Guernsey Botanical Trust LBG

Castel·Charity

Story

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. (inferred from the source page)

Guernsey Botanical Trust LBG is a volunteer-run conservation and environmental charity focused on restoring and preserving Guernsey’s horticultural heritage. It aims to educate people of all ages and abilities about gardening's benefits for physical and mental well-being. The Trust was formed in 2006 for the purpose of restoring Saumarez Park’s Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden as a charitable and voluntary community project. —

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Specialises in3

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Gardens & green spaces

Public, walled and botanical gardens open as visitor attractions.

From their website

Walled garden · Heritage botanical garden · Garden visits (inferred from the source page) · Garden shop (La Choppe) · Plant sales (inferred from the source page) · Locally made crafts

Quick facts

Legal form
Limited Company (inferred from the source page)
Established
2006 · 20 years
Industries served
Education (inferred from the source page)

From their website

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  • Guided tours
  • Education programmes (inferred from the source page)
  • Seasonal produce sales
  • Gatehouse room bookings (inferred from the source page)

Credentials

Memberships & accreditations

  • Guernsey Chamber Of Commerce (inferred from the source page)

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

Last checked 10 May 2026·walledgarden.gg

Contact

Social
Address
Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden, Saumarez Park, Castel, Guernsey GY5 7UJ

Subsidiaries1

Other businesses under Guernsey Botanical Trust LBG, across all of Island Graph.

  • Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden—Castel

    Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden is a volunteer-run restoration and conservation project preserving Guernsey's horticultural heritage in Castel, established in 2006.

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