Footsteps in the snowdrops at Gunby Hall

A winter wonderland of white greeted visitors to Gunby Hall when a series of sell-out snowdrop walks were held.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Feb 2020, 15:40 BST
Updated 19th Feb 2020, 11:12 BST
Snowdrop walks are a popular date at the start of the calendar of events for Gunby Hall and gardens. Photos: John Aron. ANL-200217-131352001Snowdrop walks are a popular date at the start of the calendar of events for Gunby Hall and gardens. Photos: John Aron. ANL-200217-131352001
Snowdrop walks are a popular date at the start of the calendar of events for Gunby Hall and gardens. Photos: John Aron. ANL-200217-131352001

The annual one-hour guided walks are a popular sign spring is on its way.

Nearly 100 people explored the historic grounds over the five days.

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Astrid Gatenby, Visitor Experience and Volunteering Manager, said: “The snowdrop walks were again very popular.

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Astrid Busse-Wilson, age five, enjoying the snowdrops.Astrid Busse-Wilson, age five, enjoying the snowdrops.
Astrid Busse-Wilson, age five, enjoying the snowdrops.

“Our expert volunteers led the tours that showed people the usual and hidden places snowdrops can be found at Gunby.”

The Grade 1 listed hall and gardens opens to the public for the season on Sunday, March 1, so long as the grassed parking area is not too wet. Later in the year, a new £400k car park will open to prevent closures.

l The next big event is Cadbury Easter Egg Hunts, from April 10-13.

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