Make the most of snowdrop season with the National Trust
The sight of the year’s first snowdrops is a late-winter treat, reminding us that warmer, lighter days are coming soon. From the first delicate petals peeking up from the ground, to vast drifts that carpet the landscape in white, these cold-weather blooms bring some much-needed cheer to the chillier months.
Containing a natural ‘antifreeze’, snowdrops thrive in the cold and respond to the fluctuating temperatures as winter starts to make way for spring by opening their petals for the bees on warmer days and closing them again when the temperature drops.
With pastures, woodland, gardens and orchards, your local National Trust places in Warwickshire are perfect for snowdrop walks, but don’t delay - this seasonal delight won’t be around for long.
Here are some of the best places to enjoy a snowdrop walk near you:
Set off on an outdoor adventure along the Packwood family walk where visitors can build a den, leap across the stepping logs and spot clumps of snowdrops growing in the play glades.
Wrap up warm and discover swathes of snowdrops in the woodland area of the garden. Thanks to a generous donation from local National Trust supporter groups, hundreds of snowdrop bulbs were planted last winter, to create a snowdrop wood over the next ten years. A short stroll to Baddesley’s neighbouring church rewards walkers with a stunning display of snowdrops in late January and February.