WELFORD PARK SNOWDROPS

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11 hours ago
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West Berkshire Family life Blog post about our visit to Welford Park. *pr visit

Our visit to the Welford Park snowdrops was, for the most part, wonderfully tranquil and peaceful, unless you happened to be walking anywhere near me and my two boys, in which case it was slightly less so! The calm beauty of Welford Park is just so magical, even with a bit of excited family chatter along the way.

Welford Park is home to what can only be described as the most incredible display of snowdrops. (But it is also home to the famous Bake Off Show!) We visit every year, and each time we are completely mesmerised by the sheer beauty of it all.

The walk around the estate and through the woodlands is perfect for a family outing. The children especially loved wandering through the woods, listening out for birds, and crossing over the little bridges along the way — although one of those bridges did sadly claim a bobble hat, which was thrown over the edge with the pooh sticks!

The grounds are absolutely stunning, with well-maintained paths that make it easy to explore while still feeling immersed in nature. It’s an enjoyable and accessible walk that feels special without being strenuous. We took our pushchair along, as its quite a long walk for little legs. The path is quite bumpy with lots of tree roots, so a small pushchair may struggle a bit.

There’s also a Tea Tent offering a selection of hot drinks, cakes, and light bites, which is perfect for warming up after a winter walk.

All in all, our visit to the Welford Park snowdrop display was a beautiful reminder of how special late winter can be. Peaceful, scenic, and ideal for a family outing. It’s a West Berkshire highlight that’s well worth a visit even if your own version of “tranquil” includes a bit of cheerful chaos (and the occasional lost hat) along the way.

Where:

When: Wednesday - Sunday - Gates open from 11:00-17:00

Tea Tent open from 11:00 (hot lunches from 12:00)–16:30

Cost: Wednesday and Thursday - Adults £11. Kids £6. under 4's Free.

Friday - Sunday - Adults £12. Kids £8, Under 4's Free

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