Three Hilmarton gardens will be open for the public to admire next weekend as part of a national festival.

The festival will see more than 800 gardens across the country open from June 15 to June 16.

It has been organised by the National Gardens Scheme, which gives away more than £2.5m each year to charities.

Hilmarton Parish Council chairman Mel Wilkins plans to show off his garden and said it was the first time everyone had been asked to open on the same day.

Money raised will go to NGS and local projects.

Tickets to access the three gardens will be available at the Hilmarton Community Hall, Poynder Place, on the day. These are £5 and include a map with directions.