OPEN GARDENS – Holme Lacy House gardens will open under the National Gardens Scheme over May Bank Holiday. Those interested in looking around the 20-acre parkland can do so between 11.30am and 5.30pm on Saturday, May 2, and 2pm to 5.30pm on Sunday, May 3. Tours cost £3 and can be combined with a look around the Grade I listed house for £5.

The gardens will remain open to National Garden Scheme visitors throughout the summer on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, from May 2 until September 29.

House and garden tours are also available by appointment on 01432 870870.