The following local gardens will be open to the public in the coming weeks as part of the National Gardens Scheme (NGS), which raises money for a variety of charities. For full details see https://www.ngs.org.uk
Alvechurch Gardens
June 8, July 6 (1–6pm)
15 gardens this year, including new addition The Shrubbery.
Combined admission £5, kids free.
0121 445 4335
Marlbrook Gardens
June 1, July 20, Aug 17 (2–6pm) and Sept 6 (6–10pm)
Three gardens to visit; combined admission £4.50, kids free.
https://www.marlbrookgardens.com
Kokopelli, Marlbrook
July 13, Aug 10 (1.30–6pm)
Admission £2.50, kids free.
0121 445 2741
Burcot Grange
June 29 (2–5pm)
Five acres of mature gardens. Admission £2.50, kids free.
0121 445 5552
Pump Cottage, Weatheroak
June 19, 21 and 24 (11am–5pm)
Admission £3, kids free.
01564 826250
Finstall village has organised its own Open Gardens Day (not NGS) to raise funds for maintenance of the Village Hall, on July 12 (from 11am).
Combined admission £3.
Treasure hunt, refreshments and evening pig roast. Free parking.
Take a closer look at the Finstall gardens here.