GARDENS in a South Lakes town will be open to the public this weekend in the run-up to Cumbria in Bloom.

This Sunday (July 10), a special walking garden tour of Grange has been arranged.

Between 10am and 5pm, members of the public will be able to enjoy the gardens set to be entered by Grange in Bloom in this year's county competition.

Tickets for the walk cost £4 in advance, or £5 on the day. They can be bought from the Grange Tourist Information Centre, in Main Street.

For more information, contact Jan Tomlinson, of Grange in Bloom on 01539 536919.