THE water gardens at Longstock are opening for the season with a charity day next weekend. The gardens at the Leckford Estate, near Andover, have undergone extensive refurbishment and replanting following recent floods. The charity day on May 4 is raising funds for the Royal National Institute of Blind People.

The gardens are open from 2pm to 5pm and tickets cost £6 for adults and £2 for children aged five to 14.

Refreshments will be available from Longstock Park Nursery.