The chance to see snowdrops across Buckinghamshire is now.

The Galanthus plant better known as snowdrop is one of the first signs that the dark winter is almost over. 

The charming bulbs – ideal for an Instagram snap - crop up all around Buckinghamshire countryside between January and March.

Snowdrops may look delicate, but they are surprisingly hardy – they can even sustain the weight of snow.

This is where you can see the delightful flowers this half term and spring.

Snowdrop Festival

Hollydyke House in Little Missenden is surrounded by a three acre garden with hellebores, crocus and carpets of snowdrops.

The National Garden Scheme hosts the Snowdrop Festival on Sunday February 19 from 11am to 4pm.

Light refreshments are available, and the admission costs £4 for adults, while children enter for free.

Tickets can be booked in advance or just turn up and pay on the day.

Hollydyke House is currently closed. 

Snowdrop spotting for a good cause

The Motor Neurone Disease Association has secured exclusive access to West Wycombe Park with permission from Lady Dashwood.

On Sunday February 19 from 11am to 4pm families have a rare chance to walk in the beautiful grounds dotted with snowdrops and other plants.

Pre-booked tickets cost £3 for adults and £2 for children (plus booking fee).

Visitors can also buy tickets on the day for £5 per adult and £3 for children (cash only), while under three-year-olds go free.

People with Motor Neurone Disease and their carers enter for free.

Last entry at 3pm.

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‘Stowedrops’

The 18th century garden and park of Stowe in Buckingham are home to snowdrops.

A special winter path was reopened for this season, taking visitors past the picturesque Lamport Garden and the Gothic Temple.

Entry to the National Trust landscape garden costs £13 for adults, and £6.50 per child.

Snowdrop gardens

The garden at 127 Stoke Road in Leighton Buzzard near Buckinghamshire boasts the National Collection of Galanthus.

Visitors can spot almost 2,000 different varieties in the Japanese themed garden, and more than 100 maple trees.

This is rumoured to be the largest number of varieties of one plant genus found anywhere, the National Garden Scheme reported.

Open day on March 5 from 11am to 4pm  costs £5 for adults, while children go for free.