A BROMSGROVE charity giving inner city children a taste of the countryside is opening its doors to the public.

Dodford Children's Holiday Farm provides a rural getaway for socially and physically disadvantaged children from urban areas to find out more about the countryside.

The charity is opening its doors to the public on Sunday, September 13, from noon to 4.30pm.

On the day visitors will be able to feed the animals, have fun in the playbarn, have a stroll by the stream or enjoy cream tea and a barbecue.

There will also be stalls at the event including plants and a tombola.

The event cost £1 for adults, free for children.

For more details visit dodfordfarm.co.uk.