ON SUNDAY, June 7 from 2-6pm a selection of beautiful private gardens will be open in the unique Cotswold village setting of Elkstone.

Soak up the atmosphere in the Norman Church, enjoy cream teas, homemade cakes or ice creams, play garden games and enjoy a tractor ride through farmland with sensational views.

Proceeds help support the church and village hall.

The church is known for its unusual dovecote above the chancel and its exceptional Norman arches in the chancel and sanctuary.

The chancel arches, and those leading to the altar, are among the best in Gloucestershire, if not in Britain.

The church is also the highest in Gloucestershire, and boasts a wonderful Norman tympanum above the south door.

*Adults £5, children free, parking included. No dogs please.

Elkstone Village - follow car park signs. Elkstone near Cirencester / Cheltenham.

More details on http://www.elkstonevillage.co.uk