This event was new for 2026. We are looking forward to offering this again for 2027 and possibly extending the choice. – Further details will be available later in the year
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PLEASE Note for details of accessibility, if booking is required and if dogs allowed we suggest you refer to the gardens own web page which can easily be reached by clicking on the link on the gardens name on the gardens page.
The Great Snowdrop Garden Trail of Somerset
The county of Somerset has a great deal to offer.
Shepton Snowdrop Festival organisers would love to see visitors to the Festival from further afield plan stay a little longer, visit the gardens and enjoy all the county has to offer.
We’re very excited to team up with the best snowdrop Gardens in Somerset for the Great Snowdrop Gardens Trail.
Visit the Festival and stay a while – for a weekend or even a week to enjoy these beautiful gardens.
Click on Garden below for more details of opening hours, location etc.
Yeo Valley Organic Garden
OPENING: 10 – 5.00pm, Friday 20th & Saturday 21st February
The Bishops Palace and Gardens, Wells
OPENING: Daily in February, 10 – 4.oopm (Please check the Bishops Palace website before you visit)
Hestercombe Gardens
OPENING: 10 – 5.00pm daily; last entry 3.30pm
East Lambrook Manor 
OPENING: Throughout February, Wednesday to Sunday, 10 – 5.00pm (possible earlier opening in January will be subject to weather and conditions)
Forde Abbey and Gardens
OPENING: 10.30 – 4.00pm, Wednesday to Sunday throughout February (last entry 3pm)
Dunster Castle & Watermill
OPENING: 10 – 4.00pm (last entry one hour prior to closing)
Snowdrop Valley, Wheddon Cross
OPENING: 9 – 4.00pm, daily from Saturday 24 January – Sunday 27 February (weather depending)