There are four gardens remaining across the county that are opening for charity under the National Gardens Scheme.

As we transition from summer in to autumn, visitors can savour the final burst of colour and natural beauty in some of the county's finest gardens.

Ravelin at Hanley Castle will open its gates on the weekends of September 14 and 15, and October 5 and 6.

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With views over the fields and the Malvern Hills, the garden hosts a mix of herbaceous and perennial plants.

The grounds also contain a gravel garden, woodland area, and a pond.

There's a summer house and numerous seating areas for visitors to relax with homemade teas.

Also on the weekend of September 14 and 15, Whitlenge Gardens in Hartlebury will be welcoming visitors.

The garden belongs to a professional designer, spread across three acres, and presents a vast array of unique design ideas.

It includes a twisted brick pillar pergola, an impressive solid oak moon gate, and a moated castle folly.

Within the confines of the garden, attendees will also find a vertical wall planter set between two waterfalls.

Rhydd Gardens at Hanley Castle will open on Sunday, September 15.

The garden includes two restored walled areas and a 60 foot greenhouse from the early 1800s.

Set within six acres, attendees can enjoy views of the Malvern Ridge.

The garden features paths and borders, bounded by box hedging and fruit trees in a variety of expertly crafted forms.

Brockamin, in Callow End, Worcester, opens on Sunday, September 22, 2024.

The 1.5 acre plantsman's garden sits adjacent to common land.

With informal mixed borders and a vast variety of perennials, many plants are allowed to self-seed.

The garden is also home to the national collection of Michaelmas Daisies.

Homemade teas and a range of unusual plants are on sale for visitors.