EXPERTS in gardening will visit Malmesbury for the first ever Gardens Illustrated Festival.

Gardening VIPs Dan Pearson, Alys Fowler and Sarah Raven will be amongst the guests coming to the town with the first talk taking place on the evening of Friday April 17 and events carrying on throughout April 18.

The festival will feature a programme of talks, garden tours, and photography and garden art workshops, plus the opportunity to buy from some of the country’s best nurseries.

Publisher of Gardens Illustrated Marie Davies said: “Widely recognised as the world’s most influential and inspiring garden title, Gardens Illustrated prides itself on featuring the very best gardens, plants and products.

“This festival will see the pages of the magazine brought to life as Gardens Illustrated takes over Malmesbury’s Abbey, Town Hall and sacred Cloister Gardens for a celebration of all things horticulture.”

For the full line-up of talks, events and exhibitors and to order tickets for individual talks and garden tours, visit the Gardens Illustrated Festival website at gardensfestival.com