A MANOR, once owned by a former king of England will be opening its gardens to the public for a traditional village show. 

Bretforton Manor, a grade II listed building which was once owned by Henry VIII, will host this year's Bretforton Show on Saturday.

The grounds, which are not normally open to the public, will see all the traditional village show activities, including a produce competition, cookery, stalls, yoga and much more. 

Kate Buckham, a member of the Bretforton Show organising committee, said: "It's a traditional village show with all sorts. 

"There will be a produce competition, artists, a contentious men's cookery class and we normally have between 700 and 800 entry's. 

"The show will have lots of stalls, yoga in the grounds, the Bretforton Silver Band and lots of activities such as pony rides and skittles in the orchard. 

"The grounds are not normally open to the public, so the fact that people will be able to go in them is very exciting. 

"Evesham Rifles will be there and The Fleece will have their usual outdoor bar, there's lots happening.

"All the money raised will go towards local charities and good causes like St Richard's Hospice, Freedom Day Centre and the Evesham Foodbank."

This year will be the ninth show since its inception in 2013. 

The show costs £2.50 to enter with under 16s getting in for free between 2pm and 5pm.

Dogs will not be allowed into the show.

Ms Buckham continued: "My fingers are crossed as we are hoping for good weather which helps with turnout and would make the gardens look especially beautiful. 

"The show is pretty well attended and we normally get in excess of over 1,000 people. 

"It's a lot of hard work but it's satisfying and worth it because everyone enjoys it. 

"It's a lovely day and it helps a lot of good causes, plus there will also be a few vintage military old vehicles."

Bretforton Manor's history dates back to medieval times, being owned by Evesham Abbey, Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, before being gifted to the Ashwin family. 

The Ashwins owned the manor until 1983, and various owners have since modernised the property.