The gardens at Woodview, Whitchurch will be open for several dates this year and July 10th will be an ideal opportunity to get to see the wild purple orchids and cowslips in this extensive woodland garden.

The home of Clive and Janet Townsend, Woodview has developed over 20 years and is a mix of formal and informal gardens in a woodland setting extending to about four acres.

As well as a wild flower meadow, woodland garden and herbaceous borders there is the original moongate to see.

Visitors walk through this, pictured right, on their way from the car park as they walk past bluebells and tulips.

There is also a fascinating collection of vintage tools and memorabilia which is well worth seeing.

The garden is open on Sunday, July 10th and July 17th 1pm- 6pm and visits between July and September can be arranged, telephone 01600 890477 for more details.

The postcode for the garden is HR9 6DZ and will be signposted from the Doward Park campsite.