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Hodsock Snowdrops 2013

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Thank you to everyone who visited Hodsock Snowdrops 2013. Our gardens are now closed until May when you can come and experience the Bluebell Wood.

Visit Hodsock Snowdrops in 2013 and enjoy 12 acres of Snowdrop covered woodland and explore 5 acres of formal gardens. You'll experience more Snowdrops outdoors in 2013 with the creation of our Snowdrop Village. Yes, its all al fresco for 2013. Our Snowdrop village is sited in front of our magnificent 19th Century country house with direct access into the snowdrop woodland and gardens.

Our under canvas Snowdrop Village will be home to our luxury Tea Room, gift shop and plant sale. It'll be the the venue for free tours and talks and our weekend festival feel events.

At Snowdrops this year, you'll find our Food and Country Fair, Beer and Banger Festival and Snowdrop Wedding Fair as well as our Charity Weekend to start the season, with lots of local charities offering fun things to do as well as supporting worthwhile causes.


What's new for 2013?
• All outdoor event
• Marqueed Snowdrop Village
• Woodland Glade & Coffee Bar
• Woodland Play Area
• New accessible paths
• Direct access into the woods and gardens
• Events every weekend
• Stay longer, see more
 

Read more about Snowdrops 2012

See our blog for Snowdrop news, photos and stories, from Hodsock Priory.

 

Opening Times

Snowdrops 2013 will be open from Saturday 2nd February to Sunday 3rd March 2013.

Open daily from 10am – 4pm

Historic talks take place at 12pm and 2pm daily in the Snowdrop Village. There is no extra charge for talks.

 

Entrance Prices

Adult tickets £5Media passes and Fam trips link
Children 6-16 £1
Children Under 6 GO FREE
Groups (25 people or more) £4.50
All prices include parking on the estate.

 

Special Offers

We have a range of Special Offers for visitors to Snowdrops at Hodsock.

FREE TEA
TUESDAY

One free hot drink per person
on Tuesdays.

Voucher needed.

Download voucher
 
10% OFF
EVERYTHING
FOR FRIENDS
OF HODSOCK
Present your Friends of Hodsock card
for discounts on entry and purchases.
Join Friends of Hodsock
   
DAY
PASSES
Buy a pass online and save money.
Day Pass includes general admission,
tea & cake £7.50 per person.
Season Pass, unlimited visits to Snowdrops 2013
£10 per person.
Buy Day Pass
*Does not include admission to the wedding Fair
 
ASSOCIATIONS
10% OFF
Members of U3A, NAFAS & RHS
Show your membership card at the ticket office
to redeem your discount on general
admission prices.
Max 4 people, one card per transaction

 


Practicalities

We suggest that our visitors prepare for the English winter weather and follow our accessible paths if using wheelchairs or if you have children in buggies. See our Frequently Asked Questions for more hints and tips on visiting Snowdrops at Hodsock.

See our Visiting Snowdrops guide to plan your day at Hodsock Priory.

Top tips
• Wrap up warm
• Wear flat shoes
• Bring your wellies
• Visit Blyth Church (12-4pm) for tours & talks
 
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Link to the weather at Hodsock Priory
  

 

Snowdrops 2013 consumer leaflet
Download the
2013 What's On
and Offers leaflet
 Snowdrops and Events 2013 leaflet
Download the
Snowdrops and
Events 2013 leaflet


See our what’s on page for a full list of events.
 

Useful information for planning a visit to Snowdrops


Dogs
Disabled access
Snowdrops Walk – how long will it take
Café on site?
What to wear

Q. Are dogs allowed?
A.
We are a pet friendly site and dogs are welcome to run in The Park only. We do not allow dogs in the gardens or woodland (apart from assistance dogs). We have pet friendly rooms available for overnight stays at our five star Courtyard B&B.
 
Q. Is there disabled access?
A.
We mark a route that is more suitable for wheelchair users and those who are less mobile. Paths around the house will be fine however many of our woodland paths are unsurfaced and can become very muddy underfoot. There are disabled toilets and we are trying to make all areas as accessible as possible, with more work planned for 2014.

Q. How long does a visit to Snowdrops at Hodsock take?
A.
We’d recommend that you allow around two hours for your visit to the estate. The Snowdrop walk takes around an hour to an hour and a half and don’t forget a trip to the tea room in the Snowdrop Village. Visits during the weekend events may require more time.

Q. What facilities are on site?
A.
We have the Snowdrops tea rooms serving home made food from local produce. The gift shop will be open every day, run by our partners at Floral Media from Caunton. Toilets are close to the new Snowdrop Village and we have baby change and disabled facilites.
 
Q. What should I wear?
A.
Wrap up warm and wear suitable outdoor clothing including footwear (walking books, wellies and trainers are advisable) and waterproofs if its raining.