The garden at the historic Ribble Valley hall will be open on August 6 and 7 from 1pm - 5pm in aid of three charities. Jean Kay, who designed the garden, gave us an advance tour. She and husband Ken are hoping for a bumper turn-out of visitors to boost funds for Combat Stress, Walking With The Wounded and the Brooke (Action for Working Horses and Donkeys) charities.
1. Great Mitton Hall Open Garden Weekend Preview
Look out for a range of topiary in the garden at Great Mitton Hall Photo: Kelvin Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
2. Great Mitton Hall Open Garden Weekend Preview
There are numerous sculptures and special features to see in the garden, which includes a raised pond, herbaceous beds and a small vegetable growing area Photo: Kelvin Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
3. Great Mitton Hall Open Garden Preview
Jean knows visitors also enjoy taking a seat and enjoying tea/ coffee and cake for £2.50 per person at the open garden weekend. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
4. Great Mitton Hall Open Garden weekend preview
When designing the garden Jean took an aerial view photo of the land from the neighbouring church tower and used the photo to draw out her design. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Stuttard