GARDENS at a historic Ribble Valley mansion that have been hidden away from public eyes for years are set to be revealed later this month.

The owners of Townhead in Slaidburn are inviting people to look around its restored gardens on Sunday, June 28, from 2pm to 5pm.

Built in 1732 the Grade II-listed house was restored recently with the help of Brestwer Bye Architects after the mansion had fallen into rack and ruin.

After more than 70 years of neglect it was taken over in 2008 by new owners who spent £100,000s to restore the property to its former glory.

As a result of the extensive work, which included completely replacing the roof and repairing the floors and stonework, the mansion was taken off English Heritage’s ‘Heritage At Risk’ register in October 2013.

The gardens were planted by Cath’s Garden Plants from Heaves near Sizergh in Cumbria who will have a plant stall at the event later this month.