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Walsingham Abbey Snowdrops

Millions of snowdrops naturalised over centuries carpet 18 acres of medieval abbey grounds in Norfolk, opening daily from the last Monday of January through the first Sunday of March.

25 Jan to 7 Mar 2027 · Annual, late January to early March
Little Walsingham, Norfolk, England
Adults Β£7.50, Children Β£3 (6-16), under 6 free
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