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February is prime snowdrop season and there are plenty of pretty places to see those stunning blankets of white flowers in Hampshire – here are five of our fave places to see snowdrops in Hampshire.

Be sure to protect the delicate flowers and stick to the pathways when visiting.

Gilbert White’s House, Selborne

Gilbert White’s House & Gardens has such a stunning display of snowdrops in its 18th century landscape garden that it holds an annual celebratory snowdrop weekend. This year it takes place on the 15 and 16 February 2025 with half price admission for all and tours throughout the day.

Chawton House, Alton

Chawton House holds dedicated Snowdrop Sundays in February for visitors to take in the carpets of pretty white buds popping up in the grounds.

Mottisfont, Romsey

From late January, hundreds of snowdrops decorate Mottisfont’s river walk in the garden. Follow Mottisfont’s Snowdrops and Winter Scents Walk through the snowy clusters to get maximum enjoyment of the beautiful winter scenes.

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens has over 20 different varieties of snowdrops dotted throughout one of the largest winter gardens in Europe.

Hinton Ampner, Alresford

Hinton Ampner’s glorious parkland is a joy to explore at any time of year and in February you’ll find beautiful scatterings of snowdrops on the garden lawn. Further afield, Hinton Ampner’s four-mile Dutton Estate Walk meanders through the magnificent country estate.

 

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Snowdrop Weekend at Gilbert White's House and Gardens
Gardens
Snowdrop Weekend

Our popular snowdrop weekend will be on the 15th & 16th February 2025! Join us for half price admission for all and tours throughout the day.

Chawton House
Castles & Stately Homes
Chawton House

Chawton House was owned by Jane Austen’s brother Edward, and known to her as ‘the Great House’. Jane lived in a cottage on his estate and would stroll up to ‘dawdle away’ many an hour in the grand Elizabethan manor and its picturesque gardens.

Mottisfont Snowdrops and Winter Scents Walk
Walking
Mottisfont House in Winter with snowdrops in foreground

From late January, hundreds of snowdrops litter the start of Mottisfont’s river walk in the garden.

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Garden
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

The magnificent Sir Harold Hillier Gardens is world famous for its arboretum and gardens – set over 180 acres of rolling Hampshire countryside; this garden is stunning whatever the season.

Hinton Ampner Beautiful Views Walk
Walking
Hinton Ampner winter topiary and parkland

If you’re after a walk with panoramic views, try Hinton Ampner’s four mile Dutton Estate Walk, which meanders through this magnificent 1,600 country estate.