Watford Mencap unveiled a new garden feature at their family picnic.

The event, held on Saturday, saw friends, family, and neighbours enjoying a day of entertainment, food, and games.

A spokesperson for the event said: "The unusually dry and sunny weather ensured the garden was filled with laughter, music, and fun.

"As well as food and entertainment, the afternoon saw the unveiling of the Hub’s new garden feature – originally designed for the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival."

The feature, known as the Four Season Sanctuary, was designed by Tim Jennings Design and donated to Watford Mencap.

It is intended as a relaxing space which "fills the senses and evokes calm".

Roger Jones, chairman, and councillor Aga Dychton, deputy mayor of Watford, recognised the donors who made the feature possible.

A plaque commemorating the history of the former Nascot Lawn Respite Centre was also unveiled.

Families and children who used the centre, many of whom now use Watford Mencap’s services, joined the celebration.

The garden is set to continue evolving, with plans for a soft play building, allotment, story corner, accessible greenhouse, shaded decking area, accessible pathways, and sensory planting.

Sustainability will be at the core of the new features, made possible via donations from Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden and the Watford Neighbourhood Grant both helping to fund the development.

Residents interested in contributing to the project can do so at justgiving.com/campaign/watfordmencapaccessiblegarden.

Watford Mencap supports around 400 children and adults with learning disabilities across South West Hertfordshire.

Their services range from residential homes, free advice and information, a community training café, outreach support, and a wide range of children’s clubs and activities.