Guernsey Folk and Costume Museum

Saumarez Park
Castel
Guernsey
Channel Isles
GY5 7UJ

Tel: +44 (0)1481 255 384
Web: http://www.nationaltrust-gsy.org.gg/


The Guernsey Folk and Costume Museum is situated in beautifully restored outbuildings with paved courtyard of a Guernsey stately home in the beautiful Saumarez Park.

Run by the National Trust of Guernsey, the Folk and Costume Museum has been expanded and refurbished during the closed season. It is now over 30% bigger than last season and now comprises:period farmhouse kitchen; Town House parlour; Victorian school room, play room and bedroom, wash house, dairy, cart room with various carts and carriages, plough room with various ploughs and other agricultural implements; trades and tools room; fishermen's display area with fishing boat, shack and other fishing equipment; cider barn; two new large areas displaying costumes relating to Guernsey from 1751 to 1950; new area showing the history of the Guernsey Tomato Industry as well as other items on display in the courtyard.General Information:

  • Permanent and temporary exhibitions
  • Shop
  • Tea Room
  • Children's Playground
  • Public conveniences including RADAR disabled toilets
  • Lift from ground floor to first floor
  • On main bus routes

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    Opening Times
    (2009 times)
    15th March to 30th April and 1st September to 31st October:
    Daily 10.00am to 5.00pm. Last entry 30 minutes before closing time.

    1st May to 31st August:
    Daily 9.30am - 5.30pm. Lasr entry 30 minutes before closing time.

    Closed 9th May - Liberation Day Bank Holiday.

    Admission Charges
    (2009 prices)
    Adult £5.00; Senior Citizen £4.00; Child / Student £1.50.

    National Trust Member Free.

    Other Group Concessions (Groups of 18 +) by negotiation.

    Directions
    Perry's Guide Map 15 G2.

    By Bus: Monday to Saturday 2, 3, 3A. Sunday 3B.

    Guernsey Folk and Costume Museum Postcode for SatNav: GY5 7UJ

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