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Snowdrops are one of the first signs that we're finally moving out of winter, bringing a sense of joy and hope.
So wrap up warm and discover some of the best places to spot snowdrops below. If you know of more places, please let me know.
Where to see snowdrops:
St Mary's Church, Hitchin
In the grounds of St Mary's Church you'll find lots of beautiful snowdrops sprouting up, so grab a coffee nearby and have a little wander.
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Quaker Meeting House (Peace Garden) on Paynes Park (diagonally opposite the Town Hall)
A local Facebook group had a post about snowdrops and this garden was recommended as having a last display, although often later to flower than other places.
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St Paul's Waldenbury
Various sundays in Feb and March 2026
This local gem was once home to Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. All ages can enjoy the spectacular 50 acre garden, with long vistas leading to temples and statues, lake and ponds. The garden retains its original 18th century formal design, with more recent flower gardens. Wild flowers in abundance and snowdrops from late Jan. Various dates where you can do a house and Garden, or Garden-only visit.
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Serendi (private garden through National Garden Scheme), Letchworth
Sunday 15th Feb and Tuesday 17th Feb 2026 1-4:30pm
A well designed garden, with many areas for sitting and all year-round interest and colour. Spring bulbs, snowdrops, ferns, allium, tulips, hostas and containers. Later perennials, roses, clematis, delightful dahlias, a developing exotic area, a gravel area and new knot garden. A greenhouse for over wintering, a Griffin glasshouse with Tibochina, Clivia, Aeonium, Pelargoniums, cacti and more. Book in advance on the National Garden Scheme website.
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Benington Lordship Gardens, near Stevenage
Sat 7th February 2026 - Sun 1st March 2026 11am - 4pm
The gardens are opened every year in February when they are carpeted in a spectacular display of naturalised snowdrops around the remains of the Norman keep and surrounding moat. Hellebores, aconites and winter flowering shrubs are also in flower, as well as the coloured stems of acers, cornus and willow around the ponds.
Over the years, a collection of rare and unusual snowdrops has developed and many of these special plants can be found growing in the borders.
Prices:
Adults: £9.00
Children under 16 yrs: £4.00
Children under 3 yrs: Free.
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Swiss Gardens at Shuttleworth
One of our favourite local attractions is Shuttleworth, and their Swiss Gardens truly are breathtaking. The garden has plenty to see, including a grotto, fernery, ornate Indian kiosk, secret tunnels and, of course, the Swiss Cottage, which is really fun for kids to explore, while you take in the beautiful views. There are pathways throughout most of the gardens, so it's pram friendly, plus there's a lovely café and of course the Hangars and regular events.
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King's Arm Gardens, Ampthill
The Kings Arms Garden, located only 300m to the south of Ampthill’s Town Centre and accessible by a public footpath, is a fine and rare example of an urban community garden providing a range of benefits for people and wildlife. Its 1.5 acre woodland habitat contains a range of indigenous and exotic species of trees, bushes, and perennials. Snowdrops, camellia and rhododendron are particular seasonal features. The Garden is open to the public free of charge on open days, so keep an eye on their Facebook page as to when these are.
Get up to date opening times (weather permitting) on their Facebook page here
Moggerhanger Park
Moggerhanger Park is a Grade 1 listed Georgian Historic House designed by architect Sir John Soane. It is recognised as the most complete surviving example of Soane's domestic work set in 33 acres of stylish Grade II listed grounds and woodlands sculpted by Humphry Repton. Open from 10am daily, Moggerhanger Park offers a great place to walk and relax. Visit the Orchard Tearooms for coffee and cake or let the kids burn off some energy in our woodland play area. The woodland trail has snowdrops in winter while the walled garden has an unrivalled collection of Iris that come ablaze in June.
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Anglesey Abbey, nr Cambridge
Tours run Sundays - Fridays until 27th February 2026 (not on Saturdays)
Anglesey Abbey has one of the finest snowdrop collections in the country, with over 500 varieties of these delicate white flowers, many of which are rare. Take in their beauty amongst a collection of classical statues and wander through the Winter Garden, also in its prime at this time of year.
The snowdrop collection here at Anglesey Abbey hosts over 500 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.
The 2026 Specialist Collection Tours
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. Join one of our knowledgeable garden team to discover our private collection of snowdrops, not usually accessible to visitors.
In 2026, snowdrop tours will run daily from Sundays to Fridays from 26 January until 27 February 2026. There will be an option to join a tour at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm. Tours last roughly an hour and spaces for tours will be charged at £5 per person. All funds raised through snowdrop tours at Anglesey Abbey help to care for this special place.
Pre-booking is essential and we recommend booking early as these tours are always very popular and we expect them to sell out quickly.
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Heartwood Forest, nr St Albans
My mum used to live overlooking Heartwood Forest, so we’ve been to see the bluebells here a number of times, but from late Jan, you'll find pretty carpets of snowdrops. There’s plenty of parking and well-managed paths- it’s a really lovely place for a walk. It’s part newly-planted forest, part ancient woodland, created by The Woodland Trust with the help of volunteers.
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Wherever you choose to see these beautiful displays, please ensure you follow the pathways and enjoy!
