5 places to view snowdrops in and around Derbyshire

Snowdrops are the first signs of the Spring, we take a look at some of the best spots to view them in and around Derbyshire.

Hardwick Hall
Discover the fine display of snowdrops in the South Court of the Hardwick Hall gardens.
Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5QJ
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hardwick-hall

Hopton Hall
The Snowdrop Season at at Hopton Hall is between February 1st - 28th, wander through the woodlands and the experience the Snowdrop Walk that takes place every day.
Adults £5 Children £2.50
Hopton Hall, Wirksworth DE4 4DF
www.hoptonhall.co.uk/snowdrop-walk/

Calke Abbey
Take a walk around Calke and visit the neighbouring Dimminsdale Nature Reserve to see some great displays of snowdrops.
Free
Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derby DE73 7LE
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke-abbey/

Alstonefield and Stanshope Hall
After a riverside wander the ascent up Hall Dale offers a reward in early spring - a fabulous storm of snowdrops around Stanshope.
Free
Alstonefield DE6 2FX
Click here for a walk route around Alstonefield

Rode Hall
Over in Staffordshire, Rode Hall will be hosting Snowdrop Walks to mark the start of Spring. Enjoy the wonderfully diverse landscapes covered with over 70 different varieties of Snowdrops. Walks will be taking place from the 4th February to 4th March. (Weds-Sun)
Rode Hall, Scholar Green, Cheshire ST7 3QP
www.rodehall.co.uk