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.

OPENING TIMES

Spring Bulb Pageant: Wed 5 Feb – Sat 5 April, Gardens only, Wed-Sun, 10am-4pm (last entry 3pm).

Hall & Gardens: From Sun 6 April the Hall is open, Wed, Fri, Sun & BH Mon, 11am-4pm. The Gardens remain open Wed-Sun & BH Mon, 10am-4pm.

TICKETS

Tickets are available on arrival at the Gatehouse.

Doddington Season Ticket holders receive free access to the Gardens dependent on ticket type during stated opening times. The following members receive free entry during stated opening times (with the exception of the Sculpture Exhibition, Christmas opening and special events): Historic Houses, Art Fund 50% off, CPRE 2for1, RHS Members (Gardens only), Gardeners’ World 2for1 (Gardens only).

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