Snowdrops in Gloucestershire
From late January through to March, little white bonnet glimmers of spring start to pop up everywhere you go, in gardens, along woodland walks and in some of our favourite places.
Here, we have gathered a fantastic collection of Places to see snowdrops in Gloucestershire, which you can also combine with a lovely day out. Roll on Spring . . . We are ready for you!
Snowdrops in Gloucestershire 2026 | Stroud Rocks
Painswick Rococo Gardens
The Garden reopens as the first snowdrops are beginning to burst into flower. (They usually start flowering in late January, but a mild winter can see them flowering a few weeks early. Check social media or our blog for a snowdrop update. Head down to the Snowdrop Grove in late afternoon to see the low winter sun coming underneath the trees and lighting up the stained-glass windows of the Red House.
When: Late January to Late February 2026
Where: Painswick Rococo Gardens, GL6 6TH
Cost:
Adult - £12.80
Child (4-16years) - £6
Family (2 adults + up to 4 children) - £33
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Batsford Arboretum
Batsford Arboretum boast a huge display of beautiful flowering snowdrops along the stream edges and in large patches throughout the Arboretum – a sight not to be missed. You can also enjoy an increase of flowering crocus en masse in a range of colours from pink, purple, yellow and orange. A beautiful walk for the whole family and a warm and welcoming café with a lovely range of drinks, snacks and lunches.
When: Mid-January to end of February 2026
Where: Batsford, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 9AT
Cost:
Adults - £12
Children 4-16 - £3.50
Children Under 4 – Free
Concessions - £11
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Tortworth Forest Centre
We are a community restoring the Dell at Tortworth Arboretum to create a woodland where people and trees thrive together. Join us for a self-guided walk through the serene Dell of Tortworth Arboretum. This month, we’re celebrating the breath-taking beauty of snowdrops as they blanket the arboretum’s forest floor.
We invite you to savour the peace of this tranquil space, whether you choose to follow marked trails on our map or venture off the beaten path to create your own journey.
After your walk, or whenever you need a break, follow the inviting scent of wood-smoke back to the Roundhouse, where a warm drink awaits.
When: 24th January 2026
Where: Tortworth Forest Centre
Cost: Donation between £5 - £10 welcome
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Cerney Gardens
Cerney House Gardens is a romantic, secret place in the Cotswolds, near to Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. With herbaceous borders are packed with old-fashioned favourites and surrounded by roses and companion climbers. Carpets of snowdrops grace the gardens at the end of January and throughout February, keep an eye on their socials to make sure you arrive in time for the full blooms. Our favourite part – the beautiful bothy tea room, a self-service tea room filled with everything you could possibly want for a quick stop and warm drink.
Don't miss the Snowdrop trail that opens on the 25th January
When: January and throughout February 2026
Where: Cerney House Gardens, North Cerney, Cirencester, Glos, GL7 7BX
Cost:
Adults - £7
Children - £1
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Cotswold Farm Gardens (Cirencester)
An enchanting Arts and Crafts garden designed by renowned architect-craftsman Norman Jewson in the 1930s, open to the public at certain times of the year. Homemade soup & roll, tea, coffee and cake/biscuits
Snowdrop gardens opening times:
When: Mondays 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd 11am-3pm, Sat 14th & Sun 15th February 2026
Where: Duntisbourne Abbots, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 7JS
Cost:
Adults - £7.50
Children - Free
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Newark Park
In January and February, carpets of snowdrops cover the garden at Newark Park. They are real seasonal showstoppers that brighten up the winter months. At Newark Park there is a mix of native British trees and more exotic specimens. The estate contains mainly native trees. On the waymarked walks there are fine examples of beech, chestnut, oak, ash, silver birch, sycamore, larch and Scots pine, some of which are classed as ancient woodland species.
When: End of January to late February 2026
Where: Newark Park, Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7PZ
Cost:
Adults - £11 (please check website as prices change during February)
Child - £5.50 (please check website as prices change during February)
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Colesbourne Gardens
Colesbourne Gardens is the premier place to see snowdrops in bloom. The collection is probably the most varied of any garden on display, with over three hundred varieties of this spectacular harbinger of spring on show during the short season. Over 10 acres of private gardens and woodland walks with a mix of snowdrops, hellebores, cyclamen and a wide variety of early flowering shrubs.
When: January 31st/Feb 1st, Feb 7th/8th, Feb 14th/15th, Feb 21st/22nd, Feb 28th/Mar 1st 2026.
Where: Colesbourne Gardens, GL53 9NP
Cost:
Adults - £13.50
Children under 16 – Free
No need to book
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Please Note: The A417 Missing Link will cause disruption to some of your journeys, whilst out and about searching for those beautiful snowdrops. Please make sure to click this link and plan you journey accordingly - https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/south-west/a417-missing-link/
