Norwood Park, Halam Road, Southwell to welcome Snowdrop Festival

Over 200 gardens are to open to the public as the Snowdrop Festival starts this weekend.

The National Garden Scheme season starts with the Snowdrop Festival and Norwood Park, Halam Road in Southwell is opening its grounds.

On Sunday (February 9), from 11am to 4pm, the park which dates back to medieval times, will welcome visitors.

A new garden on the south front of the C18 house will be showcasing plants for all seasons.

To the west, a lime avenue lined with snowdrops and daffodils leads on to Mrs. Delaney’s Path, which winds up through woodland to an ornamental temple where hot apple punch will be served.

The grounds have wheelchair access and parking and are dog friendly.

There will also be a plant sale and refreshments including hot food available at Norwood Park Golf Club.

The National Garden Scheme gives visitors access to over 3,500 exceptional private gardens in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands.

It raises money for some of the UK’s best-loved nursing and health charities through admissions, teas and cake.