Open Gardens

IFORD MANOR GARDENS, NEAR LOWER WESTWOOD, BRADFORD ON AVON: the idyllic gardens at Iford are open to the public every day except Mondays and Fridays throughout the summer from 2pm. Visit www.ifordmanor.co.uk for more information.

FRIDAY

COOPER HALL, SCULPTURE IN THE GARDEN, SELWOOD MANOR, JACKS LANE, FROME: Bring a picnic and view the fabulous exhibition of sculptures while enjoying live jazz with Keith Harrison-Broninski of Frome Jazz Club. Limited tickets at £10, to include a glass of wine, from www.cooperhall.org or 07970 275688. Parking, disabled access to the gardens.

SATURDAY

GREENACRES GARDENS, GREEN LANE, MARSHALL ROAD, DEVIZES: open at 11am with film screening at 2pm. Greenacre Gardens is a six-acre site with a range of gardens including a herb nursery, observatory and a small shop. We will be selling crafts and preserves made on site. Drinks and light refreshments will also be available. At 2pm we will also be screening a children's film - free ticketed entry - please telephone for further information and to reserve your place. Greenacre Gardens is run by Richmond Fellowship, a charitable organisation which supports adults recovering from mental health problems who wish to return to paid employment, voluntary work or training in the future. We are located just behind the Green Lane Hospital site. (If using a Satnav, please use postcode SN10 5DS to find the hospital, there will be signs to direct you from there.)

SUNDAY

130 LADYFIELD ROAD AND ALLOTMENTS, LADYFIELD ROAD, CHIPPENHAM: open in aid of NGS from 1.30-5-30pm. 1m SW of Chippenham. Between A4 Bath and A420 Bristol roads. Signed off B4528 Hungerdown Lane which runs between A4 and A420. Home-made teas. Admission £3, children free. Very pretty small garden with more than 30 clematis, climbing roses and small fish pond. Curved neat edges packed with colourful herbaceous plants and small trees. Two patio areas with lush lawn, pagoda and garden arbour. Also Hungerdown Allotments: 15 allotments owned by Chippenham Town Council. Wheelchair access to garden and to allotments on main drive only. Plants for sale.

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