More than 500 garden lovers have descended on a village to view its gardens.
People from as far away as London and Gloucester travelled to Letcombe Bassett, near Wantage, for the village's first Gardens Open Day.
Green-fingered visitors were invited to inspect a selection of gardens. The public was allowed into areas not usually open - including the Letcombe Brook, Jonathon Swift's famous Mulberry Tree at the Old Rectory, and Arabella's Cottage - which provided the inspiration for author Thomas Hardy in his book Jude the Obscure.
The event was held in aid of the village's Church Restoration Fund, and raised £2,700 for repairs to the roof of the Norman church of St Michael and All Angels.
The event was such a success that villagers are already planning a second event in two years time.
The treasurer of Letcombe Bassett Parish Council, Barbara Robertson, said: "The number of visitors was over three times the size of the local population. Everyone enjoyed it and it got the church restoration fund off to a great start."
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