Report from Christine Ruth

Edge Hill University is opening its impressive 160 acre campus to the public as part of the National Gardens scheme for the first time this weekend.

The main features of the grounds include three lakes, waterfalls, an extensive rock garden, wild flower meadows and even a beach. Visitors can meet the resident duck population and follow the sculpture trail to discover more than a dozen beautiful pieces integrated into the natural environment.

The vibrant campus community and landscapes are alongside award winning buildings which reflect 130 years of history and innovation. It has been awarded the prestigious 'Green Flag' award for the 4th year running

The grounds will be open from 11am to 4pm, admission £3.50 and will feature alongside with two other local gardens - 1 Pinfold Road Ormskirk (L39 4AB) and 72 Ludlow Drive Ormskirk (L39 1LF).



This is also a first time opening for 1 Pinfold Road, where Linda Murray has a delightful small garden, framed by a pleached hornbeam hedge , with plants in particular designed to attract wildlife.



And at 72 Ludlow Drive, Marian and Brian Jones are beekeepers and will have an observation hive on show. Theirs is a plantswoman's corner house garden with modern and old roses and many clematis.

All proceeds from the weekend will be given to charity.