Wells Snowdrops

Snowdrop Celebration -Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 825_1629

Snowdrop Celebration -Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 825_1629

As we head towards the end of the snowdrop season I headed north to Wells hoping I could find some fresh flowers.

Bishops Palace

This weekend the Bishop’s Palace  held a snowdrop celebration.  So with snowdrops guaranteed this was the only place to go.  Especially, as I missed out on the snowdrop festival at Shepton Mallet last week.

Wells was taking a risk holding a celebration this late in the season but I need not have worried.  While some were beginning to turn they were still beautiful.

Bishops Palace – Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 825_2229

This is the classic picture taken by every visitor to the palace.  So I had to give it a go.  A breeze keep the water moving so I had to wait, and wait, and wait some more to get it this still.

Snowdrop Celebration

The flowers in the arboretum were the best.

Snowdrop Celebration - Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 825_1646

Snowdrop Celebration – Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 825_1646

A sea of snowdrops and a stunning winter sun.

Snowdrops - Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 825_2101

Snowdrops – Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 825_2101

Amazingly many flowers were still in bud.

Snowdrops - Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 825_1760

Snowdrops – Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 825_1760

Many were simply stunning in this light.

Snowdrops - Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 825_2152

Snowdrops – Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 825_2152

Snowdrops - Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 825_1683

Snowdrops – Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 825_1683

Snowdrops - Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 825_1674

Snowdrops – Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 825_1674

The crocus flowers provided a soft pink backdrop.

Snowdrops - Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 825_2385

Snowdrops – Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 825_2385

The flowers seem to be spreading out across the lawns.  These will need to take care and keep their heads down when the crowds arrive.

Snowdrops - Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 825_1792

Snowdrops – Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 825_1792

Snowdrops - Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 825_1825

Snowdrops – Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 825_1825

Daffodils

The daffodils provided proof that we are definitely moving into spring.

Snowdrops - Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 825_1950

Snowdrops – Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 825_1950

Daffodils - Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 825_1944

Daffodils – Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 825_1944

And Finally…

Primroses appearing as spring arrives.

Snowdrops - Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 825_2098

Snowdrops – Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 825_2098

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