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Hodsock Priory Snowdrop Spectacular, 2006
See also Hodsock Priory Gardens February, 2008
Featured on BBC Gardeners’ World in 2005
'A magical sight you will never forget - myriads of flowers in the five-acre garden plus a half mile walk through the wood with sheets of snowdrops to delight you. Certainly worth travelling a considerable distance to see'
The Hodsock Snowdrop Garden and Snowdrop Wood will be open every day for five weeks in 2006 from Saturday 28th January to Sunday 5th March from 10am – 4pm (last entry).
Approximately 30,000 visitors now enjoy this garden each winter, many coming from Japan, USA and Europe as well as all over the UK.
MORE SNOWDROPS continue to be planted, increasing the already impressive display and a new area in the wood has been opened up to show more snowdrops and extend the woodland walk.
The 2000 Hellebores planted 2003 make a wonderful sight on the moat bank.
FRAGRANCE AND COLOUR can be enjoyed throughout the garden. Sarcococca, Daphne, Winter Honeysuckle, Leucojums, Golden Aconites, Cyclamen and Irises are all in flower. The red, green, yellow, orange, black and white stems and trunks of Cornus, Willow, Rubus, Birch and Acers are at their best in winter.
The two new FERNERIES are now established and looking good.
The recently re-created FAN GARDEN planted with Snowdrops and Tete- a-Tete Narcissus has proved a popular feature.
The 2002 MURRAY ARMOR APIARY is a group of remarkable replica historic beehives, some resembling Victorian follies. Bees are not very active during winter months but on sunny days visitors are likely to see some quietly collecting nectar and pollen from the flowers and carrying it back to the hives to produce honey.
A clearly marked trail, with plenty of seats, makes it easy for everyone to see comfortably the fabulous HODSOCK SNOWDROPS and other winter flowers. Shortcuts are signed for those who prefer a shorter walk.
- A TEA ROOM, partly in the house, offers hot drinks, ploughman’s, sandwiches, soup, home-made cakes, etc.
- A large SALES AREA in the park offers a wide choice of bulbs and plants.
- The SHOP has a good selection of postcards and souvenirs.
- Ample FREE PARKING with hard standing for coaches. Coaches must book.
OPEN 10am – 4pm (last entry) EVERY DAY
From Saturday 28 January to Sunday 5 March 2006
Admission charges: All adults £4, 6-16’s £1, 5 and under free
LOCATION: off B6045 at Blyth, Nottinghamshire, less than 2 miles from A1M
Best displays depend on the weather so check the Snowdrops website or telephone 01909 591204 for information and local weather conditions before setting out.
For further information about Hodsock Priory and it's many facilities please visit the Hodsock Priory website.
The staff at Rotherhamweb would like to express their grateful thanks to Lady Buchanan and Kate Garton for their help in producing this article.
You may be interested in reading about the Mellish Family of Hodsock, Nottinghamshire, 1160-1911
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