"Welford Park has been in the same family for a bit over 400 years, and apart from hired events and of course, the Great British Bake Off, it's generally closed to the public. However, the woods that surround the house are also famous for their snowdrops, and the gardens are open for a few weeks to see them. The gardens are open to wander around, and another tent is erected to serve hot food. The neighbouring church is usually open on weekends as well."
"There are fast trains from London Paddington to Newbury, which takes just under an hour. From there, if you visit Wed-Sat, you can catch the number 4 bus from Newbury town centre to Welford Park. Payment is by contactless card, so it's very simple. Note that the bus doesn't run on Sundays. So far, so easy. This is where it gets a bit more awkward, though - the buses are infrequent and frustratingly so."
Welford Park is a Berkshire manor house owned by the same family for over 400 years. The surrounding woods feature prolific snowdrops and gardens open for a few weeks each winter for visitors. The estate opens for snowdrop season from Wednesday 28 January to Sunday 1 March 2026, with adult, child, concession, and family ticket prices and a small transaction fee. Visitors can park beside the estate in the former railway station car park. Fast trains run from London Paddington to Newbury in under an hour, and a number 4 bus operates Wed–Sat from Newbury town centre to Welford Park, though services are infrequent and do not run on Sundays.
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