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Plant snowdrops at Gibside this February half term

Celebrate spring by helping the gardeners get muddy with snowdrop planting.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Dig a hole, plant your bulb and see snowdrop flowers popping up from the soil.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Meeting point

Visitor Reception will help you find the gardeners and volunteers.

What to bring and wear

It's going to be muddy, wear wellies and a raincoat.

Other

Snowdrop planting will take place at intervals between 10am and 3pm, led by our gardeners and volunteers. Drop by during the day to join in. There’ll be sessions in the morning and afternoon.

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