Snowdrops, otherwise known as Galanthus, are small flowers with arch-shaped and delicate white petals that can grow past snow-covered ground.

According to the Woodland Trust, the snowdrop commonly flowers between January and March, although this can vary depending on the weather.

We’ve put together a list of five places you can spot snowdrops in south London for your next winter walk:

Eltham Palace

Where? Court Yard, Eltham SE9 5QE

Ticket prices: From £14.50 for adults and £8.60 for children

Eltham Palace, once frequented by King Henry VII and members of the aristocracy in the 1920s, has a lot to explore in the palace and grounds.

The gardens boast 19 acres of land and feature a moat, woodland walks and landscaped gardens.

You can find snowdrops beyond the top of the moat areas during the early spring, along with other bulbs such as cyclamen, yellow aconites and primrose.

Oxleas Woods

Where? Off Shooters Hill, Eltham SE18 4LX

Oxleas Woods in Shooters Hill boasts 66 hectares of land, with the ancient woodland dating back 8,000 years.

The woods are also the home of Severdroog Castle, first built in the 18th century, which features a tea room and a viewing platform with great views of the London skyline.

If you’re an avid snowdrop spotter, take the seven-mile walk following the Green Chain Walk from Falconwood to Abbey Wood, via the ruins of Lesnes Abbey

Kew Gardens

Where? Kew, Richmond TW9 3AE

Price: From £12 for adults and £4 for children

Kew Gardens is always a must-see for any avid horticulture enthusiast, especially if you are looking to spot snowdrops.

Located near Richmond, Kew Gardens is home to 20 different species of snowdrops, which can be found in the Natural Area, where Kew meets the River Thames, as well as the Rock Garden, the Woodland Garden and the Temple of Aeolus.

Kew’s Snowdrop Walk begins from late January usually lasting for six weeks, weather depending.

But there’s plenty more to see at Kew including the Nash Conservatory, Palm House and Kew Palace.

Morden Hall Park

Where? Morden Hall Road, Morden SM4 5JD

Owned by the National Trust, Morden Hall Park offers visitors 125 acres of land to explore, with plenty of green space and parkland, riversides, a Rose Garden and a Snuff Mill.

To find early snowdrops, head for the arboretum at the far end of the Rose Garden from mid-to-late January to spot them.