Snowdrops in the South West

One of the first signs of spring is the annual snowdrop bloom which can be seen in front of the 17th-century house at Dyrham Park in January and February.

Winter in Prior Park gives a chance to wind down and reflect on the year gone by, surrounded by the sights of the garden in winter and signs of early spring, such as swathes of snowdrops.

Bring your walking boots and enjoy a winter's walk amongst carpets of snowdrops in the garden and the estate. Snowdrops in bloom traditionally signal the end of winter, and there are many carpets of snowdrops to admire at Newark Park

Cotehele garden is a garden for all seasons and at this time of year snowdrops are in abundance, giving us the first sign that spring is on the way.

The valley garden will reopen in February and will start to show signs of early spring, including carpets of snowdrops.

With the mild maritime climate at Trelissick, early flowering rhododendrons and camellias bring colour to the garden from February onwards. The borders are scattered with hellebores, cyclamen and snowdrops.

When this exotic Cornish garden reopens in February there will be a great display of snowdrops to see as you wander on the winding paths through this historic garden.

Famous for it's rare trees and shrubs, the garden is the jewel in the centre of the Killerton estate.

A walk down through the centre of the garden at Coleton Fishacre leads you past a bank of snowdrops bobbing their heads in the sea breeze. Unwind while you take in the view with snowdrops on one side, and the sea on the other.

Greenway's renowned spring garden is filled with snowdrops and camellias when it opens in February. Before spring even truly begins, you can be transported to it in this woodland garden overlooking the River Dart.

Walk through the Kingston Lacy gardens from late January onwards and you will find carpets of brilliant white. With over 40 varieties of snowdrop, the spectacular display at Kingston Lacy is a welcome sign that spring is on its way.

The 28 acre parkland, wooded riverside and terraced garden at Dunster Castle are great places to see snowdrops.

With spring comes new adventures! With walking trails and guides on spotting birds and flowers in the grounds, what better way to get out in nature than a day at Lacock.

Carpets of brilliant white snowdrops surround the lake in this world-famous garden from February. With winding paths to follow and surprises round every corner, early spring is a special time at Stourhead