Half Term Begins

Saturday 19th 6:45pm
The half term holidays have begun and we even saw a bit of sunshine this afternoon!  Just a reminder to those people with children, under 5s travel on the bus for FREE but do remember to bring wellies and puddle suits.
We have just over 100 of the limited edition jute shopping bags left so don't miss out - buy now!  They are amazing value at £4 and include features such as long handles, a mobile phone pocket and a zipped pocket for change.
The park and ride closes on the 27th February so come and ride the bus while you still can!

Water Water Everywhere.....

Friday 18th 3:30pm
Unfortunately the ladies loos in the car park have decided to give up on us today and the work required to rectify the problem will be carried out later today or tomorrow.  It appears that something has been flushed into the system that shouldn't have been so thank you to the person who did that.
Fortunately the landlord of the Rest and Be Thankful Inn has very kindly said that ladies may use his facilities but may I ask you to please be considerate and wash your boots off first so he doesn't have second thoughts....thank you!
My wonderful staff and the bus drivers are preparing themselves for the forthcoming schools half term holidays so please be patient if you arrive during a busy period - the snowdrops aren't going anywhere!

Watch your step

Thursday 17th 1pm
Please be aware that it is still very muddy on the walk down to the valley and with large numbers of visitors expected for the school half term holidays it is unlikely to improve. 
WELLIES ARE ESSENTIAL for those wishing to walk down to the valley and walking poles or walking sticks may come in handy too if you have them.  Exmoor National Park Authority are going to be carrying out some works to the worst section first thing in the morning, but the weather conditions are not going to help the situation. 
If you want to ride the bus down and back please also be aware that walking boots or wellies are advisable because of the puddles and sticky sections.  We strongly recommend not wearing sandals, trainers, high heeled shoes or anything that cannot be washed off in a bucket!

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.....!!