Snowdrops

Sun 4 Feb 2024, 17:08

Many thanks again. Went to Great Tew this afternoon with my daughter and the snowdrops werevery lovely----in front and behind the church. Hope to go to Batsford in the next week.

Sun 4 Feb 2024, 15:52

Glena, one of the best displays in Steeple Barton is actually just along the drive to the church at the little crossroads - although they will be going over fairly soon.

There are some lovely aconites out near the pond at the abbey, and a lot of daffodils about to burst out.

Sun 4 Feb 2024, 14:11

There is a lovely display of snowdrops, hellebores and winter aconites in the long border that you come to straight after entering Batsford Arboretum Glena. There is usually a blue badge space free right outside the entrance and the cafe is always very tempting!

Sun 4 Feb 2024, 12:11

Many thanks for the suggestions. When the monks and nuns had Burford Priory it was open for two snowdrop Sundays. I think there was a collection for charity. I'm glad M. Freud has started again. Not sure if I could manage the Barton Abbey walk unless one can see them from the church path.

Sat 3 Feb 2024, 20:12

Matthew Freud is opening the grounds of Burford Priory for Snowdrop Sunday, 11th February from 10.00 to 3.00.
Tickets are £3 (free for children) and proceeds go to Helen & Douglas House which provides care for terminally ill children. 

Tickets at the entrance in Priory Lane on the day.

Sat 3 Feb 2024, 19:14

Barton Abbey . Banks of them!

Sat 3 Feb 2024, 12:25

What a spectacular day! There has to be at least some small advantage to climate change, so I’m taking today as a positive!  

Of course, I thought I would pop up to the garden centre and buy some plants. Hilarious, as it’s Feb 3rd

Sat 3 Feb 2024, 12:20

Great Tew. (We're going there tomorrow morning.)

Sat 3 Feb 2024, 11:20

The snowdrops in the cemetry are lovely but could anyone recommend any another beautiful groups near here ? I can no longer do Colesborne but could manage a short walk. I know those at Taynton and Eynsham churchyards and Burford Priory (now only seen by peering over the gate on the side road !) but would love other suggestions.