THE gardens of Bledlow Manor House are opening to the public in aid of charity.

Lord and Lady Carrington will let people view their gardens at Church End, Bledlow on Sunday, August 19, from 2pm till 6pm.

Proceeds go to the British Red Cross.

The gardens have been created over 30 years by the Carringtons and landscape architect Robert Adams. Plant doctor Leigh Hunt from Gardeners' World Magazine will be on hand to answer queries.

It was planned the gardens would open in June but the event was postponed because of the foot and mouth outbreak.

Admission is £4.50 per person with accompanied children free. Some wheelchair access is possible.

No dogs, except guide dogs, are allowed.