A LEADING plant conservation charity will be celebrating its 35th birthday by opening the gates of its two-acre Cirencester garden to the public.

Plant Heritage is inviting people to come and look at the National Collection of Rosa based at Woodmancote.

Plant Heritage Open Days will be held throughout the year giving visitors a unique opportunity to view some of the most beautiful and rare plants in cultivation.

Alan Titchmarsh, Plant Heritage president, said: “This initiative is a fantastic opportunity for garden lovers to discover some of the beautiful and diverse plants held in their local National Collections.”

The Collection will be open between 2pm and 5pm on Saturday, June 29. Admission is £3.50.