Winter spectacle in grounds of a stately home

Snowdrops at Hopton Hall. Kate Thomas with the snowdrops.Snowdrops at Hopton Hall. Kate Thomas with the snowdrops.
Snowdrops at Hopton Hall. Kate Thomas with the snowdrops.
The gardens of a stately home are once again carpetted with delicate winter flowers.

The public is invited to see the snowdrops in the grounds at the 15th century Hopton Hall, in Hopton, near Wirksworth.

The annual specatcle was open to the public on Sunday and will last until March 1.

For more information, including entry prices, visit www.hoptonhall.co.uk