Saumarez Park

Saumarez Park is a public garden in Castel with formal planted areas, open lawns, and walking paths throughout the grounds. The property also includes a pond with a pavilion, children's play areas, and museum buildings set among the trees and garden spaces.

The estate was founded in 1869 when Baron James Saumarez purchased it and shaped the gardens with exotic plants from Asia. His vision for the grounds continues to define the park today.

The Folk and Costume Museum in restored farm buildings shows how people lived and worked on the island through displays of farming and maritime objects. These exhibits help visitors understand traditional island life in concrete, tangible ways.

Two parking areas serve visitors: one near the children's playground on Route de Saumarez and another by the pond on Saumarez Lane. An overflow parking area at Home Farm Field provides additional spaces when needed.

The Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden is tended by volunteers who grow fruits, vegetables, and flowers following traditional methods. Visitors can observe seasonal harvests and the hands-on work that keeps such gardens productive.