Address
Shaftesbury Snowdrops
c/o Councillor Tim Cook
The Town Hall
High Street
Shaftesbury
Dorset
SP7 8LY
Shaftesbury Snowdrops
Come and enjoy hundreds of thousands of snowdrops planted in and around the historic hilltop town of Shaftesbury, Dorset. The snowdrops bloom from late January to mid-March and include examples of rare and unusual Galanthus species and cultivars.
Shaftesbury’s snowdrop season is one of the biggest events of its type in the country and the town’s free snowdrop walks, including wheelchair and pushchair accessible routes, can be enjoyed by all, including dogs. Activities on offer during the season include an open snowdrop art exhibition at Shaftesbury Arts Centre, snowdrop-themed craft classes and visits to local landmarks.
Study, Sale and Social Day
Shaftesbury Snowdrops Season is enjoyed every year by townsfolk and visitors alike, many of whom flock to Shaftesbury for the annual Study, Sale and Social Day.
Galanthophiles (enthusiastic collectors of snowdrops) from around the world gather for a day devoted to snowdrops. Highlights include specialist lectures and the “Best in the West” sale of unusual and rare snowdrops held by ten of the UK’s top snowdrop nurseries and plantsmen.
For more pictures see our Gallery
We are creating a 21st Century Legacy for the local community and our visitors to enjoy
“Just as the flowers provide pleasure and the promise of spring to come, the Season creates a sense of excitement and brings townspeople and visitors together in enjoying everything Shaftesbury has to offer.”
project leader, Pam Cruickshank.
Timelapse photography is thanks to and copyright of Neil Bromhall.