Eastnor Garden Plants and Knight's Maze are taking part in the National Garden Party Weekend celebrations, with a host of activities and demonstrations planned for tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday.

On both days, from 2.30pm to 4pm, there will be demonstrations on creating a herb garden and planting up pots for the patio. Other attractions will include croquet and French boules competitions.

Tomorrow, a knight in armour will the lurking in the new Knight's Maze and some new puzzle mazes will be opened for the first time. The medieval mood will tie in with the playing of a giant game of nine men's morris, a popular in the Middle Ages.

The centre will be open 9.30am to 5.30pm tomorrow and noon to 5.30 on the Sunday.

n Eighteen gardens in Much Cowarne will be open on Sunday (June 25), between 10am and 6pm. Tickets are £2.50, free for children.