We’re now in the middle of January and, therefore, in the middle of winter.
There’s no denying that this time of year can be a bit depressing for a variety of reasons, but there are things we can do to get us through.
Spending time outdoors is good for both our physical and mental health, particularly during those bleak winter days.
It just so happens that there are so many amazing places here in Nottinghamshire where you can enjoy the very best of nature.
At this time of year, much of the Nottinghamshire countryside is brought to life by snowdrops.
Flowering between January and February, blankets of snowdrops can appear truly breathtaking in the winter sunshine.
We’ve picked out five of the best places in Nottinghamshire where you walk with snowdrops this winter.
1. Felley Priory
The start of the year heralds the arrival of 60 varieties of snowdrops. The collection is made up of the usual white snowdrops, as well as some rarer yellow types. Gardens are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. | Tom Blackwell Photo: Tom Blackwell
2. Holme Pierrepont Hall
Holme Pierrepont is renowned for its glorious displays of Snowdrops in February, along with other winter flowering plants including hellebores, aconites, cyclamen, cornus and winter flowering irises. The gardens will be open between January 26 and February 28. | Holme Pierrepont Hall Photo: Holme Pierrepont Hall
3. Church Farm, Retford
Church Farm’s private garden, open as part of the National Garden Scheme, boasts an amazing 180 named snowdrops. It will be open on Sunday, February 16 | Redsimon Photo: Redsimon
4. Holme Pierrepont Hall
Holme Pierrepont Hall is one of the best places in Nottinghamshire to see snowdrops this winter | Holme Pierrepont Hall Photo: Holme Pierrepont Hall