A snowdrop walk at Welford Park in Berkshire

February. With a hint of spring in the air, the sun still hangs low in the sky during those chilly but sunny days. Those perfect days to get outdoors, breathe in the fresh air and take a stroll in nature. As the seasons change, spring plants emerge from the ground. We’ve headed out on a snowdrop walk at Welford Park in Berkshire, to see the carpet of delicate white flowers.

Last updated 29.01.25

You may not be familiar with the name WELFORD PARK, a privately owned country house and estate in Berkshire. Situated about five miles outside of Newbury, the current house dates back to approximately 1650 and is surrounded by 3,000 acres of parkland and woodland. The setting may be familiar if you are one of the millions of viewers who tune into the Great British Bake Off every year, as it is within these grounds that the famed Bake Off tent is located.

For most of the year, Welford Park in Berkshire is closed to the public, but in a tradition that has been running for over 50 years, the grounds of the estate are opened up for a few weeks in the spring. The reason for this is so that the general public can take in the magnificent display of snowdrops in the five acres of beech woodland near the property. It’s a fabulous spectacle and one of the best snowdrop walks in the south east of England.

A SNOWDROP WALK AT WELFORD PARK

The snowdrop displays at Welford Park in Berkshire are simply stunning – a beautiful carpet of white through Beech Woods. There are a myriad of pathways allowing unobscured views of the woods along the snowdrop walk, offering plenty of locations for great photographs. The main walk around the woodland takes about thirty minutes at a good pace, however there are plenty of pathways leading away from the snowdrops, as well as formal gardens to explore. Accessible pathways for wheelchairs and pushchairs are clearly marked, and dogs are allowed on a lead, so it’s a location suitable for all.

Having spent time taking in the snowdrop walk and formal gardens, a marquee is available near the main house serving hot and cold drinks and light lunches, alongside a shepherd’s hut on the lawns offering hot drinks. Open from 11am serving hot and cold drinks, homemade cakes and they offer lunch options from 12.00pm. There is also a gift shop selling snowdrop related goods amongst other things.

2025 VISITOR INFORMATION FOR THE SNOWDROP WALK AT WELFORD PARK

The 2025 season runs from Wednesday 29th January to Sunday 2nd March, with dates varying year on year depending on when the flowers are in bloom. The grounds are open from Wednesday to Sunday during this period, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Welford Park is open from 11.00am with last admission at 4.00pm, standard entry costs being £12.00 with concessions and children’s prices available. Dogs are welcome as long as they are on a lead, but not allowed in the tearoom. Be prepared to expect crowds on a sunny day, as the snowdrop displays are only for a limited period. We had to queue a little while to get in, but the displays are well worth it.

For further information, please check out the WELFORD PARK WEBSITE.

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