Today, gardens around Bury St Edmunds will throw open their gates as part of an annual charity event.
The popular St Nicholas Hospice Hidden Gardens of Bury will run from 11am-5pm.
During its 30-year history, the annual event has raised more than £300,000 for the hospice’s work across West Suffolk and Thetford.
A photograph taken at a previous hidden gardens event. Picture: Mark Westley
A total of 30 private gardens around the town will be open to visitors, with some also offering entertainment and refreshments.
George Chilvers, hospice community fund-raising manager, said: “This is such a great day out and we’d love to see as many people as possible come along.
“Whether you are a keen gardener or simply curious, this is a chance to discover hidden corners of Bury, support hospice care and enjoy a brilliant summer day out.”
The St Nicholas Hospice Care hidden gardens event has raised thousands of pounds for the charity, picture from previous year. Picture: Mark Westley
Gardens in Whiting Street, King’s Road and Westgate Street will be among those open to visitors.
The Lounge and Garden café in Hatter Street, the Guildhall, in Guildhall Street, and the United Reformed Church, in Whiting Street, will also be showcasing their gardens.
Tickets cost £7 for adults and can be bought on the day from the Hidden Gardens marquee, which will be on Angel Hill from 10.30am.
All gardens are within an easy walking distance of Angel Hill and children go free.
Programmes and maps are included in the entry cost.
Woolpit Nurseries will be running a plant stall on Angel Hill.
This year’s event has been sponsored by Ashtons Legal Solicitors and Bedfords Estate Agents.
More information about the hospice can be found here.