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Guernsey Botanical Trust LBG

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Garden was part of de Saumarez family estate, acquired by States of Guernsey after death of 4th Lord de Saumarez in 1937. Trust formed 2006 by Raymond J. Evison OBE VMH to restore the Victorian walled garden as a community project.

Guernsey Botanical Trust LBG is a registered charity (CH415) operating the Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden at Saumarez Park in the Castel, established in 2006 by Raymond J. Evison OBE VMH. An entirely volunteer-run project with no paid staff, it cultivates over 300 Victorian-period varieties of vegetables, fruit and flowers, including rare Guernsey heritage plants such as Guernsey Chives and the Guernsey Demi-Longue Parsnip. The garden offers free entry, guided tours, education programmes for schools, a garden shop (La Choppe), seasonal produce and plant sales, and Gatehouse room hire. Patrons include the Lieutenant Governor and the Bailiff of Guernsey. —

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Quick facts

Legal form
Limited Company
Established
2006 · 20 years
Industries served
Education

People7

  • Raymond J. Evison OBE VMH — Founder/Trustee, Vice-President of The Royal Horticultural Society
  • Roger Weston — Trustee
  • Peter Warry — Trustee
  • Claire Le Pelley — Trustee
  • Michael Eades — Trustee
  • Mike de Carteret — Trustee
  • Jayne Spicer — Contact

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  • Guided tours
  • Education programmes
  • Seasonal produce sales
  • Gatehouse room bookings

Credentials

Memberships & accreditations

  • Visit Guernsey Member
  • Guernsey Chamber Of Commerce

Awards & recognition

  • First prizes at Northern Agricultural & Horticultural Society shows (2008, 2009)

Hours

April to October: Monday-Friday 10:00-16:00, Saturday 10:00-13:00; Garden shop (La Choppe): Wednesday-Friday 10:00-16:00, Saturday 10:00-13:00

Contact

Phone
+44 1481 713961
Email
infovwkg@walledgarden.gg
Website
www.walledgarden.gg
Social
Address
Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden, Saumarez Park, Castel, Guernsey GY5 7UJ

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  • Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden—Castel

    Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden is a volunteer-run heritage attraction in the Castel at Saumarez Park, cultivating Victorian-era plants and open free to visitors.

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