The snowdrops in the Museum’s Walled Garden bring cheer in the first months of the New Year. Our special snowdrop collection is inspired by the catalogue of the former Giant Snowdrop Company of Hyde, Stroud, which introduced the first mail order service for snowdrops.  This meant that in the late 1950s and early 60s, keen gardeners rather than a restricted group of the 'well connected' could now buy species snowdrops, some of the rare varieties that up until this time had not been readily available.

There is so much variety in these little flowers, keenly observed by Galanthophiles, lovers of snowdrops.  The Walled Garden display has been put together thanks to research and help from local Galanthophile collectors. Volunteers will be on hand to tell you more on this special ‘Snowdropping’ weekend.

Galanthophiles can also visit Avon Bulbs who will be running a special snowdrop sale in the Garden Pavilion.