Rode Hall has announced the dates for its popular annual Snowdrop Walks and tickets have gone on sale.

Every year, the stunning historic house at Scholar Green near Sandbach throws its gates open at the beginning of February for visitors to see the snowdrops.

The property has over 70 varieties of snowdrops and from February 4th until March 4th, visitors will be able to go on the popular walks from Thursdays – Sundays from 11am and 4pm.

Snowdrops at Rode Hall (Photo: Rode Hall)

 A spokesperson said: "In today's uncertain world snowdrops are a sure sign that Spring is well and truly under way.

"A beautiful end-of-winter walk for all the family with a wonderfully diverse landscape and over 70 varieties of snowdrops.

"Walk along paths amidst carpets of white flowers on an enchanting mile-long route (with options for longer or shorter walks).

"Take in the wild beauty of cascading snowdrops in the Old Wood and Wild Garden, the scenic path down to the lake and drifts of snowdrops in the borders of the formal Nesfield garden in front of the hall.

"Highlights are also the two acre walled kitchen garden and an unmissable vista down the Colonel's Walk where some of the rarest varieties can be viewed."

Tickets cost £5.50 for adults and £2 for children aged 5 – 15 and can be booked online at https://bit.ly/3fWR2nV

The courtyard kitchen will be open selling cakes, homemade lunches and refreshments. Dogs on leads are welcome.