Secret Gardens to open

4:25pm Thursday 15th May 2008

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GARDENERS in Bradford on Avon are once again opening their private grounds to members of the public this summer.

Bradford on Avon Secret Gardens is a popular event that has been taking place for the past 20 years.

The gardens are open for three days only: once in May, June and July, and visitors can follow a route around town to find each one.

Debbie Stupples, manager of Bradford's Tourist Information Centre, said: "All of the gardens are so different, some are little, some big, some formal, some are wilderness gardens and some have fantastic views.

"But they are all in Bradford on Avon and within walking distance."

Many garden owners use the opportunity to display arts and crafts, offer plants for sale or serve teas for charity.

The gardens are open from 2-6pm on May 25, June 29 and July 27.

Tickets are £5 each available from the Tourist Information Centre two weeks prior to each event - children under 14 go free. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on a lead.