Welcome the first whisper of spring with a winter spectacle that garden lovers wait all year for. Snowdrop Weekend returns to Hill Close Gardens, Warwick, inviting you to wander through a rare living tapestry of over 130 snowdrop varieties scattered across 16 beautifully restored Victorian gardens.

A winter garden like no other: See Hill Close Gardens in its most atmospheric season, when frost-kissed paths lead to drifts of snowdrops glowing against the winter earth. These delicate blooms are nature's early promise, and here they tell a story rooted in centuries of horticultural passion.

Meet a local legend: 'Warwickshire Gemini': One of the stars of the weekend is the much-loved Galanthus 'Warwickshire Gemini', a snowdrop with a twist. Often producing two elegant flowers per bulb, this local cultivar is a favourite among collectors and a shining example of the Gardens' dedication to preserving rare and heritage plants.

Step back into Victorian Warwick: Hill Close Gardens is a unique survival of 19th-century detached gardens, each enclosed by hedges and dotted with historic summerhouses. Once private retreats for townspeople, they now offer visitors a peaceful journey through time, blending history, horticulture, and quiet beauty.

Take a little spring home with you: Browse and purchase selected snowdrop varieties from our plant sales and bring these early bloomers into your own garden.

Make a day of it: Warm up in the tearoom, visit the plant nursery, and enjoy the calm of this hidden green oasis just moments from Warwick Racecourse.

When: Saturday 31 January & Sunday 1 February 2026; 11am – 4pm

Where: Hill Close Gardens, Bread & Meat Close, Warwick, CV34 6HF (Just by Warwick Racecourse)

Parking: Bread and Meat Close Car Park

Admission:

• Adults (18+) £7
• Children (5–17) £2
• Under 5s free
• Well-behaved dogs welcome on short leads
• Assistance dogs welcome in the Visitor Centre

Rare flowers. Rich history. The first signs of spring in Warwick. Only at Hill Close Gardens