TWO historic Herefordshire estates will be open for an exclusive fundraising event.

Homme House, Much Marcle, and Fawley Court, a few miles away, have links dating back to the 16th Century.

Now the two locations will play host to a Gourmet Gardens Extravaganza in aid of the Ready Steady Win fund, which supports young sportsmen.

Tickets for the event, on Thursday, June 10, are £50 a head and include a gourmet champagne lunch, with menu specially prepared by leading chef Marc Bennett, plus the chance to see the two properties with their gardens, parklands, woodlands and lakes.

Guests will also be able to see the restoration work at Homme House and enjoy mouthwatering canapes.

For a brochure and booking form, call Ready Steady Win on 01989 760713.