Histon Manor Snowdrop and Winter Opening

Winter Walk & Snowdrops at Histon Manor 2026 Saturday 7th February - 10am - 3.30pm

No Advance Ticket needed for on the day entry to gardens. Tickets Required for Refreshments.

Following our fourth successful winter opening of the gardens in 2025, Histon Manor is delighted to be repeating the event on Saturday 7th February 2026. 100% of proceeds from the Tea and Cake tickets plus the donations for garden entry, will go towards the Cambridge Acorn Project. All charity and fundraising work by Histon Manor for 2026 is focussing on raising both awareness for the Cambridge Acorn Project and crucial funds for the work they do.

Entry:

A ticket is only needed for those wishing to have refreshments in the house. NB Entry to the 'grounds only' is by donation on the day and does not need to be booked in advance. It is only the house kitchen that is open for the day.

George, The Local Shire Horse will be greeting visitors from 11am-1.30pm only.

Entry to grounds only – No advance ticket needed, donations welcomed on the gate: Please note there will not be inside refreshment opportunities for ‘general ground entry’, this is only available for ‘Tea and Cake’ ticket holders due to limited availability. We will have a voluntary collection bucket at the gate for any donations and hopefully a card reader or a link available for online donations - 100% of revenue from ground entry will go towards the Cambridge Acorn Project so please do bring along a donation to help this amazing charity.

Tea and Cake Tickets including entry to the grounds: 125 tickets are available at £6.00 per ticket plus booking fee which will include a slice of homemade cake and tea or coffee served in the Manor’s kitchen. (NB Children under 7 are welcomed free of charge with each accompanying adult so no need to book ticket for little ones). To enable everyone to sit down for tea and cake, hourly slots are available so please ensure you come to the house for refreshments during the hour slot you have booked. You are free to wander round the gardens for as long as you wish. 

Additional Info:

• Unfortunately no parking is available on site unless agreed in advance for accessibility reasons. We only have 3 spaces available. Please park carefully and respectfully in village and walk to the grounds if you are coming from further afield.
• To enter please come up the main gravel drive on the corner of Park Lane and Bell Hill. Google Maps postcode CB24 9EH or see https://www.histonmanor.com/contact/ for a map.
• Unfortunately, most of the grounds are not accessible for wheelchairs. There are a few steps to access the house for refreshments. Please email histonmanor@gmail.com if you have any further questions on this and we will try to help.
• It might be muddy and wet, so sturdy shoes or boots are advised.
• Dogs on leads are welcome outside (but not inside.)
• The event will go ahead even if the weather is wet. If there is significant wind please check this page on the morning of the event as this is the only reason we may need to cancel.
• Refunds are only available if the event is cancelled for unforeseen reasons, but your refreshment tickets are transferrable if you need to pass them on to friends.
• Please note we accept no liability for loss or injury whilst on the premises. All visitors enter the house and grounds at their own risk.

  
  

  We hope that our snowdrops will be out on the 7th, dotted along the banks of the moat and in the woodlands but with the ever-changing climate it is tricky to predict when they will be at their best. Please don’t expect carpets of snowdrops – it’s just a chance to see that Spring is on its way, have a nice walk and to catch up with friends or family. 

  We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 7th February. 

  For more info see  https://www.histonmanor.com/news/histon-manor-snowdrop-walk-2026-saturday-7th-february-10am-3.30pm

Best wishes

Katherine and Rob Mann