Daffodils and Magnolias at Batsford Arboretum

Magnolia

Magnolia

March is Daffodil Month at Batsford Arboretum and with lots of varieties of daffodils in flower it is a great place to visit over the next few weeks.  There are also lots of primroses, scilla and early flowering cherries are also putting in an appearance.  Early magnolias are another treat at this time of year, and always look their best set against a clear blue sky.

 

A recent reviewer on Trip Advisor wrote: “We wanted to see snowdrops but were impressed by so much more about Batsford. It’s hard to pinpoint which part of the arboretum is the most impressive. It was a wonderfully atmospheric visit – the wintery sun lighting up the snowdrops and aconites and it was lovely to see a herd of deer in the field. A magical place, can’t wait to go again – our visit was rounded off by a delicious bowl of spicy parsnip soup in the very welcoming and well run cafe (very nice staff!). A total success all round.”

 

For more information visit http://www.batsarb.co.uk/

Batsford Arboretum

Batsford Arboretum visit from Lower Mill Estate

Batsford Arboretum is the medal winning home to one of the country’s largest private tree and shrub collections. 56 acres of wild gardens open up to stunning views, paths and streams and orient inspired statues. The garden has lots of interest all year round – from the early promise of snowdrops, spring flowering bulbs and Japanese flowering cherries to the shading tree canopy in summer and the outstanding autumn colour there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Batsford Arboretum is silver winner of the Cotswold Tourism Awards Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2014.

The visitor centre houses a great cafe which serves home baked lunches, cakes and afternoon teas.

For more details http://www.batsarb.co.uk/

Batsford Arboretum visit from Lower Mill Estate

Photo Credit L S Wilson http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3732459