Five private gardens will open to the public at the end of April to raise money for Sidmouth in Bloom.

The Open Gardens event takes place on Saturday, April 29 and Sunday 30, with all gardens open between 2pm and 5pm.

Admission is £5 for all five gardens, or £2 each, with no charge for children. Payment is at the gate and parking will be available in nearby streets.

The Open Gardens are:

Fairpark, Knowle Drive. Hosted by Helen and Ian Crackston. Dogs allowed on short leads, no wheelchair access.

Weston House, Boughmore Road. Hosted by Anna Duncan. No dogs allowed, no wheelchair access. Teas and plants available for sale.

Woodpeckers, Knowle Driver. Hosted by Di Fuller. No dogs allowed, no wheelchair access.

Rowan Bank, 44 Woolbrook Park. Hosted by Barbara Mence. Dogs allowed on short leads, no wheelchair access.

Byes Reach, 26 Coulsdon Road. Hosted by Lynette Talbot and Peter Endersby. Dogs allowed on short leads, wheelchair access, teas available for sale.

More details of the gardens can be seen on www.sidmouthinbloom.org 

For enquiries email info@sidmouthinbloom.org   or call 01395 578081.