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Hodsock Snowdrops 2013
Visit Hodsock Snowdrops in 2013 and enjoy 12 acres of Snowdrop covered woodland and explore 5 acres of formal gardens. You'll expereince more Snowdrops outdoors in 2013 with a woodland cafe, a bigger food and craft fair, more locations to eat and drink and specalist events throughout the season. Look out for two very distinctive Snowdrop species; 'Barbara's Double' and the 'Lady Beatrix Stanley', both named after late members of the Buchanan family (Lady Barbara Buchanan and her mother, Lady Beatrix Stanley) who were great gardeners in their day.
Opening TimesSnowdrops 2013 will be open from Saturday 2nd February to Sunday 3rd March 2013. Open daily from 10am – 4pm Historic talks take place at 11am and 2pm daily. There is no extra charge for talks.
Entrance PricesAdult tickets £5 All prices include parking on the estate.
Special OffersWe have a range of Special Offers for visitors to Snowdrops at Hodsock. Buy Entrance Tickets online and save over 15%Enjoy a Snowdrops Day Pass, complete with a cuppa and cake for £7.50 when booked online. Bring a friend for a Snowdrops Day Pass for Two at just £15, when booked online. Free Tea TuesdaysOur popular 'Free Tea Tuesdays' are back in 2013 where visitors can enjoy a hot drink of their choice with our compliments. Short Breaks for Two for £95Stay for longer with a Snowdrops short break for two, including afternoon tea, overnight bed and breakfast accommodation and entrance to the snowdrop gardens. Accessible and pet-friendly rooms available. Call for details 01909 591204.
PracticalitiesWe 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.
Useful information for planning a visit to SnowdropsDogs 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 any of our woodland paths are unsurfaced and become very muddy underfoot. The café-bar is accessible and we have disabled toilets in the house. 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 Café Bar. Visits during the Food and Drink fair will require a half day visit. Q. What facilities are on site? A. We have the Snowdrops Café Bar serving home made food from local produce, you can pick up souvenirs here too. The plant sale is open daily. Toilets are inside the house 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.
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