Greenhill Gardens, Weymouth

The Gardens were originally part of the Wilton Estate and were handed over as a gift to the local council in 1902 for "the benefit of the inhabitants of Weymouth."

Made of hardwood and covered in a copper sheath, the vane was erected above Weymouth College chapel in 1932, but moved for safety at the start of World War II.

In the late 1980s, a wishing well, donated by Melcombe Regis Rotary Club, was introduced into the lower gardens, and any monies thrown into the well are collected and presented to a local charity.

After looking at it for a few moments she realised she was there - sunning herself in the picture taken 17 years before as a professional photographer snapped the shot for the postcard as Boucher, and her two daughters enjoyed a family day trip to Weymouth in 1992.

Additionally, the Seascape cafe is found at the entrance to the gardens, which has an outdoor terrace and plans for a new future wooden gazebo.

[3] The gardens feature an 18-hole putting green and four tennis courts, which are summer time attractions used by residents and tourists alike.

An attendant service is operated from June through to October, whilst the tennis courts are open to the public free of charge during the winter season.