The sun is out and the warm summer months are not far away and gardens around Suffolk will be opening up to allow visitors to enjoy the great outdoors while raising money for charity.

Charity St Elizabeth Hospice, which provides care for people with life-limiting illnesses, is holding its 2023 Great Garden Trail giving people the chance to visit 26 gardens in a variety of places from Woodbridge to Leiston and Felixstowe to Halesworth.

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Among gardens available to view will be Rydal Mount, near Halesworth, Otley Hall, Kersey Village Open Gardens and Columbine Hall at Stowupland.

Lesley Rawlinson, the charity's community and partnerships fundraiser, said: “It is that time of the year again where gardens across the region open their gates in support of the hospice and we cannot wait to join everyone in enjoying all the gardens taking part in the hospice’s Great Garden Trail 2023.

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“Every year it is a real privilege to see the fantastic green fingered skills of gardeners throughout the county and we are so thankful for their support.

Ipswich Star: Columbine Hall gardens at StowuplandColumbine Hall gardens at Stowupland (Image: Submitted)

“So do make sure to visit our website to see a full list of gardens taking part in this year’s trail and to find out more about how you can support your local hospice.”

Hew Stevenson, from Columbine Hall, said: “It’s a privilege to share our garden with visitors to help St Elizabeth Hospice who provide the kindness and support we may all need one day.

"We’ve done so for a number of years now and the hospice team are such nice people to work with.”

A full list of locations and dates of the gardens taking part in the trail can be found by visiting www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/great-garden-trail, as can details regarding entry and tickets.

A season pass, which allows visitors to see all the trail gardens for just £25 this summer, is also available.