Join us for a spectacular pageant of spring bulbs, beginning in early February with wonderful snowdrops and winter aconites, Cyclamen coum and Crocus tommasinianus, continuing through March and early April with drifts of Lent lilies, wood anemones, dog’s tooth violets and our unique collection of heritage daffodils (including rare Edwardian varieties) plus snake’s head fritillaries until May.

The Spring Bulb Pageant was started in the 1950s by Claire’s grandparents Ralph and Antonia Jarvis. Claire’s father Antony Jarvis and late mother Victoria continued the work and Antony estimates that he has planted or moved 150,000 bulbs in the last 25 years.

Can’t recommend this enough. There’s a serenity that’s hard to find elsewhere and the splashes of colour in the sunshine lift the spirits.

– Sarah Moody

OPENING TIMES

Spring Bulb Pageant: Open from Wednesday 4 February, Gardens only, Wed-Sun & BH Mon, 10am-4pm (last entry 3pm).

From Sunday 29 March the Hall will reopen, Wed, Fri, Sun & BH Mon, 11am-4pm. The Gardens remain open Wed-Sun & BH Mon, 10am-4pm. Find out more.

GARDEN TICKETS

Gardens only tickets are available on arrival at the Gatehouse.

Doddington Season Ticket holders, Historic Houses and RHS members receive free entry to the gardens during the Spring Bulb Pageant period. Gardeners’ World 2 for 1 is accepted.

Please note that sometimes it is necessary to close the Gardens due to circumstances beyond our control, please always check our website prior to travelling.

Find out about our Doddington season tickets, fantastic value and valid for use during normal opening times, exhibitions and Christmas opening for a whole year from date of purchase.