Mud mud glorious mud!

Wednesday 16th 5:20pm
Even though it has been very wet today there have been lots of people around.  We are trying to get the message out that wellies are essential, but we've seen some 'interesting' footwear!! 
Please be patient if you happen to arrive during a busy period and have to queue for the buses.  We try to arrange the schedule to take account of peak times, but can't get it right all of the time.
Thank you!

Snowdrops selling fast!

Monday 14th 7:10pm
Even though we had a hail shower this afternoon, Valentine's Day at Snowdrop Valley was bright and sunny with lots of people around enjoying the good weather. 
The good news is the School Garden Club's snowdrops have been selling like hot cakes; the bad news is that there are not many left - at the moment!  More snowdrop bulbs are on their way and will hopefully be available for sale during half term (the last week of the scheme).  At only £1.50 per pot they are a bargain so bring plenty of change when you visit!!

Return of the rain!

Sunday 13th 5:40pm
Even though it has been raining most of the day there were still quite a few people walking and busing down to the snowdrops.  Obviously the puddles are bigger and the muddy sections muddier so PLEASE WEAR WELLIES! 
The Snowdrop Cafe is not open on Monday or Tuesday this week however the Exmoor House Hotel Tea Room and Rest and Be Thankful Inn will be.  The Snowdrop Cafe opens again on Wednesday and will be available to customers until the park and ride shuts on the 27th February.  The Market Cafe will be open again on Saturday right through to the end of the scheme too.
Don't forget the Garden Club run for the school children is still selling potted snowdrops and useful carry bags too available from the information trailer in the pub car park.

Busy busy busy!

Saturday 12th 5pm
Cars everywhere today so lots of people taking advantage of the good weather.  I'd like to thank the bus drivers on duty for their hard work and also to my staff at the information trailer who dealt with all sorts of incidents including two lost elderly walkers (returned to their hotel by Digger) and queues of passengers waiting to travel down into the valley and back out again.
The weather forecast for tomorrow is very wet but the snowdrops don't mind it so put on your wellies and raincoats and come out anyway.
Oh, one last thing.  If you've got little children, I can highly recommend putting them in a puddle suit  - not only to keep mud off clothes, but also so they can enjoy the big puddles.....!!

Hail!

Saturday 12th 2pm
I enjoyed a visit down to the snowdrops this morning and they are opening out nicely.  We didn't see any wildlife, but plenty of people on foot and by bus enjoying the spectacle.  One unwanted site was a pair of racing quad bikes and riders ignoring the road closure order so their number plates were noted and reported to the police.  Driving into the valley without a Residents Pass or Mobility Pass means drivers are breaking a legal road closure order which is enforced by the police.
We enjoyed a cup of tea and slice of cake in the Snowdrop Cafe and managed to get home just before a sudden hail storm!  Don't forget to bring wellies and rain coats - it is Exmoor after all.....

The weather man says.....

Friday 11th 4:20pm
.....it's going to be sunny on Saturday!  This should please the snowdrops.  The valley is looking stunning but the paths are muddy so wear wellies if possible or walking boots. 
The Market Cafe, Exmoor House Hotel Tea Room, Rest and Be Thankful Inn and Snowdrop Cafe in the Moorland Hall will all be open over the weekend for snacks, lunch and cake so come out for the day and enjoy the fresh air!
We love to hear what you think of your visit so do fill in a questionnaire available from the information trailer to let us know your thoughts.  Also if you have any brilliant ideas for improving the scheme, pass them on.

Wild Visitors

If you visit the snowdrops this year do keep your eyes and ears open for the animals and birds that live down there.  Our busy Kingfisher has been spotted several times and can be heard throughout the valley.  Look out for deer too - you may see they've made a little path down through the flowers.  We've also been told otters have been around so watch out for their paw prints and let us know if you spot any creatures on your trip!
Cutcome School Garden Club are providing us with potted snowdrops again this year and you can also purchase a lovely jute bag for them to be carried in.  The proceeds from these sales go to help the Garden Club project.
Not sure where the sunshine has gone, but at least there isn't any snow......