THE Friends of Cotswold Volunteers are holding an open gardens afternoon on Sunday, June 15  at Batsford House, Moreton-in-Marsh from 2– 5.30pm.

This unique event and opportunity for the public to see a private garden that has rarely been open to the public has been given by kind permission of Lord and Lady Dulverton.

This quintessentially English country garden which also includes a recently restored walled garden is open for all to enjoy and teas and cakes prepared by the local school will also be available. This is a great opportunity for the Friends of Cotswold Volunteers to raise funds and a lovely day out for its supporters.

Entry tickets are now on sale, Adults £5 and under 16’s free. Because of the nature of the garden dogs are not permitted and disability access is extremely limited. Tickets are available from Cotswold Volunteer shops in Stow-on-the-Wold, Fairford, Lechlade and Faringdon or from the Friends office at Cotswold Information Centre, Bingham House, Cirencester or email reception@cotswoldvolunteers.org Tickets will also available on the gate on June 15 from 2pm Entry to the gardens will be from the A429 taking the road opposite Budgens Moreton in Marsh signposted to Batsford Gardens. Please note there is no access from Batsford Arboretum.