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Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June
Bowland Benefice Open Gardens Weekend
Bowland Benefice is hosting its biennial Open Gardens Weekend on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June across the villages of Bolton by Bowland, Gisburn, Grindleton and Sawley.
All three of our churches will be open to all visitors plus around twenty beautiful gardens. Home made cakes and refreshments will be available in Bolton by Bowland village hall with plant and craft stalls as well.
This is our major outreach and fundraising event. Everyone is very welcome to come and join us for what is always a lovely weekend.
Gardens will be open from 11am to 5pm on both days.
The entry price for all the gardens is £7.50 (one purchase covers entry to all gardens plus map)
