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Snowdrop Stories

Snowdrops bring the hope of spring, looking ahead to light and warmth whilst it’s still cold outside. On your visit to Canons Ashby, stop to admire the bright white blooms and discover some new stories.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Snowdrops bring the hope of spring, looking ahead to light and warmth whilst it’s still cold outside. On your visit to Canons Ashby, stop to admire the bright white blooms and discover some new stories. Suitable for families or story-loving adults. Our garden is compact and our snowdrops are accessible, with the biggest display by the main path, visible for people with mobility aids or families with pushchairs. Normal admission prices apply .

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Families are very welcome

Meeting point

Start your day at Visitor Reception who will send you in the right direction

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the weather

Accessibility

Canons Ashby has slopes, steps and stairs. However the largest display of snowdrops can be seen from the main path which is a slight slope, and a solid path.

Other

This is for any age group, dogs are allowed in our grounds and gardens on a short lead. We don't have huge quantities of snowdrops compared to some sites, but what we have is very accessible and easy to get to for most people.

Upcoming events

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at 10:00 to 15:30+ 10 other dates or times

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on
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at 11:00 to 14:00

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at 11:00 to 15:30+ 10 other dates or times

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at 10:00 to 15:00+ 48 other dates or times