Hedingham Castle
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Snowdrop Sundays



On special event days outside caterers provide a variety of refreshments. Ice creams, soft drinks and home-made cakes are served inside the keep.

No Dogs on Event Days Please

For all events enquiries please contact us
Events 2010
February
  • Snowdrop Sundays - 7th, 14th, & 21st February 11am - 4pm - Hedingham Castle is pleased to welcome you again to our wonderfully newly landscaped grounds, as seen in Channel 4’s ‘Landscapes’ programme. Come & see the amazing range of snowdrops present within the grounds since the 1900s, the snowdrops have been carefully planted over a period of time to ensure that visitors get a full display and are able to see the snowdrops at all stages from budding, in full flower and at seed.
    We will also be offering photographers a chance to come and capture the snowdrops in all their glory in the beautiful grounds. Prizes are to be awarded for the best three adult photographers and a prize for the best young photographer. Adult Visitors on the day will be welcomed with a warming glass of mulled wine on the garrison floor of the mighty Norman Keep and take a gentle stroll in the stunning grounds.


    Admission:

    Adults – £6.00 to include a free glass of mulled wine.
    Children- Free
    Entry into the snowdrops photographic competition: £1.00 per photo entry for adults, £1.00 entry for up to 3 photos per young photographer.
    PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY THE GARRISON FLOOR IS OPEN.

    *Photographic entry forms will be available at Hedingham Castle Gate Hut and In the Keep

    Winning 2009 photography entries can be viewed here

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