Spring is starting to stir, with snowdrop season now officially underway in the Cotswolds – and Batsford Arboretum, near Moreton-in-Marsh, is once again putting on one of Gloucestershire’s most impressive floral displays.
From the third week of January through to the end February 2026, visitors are invited to explore the 60-acre arboretum as thousands of delicate white snowdrops burst through the ground, transforming the landscape into a picture-perfect setting for a seasonal walk.
It is one of the most beautiful times of year to visit Batsford, offering a peaceful and uplifting escape just as the first signs of spring arrive.
Thanks to decades of careful planting by Batsford Arboretum’s gardening team, the snowdrop display grows more spectacular with each year. Sweeping drifts of the elegant blooms are complemented by splashes of colour from early-flowering daffodils, golden aconites and soft pastel cyclamen, while fragrant daphnes scent the brisk winter air.
As well as being a must-visit for garden lovers, snowdrop season makes for a wonderful family day out in the Cotswolds' fresh air.
Children can explore the open spaces before letting off steam in the onsite play area, while grown-ups can refuel with hot lunches, cakes and warming drinks at the Garden Terrace Café. Dogs on short leads are also welcome too.
Visitors can even take a piece of Batsford home with them! With snowdrops available to buy from the arboretum’s garden centre.
With its sweeping snowdrop displays and family-friendly appeal, Batsford Arboretum remains one of the most enchanting winter and early spring days out in the Cotswolds.
Tickets can be booked online in advance via batsarb.co.uk, costing £12 for adults and £3.50 for children aged four to 16, including Gift Aid — with free admission for little ones under four.
