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Cerne Abbas Open Gardens
Cerne Abbas is well known for its giant, Abbey site and as one of the prettiest villages in Dorset. It has many listed buildings. This year will be the 49th year of opening and the proceeds will be divided between The Dorset Wildlife Trust and Cerne Valley Cricket Club. Open Gardens has been featured on television, most recently Channel 5’s Dorset Country & Coast, episode 6.
A very well regarded plant stall, located in the village square, operates from 1pm while refreshments, including home-made cakes, are served in the vicarage garden. Local pubs and the village stores can also provide refreshments.
Some 25 gardens will be open around the village covering a whole range of sizes and styles. Gardeners will be available to answer your questions and share their love of their gardens. . Some gardens are wheelchair accessible and most welcome well-behaved dogs on leads. All the gardens are within easy walking distance of a free car park (DT2 7JF) which also opens at 1pm.
A very well regarded plant stall, located in the village square, operates from 1pm while refreshments, including home-made cakes, are served in the vicarage garden. Local pubs and the village stores can also provide refreshments.
Some 25 gardens will be open around the village covering a whole range of sizes and styles. Gardeners will be available to answer your questions and share their love of their gardens. . Some gardens are wheelchair accessible and most welcome well-behaved dogs on leads. All the gardens are within easy walking distance of a free car park (DT2 7JF) which also opens at 1pm.
Village of Cerne Abbas Dorset DT2 7JF
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