THE award-winning Cholmondeley Castle Gardens will reopen tomorrow (July 1).

The historic visitor attraction says it has a number of coronavirus safety measures in place to protect the public while still allowing them to enjoy the outdoors, have a picnic and meet friends.

The gardens will initially reopen on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 10am with three time slots available.

To protect visitors, Cholmondeley Castle Gardens requires people to use its new pre-booking facility via its website.

For the time being the tearoom, play areas and St Nicholas Family Chapel remain closed.

Barry Grain, Cholmondeley head gardener, said: "The gardens are looking spectacular and we are excited to be able to welcome visitors back so that they can be enjoyed by all.

"The Gardens also provide the perfect setting to picnic, exercise or simply relax with family and friends while enjoying the beautiful surroundings and wonderful wildlife."