The wait is nearly over - after what seems a long, hard winter with plenty of snow and freezing temperatures there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Snowdrops signal the start of warmer days ahead and an historic house near Alsager is renowned for the pretty white flowers with around 70 varieties in abundance.

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

Rode Hall has around 70 types of snowdrops. (Photo: Rode Hall)

So beautiful are the carpet of white flowers, that the annual event is a big attraction, with visitors coming from far and wide.

And this year, the walks, which are detailed here are guaranteed to be as popular as ever as visitors take in the flora and fauna in the historic setting.

The annual Snowdrop Walks open next Saturday on February 1st from Thursday until Sundays from 10 am until 4 pm. Admission is £7.50 for adults, family ticket £20 (up to two adults and three children), children five - 15 £3/under five year olds are free. They run until March 1st.

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."

You can book online at the link here .Dogs are allowed so long as they are on leads.

The courtyard kitchen will be open selling cakes, homemade lunches and refreshments.

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