A snowdrop garden in Wiltshire is set to open to the public earlier than usual.

The garden, which belongs to Boscombe village resident Lyn Miles, will be open on January 1, January 2, January 9, and January 16, from 11am to 4pm.

The early opening is to showcase the "very early" snowdrops, which are already in bloom.

Lyn's garden has become well known for its wide variety of snowdrops, which bloom at different times, allowing for a longer visiting period.

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The garden will continue to be open through February and March.

Visitors will be able to enjoy homemade cakes and teas during their visit, and there will also be snowdrops and snowdrop-related items for sale.

The National Garden Scheme (NGS), which Lyn's garden is part of, provides access to more than 3,500 private gardens across the UK.

The scheme raises funds for nursing and health charities through admission fees, as well as the sale of teas and cakes.

Since its inception, the NGS has donated more than £70 million to various charities.

In 2023 alone, it made donations of over £3.4 million.

All details about the garden openings can be found on the NGS website.

The website's new 'find a garden' feature will be live in mid-December.

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