Local gardens in and around Rutland will be open to the public as a part of the National Garden Scheme, an annual initiative hosted across the country to raise money for nursing, caring and gardening charities.

Every year, the National Gardens Scheme opens more than 3,500 gardens to the public and raises money for nursing and health charities through admissions, teas and cake.

A spokesperson for the group said: "By opening your garden, you're not only giving people a great day out – you're also raising money to help those in need."

In November 2022, the National Garden Scheme announced donations of £3.11 million to its beneficiary charities, including Marie Curie, Parkinson's UK and more.

Another local woman is also raising money for Parkinson's UK by running London2Paris in May. Read more here.

Explore local gardens and support charities. Image credit: Nub News.

Around the local area, open gardens will include:

Fox Cottage, Woodside, Ashwell, Oakham, Leicestershire, LE15 7LX

Fox Cottage will be open on 21 May from 11:30am - 4:30pm

Admission will cost £5 for adults.

The Old Vicarage, 2 Station Road, Whissendine, Leicestershire, LE15 7HG

The Old Vicarage will be open on 14 May from 1:30 - 4:30pm

Admission will cost £6 for adults.

Hedgehog Hall, Loddington Road, Tilton on the Hill, Leicestershire, LE7 9DE

Hedgehog Hall will be open on 13 and 14 May 11am - 4pm.

Admission will cost £5 for adults.

83 Main Road, Collyweston, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 3PQ

83 Main Road will be open on 7 May 10am - 4pm.

Admission will cost £4 for adults.

Westbrooke House, 52 Scotland Road, Little Bowden, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8AX

Westbrooke House will be open on 30 April, 28 May, 26 June from 10am - 4:30pm.

Admission will cost £5 for adults.

Tresillian House, 67 Dalby Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0BQ

Tresillian House will be open on 30 April, 25 June, 27 August, 29 October from 11am - 4pm.

Admission will cost £5 for adults.

Enjoy local gardens and blooms. Image credit: Nub News.

Find out more about the National Garden Scheme on their website.