Snowdrops for 'Snowdrops', Compton Vallence and Mapperton House Gardens

Tomorrow I'm going in search of snowdrops (the flowers) at Mapperton House Gardens, and at Compton Vallence.

Dorset Echo: "COMPTON Valence is well worth a visit at any time, but is particularly beautiful in early February, when the snowdrops are in flower. Why not drive or walk through to see the stunning white drifts of snowdrops and call in to the village hall for lunch or tea from 10.30am to 3.30pm daily between February 6th and 17th (please ring Pippa James on 01305 889338 or Tessa Russell on 01308 482227 for details of times and to make a booking). Pre-booked guests will take priority, as the hall is small".

 Mapperton House, directions:

Approach by car from Crewkerne via the A303 and A3066, Beaminster via the B3163,

(Lane from Melplash unsuitable for coaches)

Dorchester via the A31 and A356, or Bridport via the A35.

15 minutes from Crewkerne, 30 minutes from Dorchester, and about 2¾ hours from London.

The Gardens are signed from Beaminster and from the A356 at Toller Down.

The nearest train stations are Crewkerne and Dorchester.


Advice: Wait until next weekend, The flowers look rather bedragggled after all the rain we've had.