A variety of wild orchids is flowering at National Trust of Guernsey’s pretty little meadow in the Talbot Valley. A fine pastoral view can be enjoyed from a bench, whilst leaving the orchids undisturbed – please be mindful of social distancing if there are other visitors. Parking is at the entrance to The Ron Short […]
CONTINUE READINGTake a look at our Event page for details of National Trust of Guernsey’s Annual Quiz which takes place at St James’s Concert and Assembly Hall on Wednesday 5 February. Tables of six at £75 sell quickly, so please be in touch soonest to avoid disappointment. Many thanks to our main sponsors Savills and also […]
CONTINUE READINGWhilst the weather remains ‘persistent’, this did not deter early birds at this morning’s opening of National Trust of Guernsey’s Museum Christmas Shop at Saumarez Park. A glorious array of gifts for all ages, and epicurean tastes awaits visitors. No wonder the Museum Christmas Shop is the pride and joy of Museum Shop Manageress Ann […]
CONTINUE READINGNews of National Trust of Guernsey will soon spread around the world with five trackables, now in place around our 11 Geocache sites. Trackables are our little hitchhikers. Tiny tags, retrieved by Geocachers, can be taken on holiday and deposited at another Geocache site anywhere in the world. They will move on from there, and […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Folk and Costume Museum closes its doors for the 2019 season this Thursday, 31st October. Thank you to everyone who has visited our beautiful new shop and helped crown this year as the best ever for shop sales. Not surprisingly, Guernsey’s have proved a best seller, amongst the delightful variety of stock carefully chosen […]
CONTINUE READINGAs Autumn sweeps in, two National Trust of Guernsey properties soon close at the end of their busy summer seasons. Les Caches Farm opens its doors for the last time this season, between 10.30am – 12.30pm on Thursday 26 September, although the grounds are open all year round for visitors to enjoy. Our Victorian Shop […]
CONTINUE READINGNational Trust of Guernsey’s Folk and Costume Museum has enjoyed a cracking start to 2019 season, with two major events within four days. The Courtyard has been vibrant with visitors, enjoying traditional craft demonstrations, thanks to a group of dedicated ladies and then, Council Member Nic Jee who demonstrated the art of iron-work from a […]
CONTINUE READINGNational Trust of Guernsey’s Folk and Costume Museum at Saumarez Park opened for 2019 today – and with sparkle! Our newly decorated Museum Shop hosts a variety of new stock, including a wide range of traditional Guernsey jumpers. The 2019 Costume Collection, set out over two floors, encompasses a stunning variety of Victorian fashion, including […]
CONTINUE READINGA recent re-discovery at National Trust of Guernsey’s Costume Collection, yielded much excitement and admiration. This beautiful pair of flat black silk satin lady’s slippers c.1820 – 1840 represents the style of women’s shoes in the early 19th century. In a style, favoured by a young Queen Victoria, the cloth-topped shoes, with a square toe […]
CONTINUE READINGWe’re on the look out for Bric-a-Brac for this year’s stall at Lé Viaër Marchi, which takes place at Saumarez Park on Monday 1st July from 5pm. This year, Bric-a-Brac stalls will be arranged around The Courtyard at The Folk and Costume Museum, taking the idea right back to its roots, when the late […]
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