Shaftesbury Snowdrop Festival
When? 14 Feb 2026 to 22 Feb 2026
Where? Shaftesbury
Shaftesbury’s snowdrop season is one of the biggest events of its type in the country and the town’s free snowdrop walks, including wheelchair and pushchair accessible routes, can be enjoyed by all, including dogs.
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