Birchover Open Gardens Weekend

Birchover is situated on a hilltop, beneath Stanton Moor with its 9 Ladies Stone Circle. This well established event takes place over the weekend of 7/8 June from 1.00 pm to 5.30 pm, with14 gardens open for you to visit, varying in style from cottage gardens to modern examples.Traditional, home-made cakes and teas will be served in the Village Hall (opposite The Druid Inn). As you walk around the village you will be warmly welcomed to view local Stone Mason Mark Eaton at work, showing his fine letter workings in stone. Mark will be happy to chat about his 40 years of experience in stone masonry, which includes repairs to many historic houses.Paintings will also be on show, to view and purchase (local scenes, wildlife and wildflowers) by Joanne Eaton.Stalls with plant sales, elderflower champagne, jewellery, crafts, pre-loved gardening items/books and a ‘Birchover in Black & White’ post card display will be dotted around the village in the main street or in gardens for you to enjoy. Historically Birchover Church played a big part of the Open Gardens weekend and it will be open again this year and will include a flower display, with flowers kindly donated by local Florist, Robert Young. The church also has a set of stunning stained glass windows, designed and made in the 1970s by a young artist (Brian Clarke). Brian lived in the old vicarage next door. Come and join the oldest continuous Open Gardens in Derbyshire! £5 Adult, (Children U16 FOC), this combined with free parking on the playing field makes Birchover Open Gardens a fun and affordable event for everyone!We are dog friendly too! Post Code DE4 2BNTicket sales and most stalls will be CASH only. Tickets available on the day from the ticket stand half way down the main street. The event is proudly sponsored by local employers, Barn Farm Campsite and other local businesses. Printing, signs and posters sponsored by Nigel Stubley, Northend Full Service Print House, Sheffield. Funds raised will support the Village Hall/Church/Village Funds.Thank you! - Birchover Open Gardens Committee