With the trees looking barren and the temperatures close-to freezing, you might fall into the trap of assuming that February isn’t the best time of year to go out into the stunning Yorkshire countryside. However, to think this way is to fail to consider that the first sign of spring has already arrived! On these stunning snowdrop strolls, you’ll get to see 2024’s first flowers in some truly iconic local locations. Here’s our roundup of the top places in and around York to see them in bloom.
Burton Agnes, Driffield.
A walk across the majestic Elizabethan grounds of Burton Agnes makes for a perfect February day out. You’ll see the thousands of hardy snowdrops that have pushed through the hard winter ground to create a magnificent ‘white carpet’ across the woodland floor. As a reward for braving the cold, make sure to pay a visit to the café before heading home!
Moorlands Woodland Nature Reserve, Moor Lane, York.
This enchanting seven-hectare woodland lies just to the North of York near Wigginton. The 1km circuit route that traverses this magical Edwardian garden is coated by a rich carpet of snowdrops at this time of year. Make sure to keep an eye out as you venture along the charming trail for a series of wooden sculptures and a fascinating range of British bird life.
Ray Wood, Castle Howard, York.
As seen most recently on Netflix’s Bridgerton, Castle Howard is one of the best-preserved historical houses in Yorkshire. Between the Temple of Venus and the Temple of the Four Winds, in the grounds and gardens, you’ll find the Ray Wood littered with snowdrops as well as some bright yellow winter aconites!
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