Snowdrop walks North West 2026
Do you enjoy seeing snowdrops on your walks? If so I’ve rounded up all the Snowdrop walks North West England in 2026 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 – 1 Feb – 1 Mar 2026. Thur – Sun 10-4pm
Admission: £8 (plus booking fees)
Children: £3 (plus booking fee, under 5’s free)
Family Ticket: £20 (plus booking fee, Up to 2 adults and 3 children)
Experience one of the UK’s most popular Snowdrop Walks at Rode Hall & Gardens in Cheshire to mark the start of spring. A beautiful end-of-winter walk for all the family with a wonderfully diverse landscape and over 70 varieties of snowdrops.
Walk along paths amidst carpets of white flowers on an enchanting mile-long route. Take in the wild beauty of cascading snowdrops in the Old Wood and Wild Garden, the scenic path down to the Lake and drifts of snowdrops in the borders of the formal Nesfield garden in front of the Hall.
Highlights are also the two acre Walled Kitchen Garden and an unmissable vista down the Colonel’s Walk where some of the rarest varieties can be viewed!
The courtyard kitchen is open complete with flaming woodburner selling homemade cakes, lunches and hot and cold drinks.
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 11th February 2026.
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 – 7th February – 2nd March 2026
Explore the gardens to discover all the beautiful types of snowdrops we have growing at Ness.
There is plenty for all the family to see.
The trail will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
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 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
Heaton Park
When – no specific
Another of mine and my readers favourite is Heaton park where you can find loads of snowdrops across the park.
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 2026 (starts 7th February)
A suggested minimum fundraising donation of £1 per person will provide you with a Snowdrop map and factsheet.
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 – Sundays and Wednesdays in February 2026
The Bank Hall gardens will be open for the famous Snowdrop displays on Sundays and Wednesdays in February.
The Prospect Tower and Exhibition will also be open with tours too. Secure your space by pre-booking.
£4 adults, under 16s free. Cash only on the gate or book in advance online.
Book here – Bank Hall Snowdrop Events 2026
Hornby Castle snowdrop weekend
When – 31st January and 1st February 2026
Where – Hornby Castle, Hornby, Lancaster, LA2 8JU
Join in with the annual snowdrop weekend at the Castle. Bring the dog for a walk and a cup of tea. Lots of varieties of snowdrops, hellebores and winter colour.
Full details here – Hornby Castle
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 – Selected dates from 7th February – 1st March 2026
The second-hand bookshop, cafe, gardens and watermill will also be open so you can enjoy a stroll and a browse for your next read.
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.
