A sensory garden was officially opened yesterday to bring delight to those with visual impairment.
The garden has been created next to the new tea rooms in Rossmere Park, Hartlepool, and will contain a range of features.
As well as scented flowers and herbs, it also features a fountain with a cobbled surface, paths, seating and picnic tables, and a flower bed which has been raised to waist level.
The garden will offer a range of touch, smell and sound experiences for young and old alike, and will especially benefit people who are visually impaired or wheelchair users.
The project has cost £23,000 and has been funded by Hartlepool Borough Council, which has worked closely with the Friends of Rossmere Park to make the idea a reality.
The garden has been designed by consultancy firm The Landmark Partnership and built by landscaping company Brambledown Landscapes.
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