A VERY popular part of Romsey Festival is “La Ronde” which takes place on Sunday 11th July from 11am to 5pm.

Visitors can enjoy a self guided walk around 10 gardens close to Romsey town centre. The mayors of Romsey and Test Valley will be amongst those visiting.

The gardens include:- 12th century King John’s House; 15th century Old Thatched Cottage in Mill Lane; the famous Labyrinth Garden of the Sagesse Convent; Romsey Signal Box (Historical Centre); Allotments near to Romsey Rapids. Tickets cost £5 for adults (children are free).

Tickets and Guide map can be downloaded www.romseyfestival.org or bought from Romsey Visitor Information Centre.

Derek Langford,

Romsey and District Society