YOU can enjoy an elegant afternoon of operatic delights at Borde Hill in Haywards Heath on July 1.

This is part of the celebratory events to mark the 125th anniversary of the Garden being owned by the Stephenson Clarke family.

Guests are invited to arrive for a glass of fizz in the summer marquee before enjoying one of three 20-minute operatic performances.

Music from the most beloved and well known operas will float around the marquee and between performances a high tea will be served with tasty treats.

The operatic sessions will be performed by Opera Brava, whose mission is to make opera accessible and affordable to all, featuring two artists who have stepped into the spotlight at famous opera houses around the world.

Hear some Classic FM favourites from La Boheme, The Marriage of Figaro, The Magic Flute, Russalka and a section of Porgy and Bess to include Summertime, Plenty of Nothing and the duet Bess you is my Woman now.

In addition, there will be several lighter favourites and plenty of anecdotes.

Guests will have the opportunity to also visit the Garden either before or after the Operatic High Tea.

This is the ideal time to enjoy the Rose Garden with its 750 David Austin roses full of colour and wonderful scents.

Also, the Italian Garden and Paradise Walk are at their peak with summer flowering plants like agapanthus, astrantias, phlomis, geraniums, cosmos and much more.

Tickets cost £35 adult (£28 to Friends of Borde Hill) and advance booking is essential.

It runs from 3pm.

The Garden will be open from 10am until 6pm on the day.

The Garden is open seven days a week from 20 March – 1 October, plus 20 – 31 October 2018, 10am to 5pm with the last admission one hour before closing

Day Tickets for Individuals and Families

Adult – £9.50 [£8.55]

Concession* – £9.00 [£8.10]

Child (aged 3-16) – £6.35 [£5.70]

Child under 3 – Free

Carer – Free

*Concession rates apply to visitors with a disability, students with ID and 60+ claiming a pension

Family Day Tickets

2 Adults + up to 3 Children – £28.50 [£25.65]

1 Adult + up to 3 Children – £19.00 [£17.10].