The annual Thriplow Daffodil festival takes place this weekend (March 19-20) and has been a hit with Cambridgeshire residents.

Royston Crow: Thriplow Daffodil Festival, Thriplow, Cambridge Saturday 19 March 2022. Picture by Terry Harris.Thriplow Daffodil Festival, Thriplow, Cambridge Saturday 19 March 2022. Picture by Terry Harris. (Image: Terry Harris)

The well-loved festival returns this year following a two year absence due to the pandemic.

Royston Crow: Thriplow Daffodil Festival returns after two year absence due to Covid, Thriplow, Cambridge Saturday 19 March 2022. Picture by Terry Harris.Thriplow Daffodil Festival returns after two year absence due to Covid, Thriplow, Cambridge Saturday 19 March 2022. Picture by Terry Harris. (Image: Terry Harris)


Over 350 volunteers have dedicated their time and energy in to putting together the two-day Daffodil weekend. Some volunteers often work a number of shifts to cover the festivities of the weekend which leaves them "shattered by happy" and that the "friendliness and warm-heartedness of our visitors keep us going."

Royston Crow: Thriplow Daffodil Festival returns after two yeear absence due to Covid, Thriplow, Cambridge Saturday 19 March 2022. Picture by Terry Harris.Thriplow Daffodil Festival returns after two yeear absence due to Covid, Thriplow, Cambridge Saturday 19 March 2022. Picture by Terry Harris. (Image: Terry Harris)

Thriplow Daffodil Festival and Country Fair offers two fun-filled days of activities with over 100 stalls for you to amble around and find plenty of homemade gifts from independent businesses.

Royston Crow: Pictured - Florence (7) Thriplow Daffodil Festival, Thriplow, Cambridge Saturday 19 March 2022. Picture by Terry Harris.Pictured - Florence (7) Thriplow Daffodil Festival, Thriplow, Cambridge Saturday 19 March 2022. Picture by Terry Harris. (Image: Terry Harris)

It wouldn't be the traditional festival without the merry Morris dancers who put on an impressive performance that's bound to leave you smiling.

Royston Crow: Thriplow Daffodil Festival, Thriplow, Cambridge Saturday 19 March 2022. Picture by Terry Harris.Thriplow Daffodil Festival, Thriplow, Cambridge Saturday 19 March 2022. Picture by Terry Harris. (Image: Terry Harris)

Visitors called it 'a springtime delight' and 'perfect way to spend a weekend'.

Royston Crow: Festival-goers dress up in traditional outfits.Festival-goers dress up in traditional outfits. (Image: Terry Harris)

You can also check out the blacksmiths at work in the Smith or the many live musicians playing all around the village to keep up springtime spirits.

Royston Crow: Pictured - Florence (7) Thriplow Daffodil Festival , Thriplow, Cambridge Saturday 19 March 2022. Picture by Terry Harris.Pictured - Florence (7) Thriplow Daffodil Festival , Thriplow, Cambridge Saturday 19 March 2022. Picture by Terry Harris. (Image: Terry Harris)

The event is on from 10am-5pm today (March 20).

With plenty of delicious street food options on offer at taste of Thriplow there's something for even the pickiest of eaters to enjoy.


Royston Crow: Festival-goers bring springtime cheer to Thriplow. Picture by Terry Harris.Festival-goers bring springtime cheer to Thriplow. Picture by Terry Harris. (Image: © Terry Harris)

Royston Crow: Thriplow, Cambridge Saturday 19 March 2022. Picture by Terry Harris.Thriplow, Cambridge Saturday 19 March 2022. Picture by Terry Harris. (Image: Terry Harris)


Take a look at the impressively well-kept classic cars and vintage engines and tractors.

The Daffodil Weekend Trust will be donating 10% of the 2022 surplus to Ukraine charities focussed on supporting Ukrainian people suffering as a result of this Russian action.

This will be donation in addition those that will be made to the chosen external charities and to other local charities that successfully apply for a donation.

Royston Crow: Thriplow Daffodil Festival , Thriplow, Cambridge Saturday 19 March 2022. Picture by Terry Harris.Thriplow Daffodil Festival , Thriplow, Cambridge Saturday 19 March 2022. Picture by Terry Harris. (Image: Terry Harris)

Royston Crow: Thriplow Daffodil Festival , Thriplow, Cambridge Saturday 19 March 2022. Picture by Terry Harris.Thriplow Daffodil Festival , Thriplow, Cambridge Saturday 19 March 2022. Picture by Terry Harris. (Image: Terry Harris)

Next years dates have been confirmed for March 25 -26, 2023.