Snowdrops at Mottisfont
Snowdrops (Galanthus) can be seen from late January depending on weather.
The pretty flowers are one of the first to come out in the year and are a sign that spring is not so far away.
18th-century property known for their spring bulbs. It’s privately owned but you can see it under the National Garden Scheme on Sunday 13 February.
Bramdean House, Bramdean, Alresford SO24 0JU www.ngs.org.uk/bramdean-house
A lovely 15-acre estate with snowdrops dotted around the parkland.
Chawton House, Chawton, Alton GU34 1SJ www.chawtonhouse.org
There are plenty of snowdrops in the churchyard of this ancient church which dates back to at least the early Norman period.
Church Lane, Damerham, Fordingbridge
Former home of naturalist Gilbert White. They hold an annual Snowdrop Weekend.
The Wakes High Street, Selborne GU34 3JH gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
Harold Hillier Gardens has over 20 different varieties of snowdrops and it’s one of the largest Winter Gardens in Europe.
Jermyns Ln, Romsey SO51 0QA www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/hilliergardens
The common and double snowdrops can be found all over the garden of this National Trust property with the main concentration under the trees by the East Lawn.
Hinton Ampner, near Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0LA www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hinton-ampner
A 3-acre garden with snowdrops and crocuses among apple trees. It’s privately owned but you can see it under the National Garden Scheme on select dates on February.
Little Court, Crawley, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 2PU www.ngs.org.uk/little-court
Ancient priory where snowdrops cover the lawns, river walk and font stream.
Mottisfont Ln, Mottisfont, Romsey SO51 0LP www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont
Victorian cottage with lovely displays of snowdrops.
Pilley Hill Cottage, Pilley Hill, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 5QF www.ngs.org.uk/pilley-hill-cottage
A fantastic display of snowdrops snaking down the trails from the car park to the Walled Garden. More snowdrops can be found in the Wild Garden.
Vyne Rd, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke RG24 9HL www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-vyne
