INTERESTED town residents will have a chance to enjoy the village gardens open weekend this month.

For the first time the United Church of England parish of Stoke Prior, Wychbold, and Upton Warren will open 12 gardens to the public.

There will be a variety of gardens to view from Victorian to waterside from 11am to 5pm this Saturday and Sunday.

Light refreshments, homemade cakes, preserves and cakes will be available at several of the gardens.

Programmes containing a detailed map and descriptions of each garden will be available from the Church Cottage at the junction of Shaw Lane and Church Lane in Wychbold.

Proceeds from the weekend will go towards the upkeep of the three parish churches.

A parish spokesperson said: "This is an opportunity to enjoy the fruits of other peoples' hard work as you explore the three villages. We extend a very warm welcome to all our visitors."

Entry is £2 and free for children.