Snowdrop Gardens of Devon

Departing: February 2027 - February 2027

Discover the impressive snowdrop collections at RHS Rosemoor, where woodland and winter gardens provide year-round horticultural inspiration, and visit the tranquil private garden of Higher Cherubeer, home to hundreds of named snowdrops alongside hellebores and winter-flowering shrubs. We also explore Knightshayes, with its celebrated displays in Sir John’s Wood, the dramatic setting of Castle Drogo overlooking the Teign Valley, and Saltram, where snowdrops, scented shrubs and seasonal planting bring the garden to life. Completing our journey is Kilver Court, an RHS Partner Garden renowned for its winter interest and its special connection to the history of snowdrop breeding.

Included

Explore RHS Rosemoor & Castle Drogo, with entrance fees included
All other visits as outlined in the itinerary
Professional Tour Manager
4 nights at the Headland Hotel, Torquay
4 breakfasts & 4 dinners
Private air-conditioned coach travel

Highlights

Discover Devon’s finest snowdrop gardens at the most magical time of year
Explore RHS Rosemoor’s celebrated Winter Garden and rare Galanthus collections
Visit private garden gem Higher Cherubeer, home to hundreds of named snowdrops
Enjoy spectacular views and seasonal planting at Castle Drogo
Experience the winter beauty of Saltram and historic Kilver Court Gardens

Julia Corden

Julia has led tours for over 25 years, from tropical rainforests to high alpine meadows. Trained in Horticulture at RHS Wisley and the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, she is now a Horticultural Consultant and Botanical and Garden Tour Guide.

Tour Itinerary

We depart our designated pick-up points this morning for our first visit. As winter fades, Knightshayes awakens with a vibrant display of snowdrops which bloom early in Sir John’s wood. They are joined by the ever-striking Pieris japonica – Japanese Andromeda. Hollys Lawn reveals its winter character through colourful stems and views over the pool garden and Tiverton beyond.

Meals included: Dinner

Accommodation: Headland Hotel, Torquay

This morning after breakfast we depart for RHS Rosemoor. Winter is a special time in the garden. Protected by woodland to the south and west, the Winter Garden designed by award-winning garden designer Jo Thompson offers a wide range of conditions, from open and sunny to shaded and sheltered. Featuring extensive displays in the Winter Garden, woodland borders we can see a diverse variety snowdrop including Galanthus 'Atkinsii' and Galanthus 'Snow Fox'.

Later we visit the private garden Higher Cherubeer where the woodland paths are lined with around 400 named snowdrops, Cyclamen species, hellebores and winter flowering shrubs.

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Headland Hotel, Torquay

Today we begin at Andrew’s Corner a tranquil moorland garden. Early February is a great time to visit as the snowdrops begins to bloom here, we see the collection of over 60 different cultivars, plus crocuses and lovely cyclamineus daffodils. We continue to Castle Drogo whose garden offers magnificent views across the Teign valley. Looking carefully in the shrubbery around the garden and spring borders we will see snowdrops and daffodils pushing through indicating the coming of spring. There will also be hellebores in flower in various areas around the garden.

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Headland Hotel, Torquay

This morning, we Immerse ourselves in the captivating beauty of snowdrops at Kilver Court Gardens. This historic winter garden is set against the spectacular Charlton railway viaduct. An RHS Partner Garden with a lake, a parterre, and a rockery designed by gold-medal-winning Chelsea Flower Show designer, George Whitelegg. Snowdrop season is taken very seriously in Shepton Mallet as James Allen, the first person to breed snowdrops from the world was born here. This garden captures the hearts of galanthophiles, gardeners, and nature lovers alike. We later continue to our original pick up points.

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation

All rooms at this 3-star hotel feature television, free WiFi and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel also features a Hydro Spa with Hydro Pools, Jacuzzi, Sauna and Steam Room (chargeable).

Availability & Booking

2027

2nd February from $1,045

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