No matter where you are living in the country, the chances are good that the mention of snowdrops makes you think of the white stuff.  This is the worst winter we have seen in this country for nearly thirty years, and there is no sign of any let up just yet either.

But if you are anywhere near the Cotswolds on the last two days of January you would be advised to come along to Colesbourne Park.  If you do you will be able to see some real snowdrops – and they are quite a sight.

UK holidays in the Cotswolds at this wintry time of year can produce some stunning views.  And Colesbourne Park, just east of Gloucester and slightly to the south west of Bourton on the Water, is an excellent place to see an outstanding display of snowdrops.

At the start of every year, from the end of January and right through to the end of February, you can expect to see a riotous display of snowdrops at the park.  People come along to see what are known as the Snowdrop Weekends, and no matter what you might be doing as the New Year kicks off, you can surely find a spare afternoon to visit.

There are five weekends on which the park is open for this event, including the last weekend in January.  Don’t make any plans for the afternoon between 1pm and 4.30pm if you are organising a cheap UK holiday in the Cotswolds for that time, because the park is only open between those hours.  This will give you plenty of time to explore and appreciate the display though, whatever the weather might be doing.  You might be interested to know that the Colesbourne Park website has a link through to the weather forecast for the area, so do keep that in mind if the inclement weather continues.

If you have a group you would like to bring along you can do that too – and you can even enjoy a private tour of the snowdrops if you wish.  There must be at least twenty people in your group for this to be possible, and if there are you should be able to book something during the week.

If you like the idea of escaping for a weekend break in the Cotswolds to get away from that ‘back to work’ feeling, why not arrange it for one of these weekends so you can see the snowdrops as well?  It would make a lovely present for your other half, and it is a superb way to kick off the New Year in style too.

There are plenty of options when it comes to booking accommodation in the Cotswolds.  You’ll find a tempting selection of English country cottages dotted around nearby too, so whatever you want to do and wherever you want to stay, you won’t have far to travel to see the snowdrops that mark the beginning of a new year.