Experience the delightful gardens at Burtown House this February, open every Wednesday to Sunday, where you’ll find a wealth of snowdrops, aconites, hellebores and other early spring bulbs. The gardens are a beautiful way to witness nature’s first blooms in their full glory. After a stroll through the gardens, enjoy a hearty brunch or lunch at the Green Barn Restaurant, serving dishes made with produce from the house's organic kitchen garden. Booking is recommended for the restaurant to ensure a spot!

Carlow’s award-winning Delta Sensory Gardens is proud to unveil its Sensory Snowdrop Experience. Inviting guests to explore rare and beautiful varieties in a setting designed to engage all five senses. The gardens boast an exceptional snowdrop collection including ‘Drummonds Giant’, ‘Trymposter’, ‘Bill Bishop’, ‘The Pearl’, ‘Spindlestone Surprise’, ‘Lerinda’, ‘Merlin’, ‘Natalie Garton’, ‘S. Arnott’, ‘Green Man’, ‘Hippolyta Double’, ‘Babraham Scented’, ‘Magnet’, ‘Brenda Troyle’, ‘Modern Art’ and many more – making it a must-visit destination for galanthophiles and garden lovers.

Arboretum’s Inspirational Gardens serve as a stunning backdrop for the early bloomers that signal the start of the gardening year. The Snowdrop collection at Arboretum features a few thousand snowdrop bulbs, including the fragrant Galanthus ‘Flore Pleno’, known for its dainty, double-white flowers, and the pure white Galanthus ‘Mount Everest’, a robust variety perfect for naturalising in gardens.

These historic 17th century grounds feature a large collection of snowdrops and early spring bulbs to be enjoyed, along with the French limes on the avenue, the lawns to the side of the house, the walk through the wilderness and the Yew Tree area. After the gardens head back to the castle where a guided tour of the house is available – or simply take a well-earned break in the cosy tea room, serving delicious locally baked treats and hot drinks. To get the full Huntington experience, consider a stay in one of their beautiful castle rooms or self-catering cottages.

This is a fantastic opportunity to explore Altamont Garden’s unique snowdrop collection, which was first started by the late Corona North, the former owner of the gardens. Over the past twenty years, the collection has been expanded and nurtured by the OPW (Office of Public Works), and now features almost 150 named varieties. Set within a 40-acre estate on the banks of the River Slaney near Tullow, Altamont Gardens offers a captivating mix of formal, informal and wild gardens, providing the perfect backdrop for these early spring flowers.