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Early spring snowdrops in the grounds of Hodsock Priory

What's on at Snowdrops

We are working hard to finalise the 2013 Snowdrops programme. Here is what we did this year - and 2013 will be bigger and better.

Official opening day

Join us on 4th February for free Snowdrop cake and samples of The Drop real ale to celebrate the official opening of the Snowdrop Garden. Our first tree will be planted in the Diamond Jubilee Wood.
 

Daily historic Hodsock talks

11am, 2pm meet in the Panelled Hall 
The Hodsock team will be giving daily talks and tours of the house and gardens. Discover a little bit more about Hodsock Priory.

Café bar

Open Daily 4th February – 4th March  
Our tea room is now a fully stocked Café-bar serving home made lunches, hot and cold drinks and has a fully stocked bar.

Mr Ford's Potting Shed

Open weekends only
Enjoy a bacon butty and cuppa by the bonfire each weekend at Mr Ford’s Potting Shed. Discover more about Mr Ford and his revolutionary Hodsock garden.
 

Valentine's at Snowdrops

14th February – Romantic Dinner from just £50 per person
We’re hosting an intimate dining event at Hodsock Priory for couples celebrating Valentine’s Day.  Enjoy a four course meal in the Panelled Hall. Include a romantic overnight stay at our five star Courtyard B&B and entry to the Snowdrop garden for just £200 per couple.
 

Hodsock food and craft fair (no additional entry charges)

18th/19th & 25th/26th February
Snowdrops at Hodsock will host a local produce food and craft fair showcasing the best in regional products from ceramics and textiles to pies and cheese.
 

Guest gardeners talks (£1 entry fee)

22 February, 11am and 2pm
Jamie Dunstan will be giving talks on his Gold Award at RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
 
23 February, 11am and 2pm
George Buchanan talks about Snowdrops at Hodsock. Learn more about how our Snowdrop Garden was established and the history of our country house estate.
 
24th February 11am and 2pm
Rose Hardy our local RHS gardener will give practical advice on winter gardening and gardening tips for scent and colour.
 

Plant sale

Open daily 4th February to 4th March
Take a piece of Hodsock home with you with a Snowdrop bulb or a purchase from the plant sale.