Castle Gardens in Sherborne is shining bright after receiving first place in the national Christmas competition for its magical wonderland displays. And Brimsmore Gardens in Yeovil has come third in the Garden Centre category. Themes such as rainbows for the NHS, Mary Poppins and the natural world struck a chord with The Gardens Group, which also has taken people and planet into consideration scenery and props were constructed using repurposed and recycled materials, such as timber, fabric and cardboard. Many of the decorations have also been sourced from small scale makers and fair-trade businesses, with the hope that they last a lifetime and are passed down through the generations.

Castle Gardens in Sherborne, Winter Wonderland