11th July open gardens

If anyone is within driving reach of the village of Lode (between Cambridge and Newmarket) they have their garden open day this coming Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.. It is always worth a visit. Although they only have four gardens open the cottage garden of Richard Ayres (ex head gardener of Anglesey Abbey and Kirtling Tower) is worth the visit just on its own.

You can combine the open gardens with a visit to Anglesey Abbey (National Trust) which is only a few hundred yards away. :gnthb:

Anglesey Abbey have lovely gardens (98 acres), interesting house, a restaurant, picnic area and plant sales.