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Broad Chalke in the beautiful Chalke Valley will be holding its ever-popular Open Gardens event on Sunday 7th June when a six of the village’s private gardens will be open to the public for the first time in several years.
The gardens have been chosen to display a variety of country house & garden styles including an ancient manor house & formal garden, a riverside rectory, a Georgian farmhouse, and a traditional thatched cottage garden. The gardens are all situated in the village conservation area linked by footpaths through water-meadows (walking shoes recommended!) - making this a very pleasant afternoon’s country ramble.
Visitors arriving by car should park at one of the signed car parks near All Saints Church (postcode SP5 5DN) and pick up their entry ticket and map of the gardens at the Village Hall opposite. Entry costs £8 per adult (children free) and that covers entry to all six gardens, with proceeds going to local charities including CRESS. There will also be home-made refreshments on sale in the village hall and a small flower display on view in the church.
This popular event offers visitors a wonderful afternoon out in our beautiful chalk downland village situated astride the River Ebble in the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - with visits to interesting private gardens and a traditional tea thrown in.
We look forward to welcoming you as 50% of the funds raised are going to CRESS.
