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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 14 and 15 February 2026 with half price admission to the house and gardens across the weekend.
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.
Furzey Gardens, New Forest
Opening from 14 February, Furzey Gardens, on the edge of the New Forest National Park has a beautiful display of these dainty flowers - as well as the arrival of other spring flowers.
Beaulieu, New Forest
The Wilderness Garden beside Beaulieu's Palace House is carpetted with snowdrops in early spring. Take in the views from the Mill Pond Walk.
Spring flower walks in Hampshire
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Our popular snowdrop weekend will be on the 14th & 15th February 2026! Join us for half price admission for all and tours throughout the day.
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.
From late January, hundreds of snowdrops litter the start of Mottisfont’s river walk in the garden.
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.
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.
A tranquil hidden garden nestled in Minstead, in the New Forest National Park, with thatched tea rooms, beautiful plants and fairy doors to discover.
With over 280 vehicles in its world famous collection, the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu tells the story of motoring in Britain from humble beginnings to the present day. Displays include classic cars, historic sporting motors, modern rally cars, F1 racers, and a rustic 1930’s country garage.
