Is Showtime! February Half Term in The Lake District

When little else is growing in the British countryside, finding a clutch of little white Snowdrops elevates any weekend.

But seeing whole woodlands and riverbanks swathed in this glorious flower has to be one of the most astonishing spectacles in the British landscape

Snowdrops are the perfect symbol of life returning after the darkness of winter, and are a reminder that spring will soon be here. Given the name ‘Galanthus’, meaning ‘MilkFlower’, in 1753, the best known variety is Galanthus Nivalis, the common Snowdrop.

It’s also known as the ‘February fair-maid’ a nickname popularised by Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem ‘The Snowdrop’, in which the delicate flowers arrival is enthusiastically welcomed.

Nearby we’re also lucky to have Acorn Bank National Trust, who are hosting their spectacular Snowdrop Weekends.

Families can take in the spectacle while the kids can take part in den building and trail setting.

And you can also nurture yourself at Wild Soul, with holistic and soul led yoga, wellbeing, creativity and story weaving workshops. Discover more about Acorn Bank here

So come and take in the show. We look forward to giving you warmest Cumbrian welcome this February.

We’ve abundant snowdrops around us here in The Rowley Estates woodlands or nearby hikes out in the incomparable Lake District National Park.

Why not make the most of half term this February?