Snowdrop walks North West
Do you enjoy seeing snowdrops on your walks? If so I’ve rounded up all the Snowdrop walks North West England in 2024 for you. Snowdrops are a really pretty plant and I know many people look forward to seeing them every year. They are usually around from late January until the end of February. Find more Family walks North West here.
Snowdrop walks Cheshire
You’ll find some specific snowdrop walks that you need to book on below as well as some National Trust properties and other gardens where I know there are snowdrops.
Rode Hall
When – 3 Feb – 2 Mar 2024. Thur – Sun 10-4pm
Admission: £7.50
Children: £3 (under 5’s free)
Family Ticket: £20 (Up to 2 adults and 3 children)
Please note RHS and HHA cards are not valid during the Snowdrop Walk
Come and see one of the finest displays of Snowdrops in the North here at Rode Hall. Take the mile long walk in the Old Wood and marvel at the carpets of Snowdrops, then follow the path down by The Pool to catch a glimpse of the herons on Birthday Island. Dogs on leads welcome.
Tickets available here – Snowdrop Walk
Arley Hall
When – no specific dates
Expect to see snowdrops on the woodland walk when they are in season.
Follow their Facebook page for information- Arley Hall
Norton Priory
When – no specific dates.
You can expect to see them in various areas of Norton priory.
Follow them on Facebook to be the first to hear – Norton Priory
Quarry Bank Mill NT
When – no specific dates
You can expect to see snowdrops in the gardens and woodlands.
Find out more about admission costs etc here – Quarry Bank | Cheshire | National Trust
Hare Hill NT
When – open Wednesday – Sunday from 14th February 2024.
Expect to lots of snow drops in the woods and walled gardens at Hare Hill.
Find out more about Hare Hill here – National Trust Hare Hill
Family snowdrop trail at Ness Botanic gardens
When – 3rd – 25th February 2024
Enjoy a winter stroll and keep the children busy exploring some amazing things around the gardens.
All the family will enjoy following this 40-minute trail to discover our beautiful snowdrops and other natural sights around the garden.
Full details of admission costs etc here – Ness Botanic Gardens
Lyme Park NT
When – no specific dates
You’ll find snowdrops around the gardens and wider estate.
Find out more here – Visit the garden at Lyme
Lovell Quinta Arboretum
Where – Swettenham
When – Snowdrop day is Sunday 18th February 2024 or you can walk here every day.
This garden is owned and managed by Tatton garden society. Free entry form members or £2.50 donation for non-members.
Full details here – lovell quinta arboretum
Snowdrop walks Manchester
Here are some National Trust and RHS gardens which we visit frequently and I saw snow drops last year.
Dunham Massey NT
When – no specific dates
Dunham Massey is a beautiful place to walk and there are lots of snowdrops in their gardens each year.
Find out more about Dunham Massey here – Dunham Massey
RHS Bridgewater
When – no specific dates.
Enjoy exploring the beautiful gardens at RHS Bridgewater and you’ll find lots of snowdrops.
Find out more about RHS Bridgewater here – RHS Bridgewater
Snowdrop walks Lancashire
There are number of gardens that open specifically for snowdrop walks and National Trust gardens too.
A member of my Facebook family walking group mentioned that there are always loads of snowdrops around Arnside.
Lytham Hall
When – Saturday & Sunday in February 2024
A suggested minimum fundraising donation of £1 per person will provide you with a Snowdrop map and factsheet, plus a 10% Off voucher for Hall Tours.
As well as the vast swathes of beautiful Snowdrops why not visit the Café, Animals, Lytham Hall Shop and Garden Centre. You will be able to purchase your own Snowdrops.
Full details here – What’s on (lythamhall.org.uk)
Bank Hall, Bretherton
When – 4th, 7th, 11th, 14th, 18th, 21st & 25th February 2024
The Bank Hall gardens will be open 12pm-4pm for the famous Snowdrop displays on Sundays and the first three Wednesdays in February 2024.
The Prospect Tower and Exhibition will also be open with tours at 11am and 1pm. Secure your space by pre-booking.
Book here – Bank Hall Snowdrop Events 2024
Hornby Castle snowdrop weekend
When – 17th & 18th February 2024
View the wonderful snowdrops in the borders and along the river woodland walk. As well as snowdrops, you’ll see the evergreens, coloured stems, scented shrubs and winter flowering perennials. Visit the Walled Garden where you can see over 70 different varieties of snowdrop in flower in the winter borders.
Ceramic exhibition by Wyn Abbot with pottery for sale in the walled garden pottery.
A brief history of Hornby Castle talk by Sue Bull at 12noon
Gardens open from 11am – 3.30pm (last entry 3pm)
Admission £6 Children £2 under 5s free
Dogs allowed on leads
Disabled and pushchair access is very limited and parts of the garden can be reached often only by steep paths/steps
Full details here – Hornby Castle Snowdrop Weekend
Rufford Old Hall NT
When – no specific dates
This is another National Trust advertised as having snowdrops on display.
Find out more here – Visiting Rufford Old Hall’s garden
Snowdrop walks Liverpool
Here you’ll find a woodland and a National Trust where you can expect to see lots of snowdrops.
Otterspool woodland
When – no specific dates
Free, woodland walk. You can enjoy lovely family walks here and expect to see snowdrops and bluebells when they are in season.
Find out more about the woodland here – Otterspool – Woodland Trust
Speke Hall NT
When – no specific dates
You can expect to see lots of snowdrops in the woods and gardens at Speke Hall.
Find out more here – Speke Hall
Snowdrop walks Cumbria
There are various National Trust gardens that are filled with snowdrops. I have heard that Grizedale forest is always a great place to see snowdrops.
Snowdrop weekends at Acorn Bank
When – 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd & 23rd February & 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th & 16th March 2025
The café, watermill, second-hand bookshop and gardens will also be open so you can enjoy a wander and a bite to eat. Plus crafting, den building, family fun and vintage book sales – find more information below.
Windowsill salad seed sowing: 1 & 2 February and 15 & 16 February, 11am-12pm & 2-3pm. Meet outside the Dovecote and learn to sow a tray of salad seeds. Then take it home to watch the magic happen!
Self-led den building and trail setting: every weekend in February, 11am-3pm. Find the materials you need to build your own den from natural woodland materials and set a trail for your family and friends to follow. The Visitor Welcome team will point you in the right direction once you arrive.
Block printing: 8 & 9 February and 22 & 23 February, 11am-3pm. Here’s a chance to take home printed artwork of the nature that surrounds Acorn Bank – join our volunteers in the Dovecote.
Book here – Snowdrop Weekends
Sizergh castle
When – no specific dates
This is a great National Trust in the south lakes where you can see snowdrops in the gardens.
Find out more here – Visiting Sizergh’s garden
More things to do in February
Find all the Chinese New Year North West events here.
Find our guide to February half term North West here.
