Dazzling daffodils

Enjoy the golden wonder of daffodils in these five stunning displays

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CHIPPENHAM PARK

A breath-taking display of snowdrops and aconites followed by a succession of hellebores, scillas, cyclamen, crocus, daphnes and viburnums and a crescendo of daffodils. Tearooms & Gardens open 8 February to 22 March and 6-9 April, 10am-4pm.

Ely, Cambs CB7 5PT | 01638 721416 | info@chippenhamparkevents.co.uk

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COTEHELE, NATIONAL TRUST

You’ll find glorious daffodils flowering at Cotehele from February through to May. The collection of 250 historic daffodil varieties is celebrated in a Daffodil Festival from 14-22 March, with displays, tours and floral sculptures. Tudor house, garden, Victorian mill, gallery and cafés open daily, 10am-5pm. Nr Saltash, Cornwall PL12 6TA | 01579 351346 | nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele

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HEVER CASTLE & GARDENS

Be dazzled by the bright sight of thousands of daffodils and find out more about the cheery spring bloom at this new event that includes free garden tours. Master daffodil grower Johnny Walkers, winner of 35 RHS gold medals, will be on site giving free talks and tours (16-20 March).

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DAFFODILS AT WIMPOLE

Throughout March and April the daffodils at Wimpole herald the start of spring. The favourite flower of Wimpole’s last private owner, Elsie Bambridge, and planted in their thousands throughout the gardens. We’ve identified over 60 varieties and are still counting, with abundant swathes at every turn. Royston, Cambridgeshire, SG8 0BW | nationaltrust.org.uk/wimpole-estate

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CASTLE HOWARD

Extensive woodland, temples, lakes and fountains. It’s the time of year when the gardens are carpeted with beautiful yellow daffodils. Castle Howard is well known for its seasonal displays of daffodils, rhododendrons, bluebells and roses. As the gardens come to life, so too does the house as it reopens on Saturday 21 March 2020.