Sausmarez Manor
The Sub Tropical Gardens
Recommended by the Royal Horticultural Society, ( the Logo attached) and mentioned prominently in ‘1001 Gardens to visit Before You Die’ “Both ‘RHS Garden Finder’ and ‘ The Good Garden Guide’ go to some length to describe this unusual Garden and its Plants”. ‘Which Gardens’ and ‘Gardeners World Magazine’ also recommend it to their readers.
To grow ginger (Hedechium), Giant geraniums and echiums, palm trees in profusion, bamboos in great drifts, yams (Collocasia & Alocasia), several types of Banana and of course a variety of tree ferns and camellias galore. As well as birds of paradise plants, (Strelitzia) Arum & Canna Lillies.
Just wander through the winding paths and jungle glades and soak up the glorious greens of the leaves and feel the better for it.
With so many Artists clamouring to exhibit here you can be certain of lots of surprises and pleasures in all sorts and sizes with prices to suit every pocket. You don’t have to buy to enjoy, but you will not find such a variety anywhere in Britain or Europe to choose from if you do.
Trevor Rogers-Davis has been in business creating copper pieces for 20 years using the traditional skills and traditional tools. Here you can watch the well known Guernsey Milk Can being made in the same ancient way in the islands for 1000 years and which were in common use as recently as the 1960’s.
VISITORS INFORMATION
Opening Times :
Guided House tours :(45-50mins)
20th March till 1st Half of April: Monday-Thursday 11.30 only
2nd Half of April & May: Monday-Thursday 10.30 & 11.30
June, July, August & September- Monday-Thursday 10.30 & 11.30 & 2.00 extra 10.30 Fri & Sat (unless there is a wedding)
October (1st half of month): Monday-Thursday 10.30 & 11.30
October (2nd half of month): Monday-Thursday 11.30
| Admission Prices |
| Adults |
£6.90 |
| Senior Citizen |
£5.90 |
| Students |
£5.50 |
| Children under 14 |
£5.50 |
| Children under 3 |
Free |
The Subtropical Gardens :(20-50Mins)
Daily 10.00 am – 5.00 pm
| Admission Prices |
| Adults |
£5.00 |
| Senior Citizen |
£4.50 |
| Students |
£4.50 |
| Children under 14 |
£4.50 |
| Children under 3 |
Free |
| Disabled |
Free |
The Ride on Trains :(10mins)
Season: daily during school holidays
from 10.00am - 4.00pm (Weather permitting)
£2.00 per Adult
£1.50 per Child ( up to 12 Years )
Families of 4 £ 5.00 ( Additional passengers £1.00)
Hearts Tearooms :(10-60mins)
Season: Easter to October
Open daily from 10.00am - 5.00pm
Delicious light lunches and Teas, specialising in home-made soups, salads, puddings, cakes and biscuits.
Coffees, teas, home-made lemonade and milkshakes freshly created. All made using local produce.
Served in the old vinery at the Manor down by the lakeside.
Facilities
CAR PARKING
There are a two free car parks with an overflow for giant occasions.
TAXIS
Can be ordered for your return journey at the office or the shop.
BUSES
Bus routes 5 & 5A, 6 & 6A and 7 & 7A all stop at either the pedestrian access or the drive entrance.
TOILETS
These can be found behind the Manor conveniently near the Tearoom.
BABY CHANGING FACILITIES
One of the ladies toilets has baby changing facilities.