For every wonderful heritage and historic garden in the immediate vicinity there are many more lovely smaller private gardens that, for much of the year, are closed to the public but now and again open their gates so we can enjoy their hidden delights. The Thames Valley Air Ambulance provides an opportunity to visit a number of these gardens and should you find yourself with a spare few hours they are well worth your time.
I am going to have difficulty getting to these as, unfortunately, many are on weekdays but I think the gardens in Carterton will be in my diary for Sunday 23 June. You get to see 11 beautiful gardens all for a small donation of £4.50 – heaven!