There’s a lot to investigate at NTG’s Les Caches Farm & Barn, this Sunday 22nd June! The newly restored Barn which has been 18 months in the making, will be open for the first time. Its restoration is an excellent showcase of local craftsmanship and use of local materials in an historic setting. There’ll […]
CONTINUE READINGSweeping high winds didn’t spoil the Annual Hog Roast for NTG members, family and friends which took place in the gardens of President Martin Ozanne rather than Le Bigard site, as originally planned. Our thanks go to all of you for supporting us – whatever the weather!
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National Trust of Guernsey Folk and Costume Museum host Guernsey Vintage and Classic Tractor Run Sun Mar 22: from 0930 until the tractors leave mid-morning Proving a really popular annual event for tractor fans of all ages, the Guernsey Vintage and Classic Tractor Club will be parking at The Folk and Costume Museum Courtyard on […]
The heritage skills of hand-spinning, loom weaving, felting, braiding and many other textile crafts will be demonstrated at The Folk and Costume Museum on Friday 10th April, using several different spinning wheels, spindles and looms including an inkle loom. There will be a tactile display of different wool samples and visitors can try their hand at […]
‘Making what we have, go further’ Together with our craft demonstrators, we will be opening up the Courtyard at The Folk and Costume Museum to school-aged children and families for a workshop in basic sewing skills, darning, mending and learning how to make something new out of an old garment. Upcyling a man’s shirt or […]
National Trust of Guernsey welcomes the Guernsey History in Action Company at The Folk and Costume Museum for an entertaining presentation by characters depicting life at the Saumarez Estate in 1883. What will the domestic and garden staff will be talking about and how does Japan feature in this small corner of Guernsey? Includes free […]
National Trust of Guernsey’s hugely popular annual event attracts thousands of Islanders and visitors to Saumarez Park on each first Monday in July – that’s Monday 06 July 2020. Celebrate longstanding Guernsey traditions and savour favourite Island food and drinks amongst performances of traditional singing and dancing, folk and shanti music, surrounded by many artisan […]