they can often spread with each passing year.
The Specialist Collection
The specialist collection contains some of the snowdrops that are directly linked with Anglesey Abbey, and is only accessible as part of a guided tour. Our popular Specialist Collection Tours return this year, join one of our knowledgeable garden team to discover our private collection of snowdrops, not usually accessible to visitors.
Our popular Specialist Collection tours are now fully booked for 2022. We're not able to operate a waiting list for tours, but any cancellations will be available to re-book using the link below.

Snowdrop Tours: The Specialist Collection
Snowdrops are one of our first signs that spring is on its way and Anglesey Abbey is famous for them. The garden is home to over 300 different varieties, some of which can only be seen on the exclusive behind the scenes tours. These ‘sell-out’ tours can now be pre-booked to ensure you can see really unusual varieties close up, and hear the intriguing stories and characters behind them from our dedicated gardens staff and volunteers.

Start your own snowdrop collection
Many of the varieties found in the gardens can be purchased from our Plant Centre. Starting your own collection is easy to do, if you’d like some advice on which winter plants go well with snowdrops, speak to a member of the team who will be happy to help. Every penny spent in the Plant Centre goes back into caring for Anglesey Abbey.
Make the most of your visit
Snowdrop season is an incredibly popular time, and we're pleased that so many people want to visit Anglesey Abbey at this time of year but this means we can get busy, especially at weekends and during the February half-term.
Plan your visit and make the most of our more peaceful visiting times using our handy planning guide.

Preparing for your visit to Anglesey Abbey
Whether you're a regular visitor or it's your first time, we can't wait to welcome you to Anglesey Abbey. Take a look at our handy guide on what you need to know to help plan your day.