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The Botanic Gardens at Samarès Manor: A Historic Escape

Discover a historic manor and botanic gardens in Jersey, featuring diverse plant collections, guided tours, and tranquil landscapes.

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Explore the enchanting Botanic Gardens at Samarès Manor, a historic manor house with medieval origins in St. Clement, Jersey. Wander through diverse gardens created in the 1920s, including a Japanese garden, herb garden, and rose garden, and discover a haven of tranquility and beauty.

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Local tips

  • Check the opening times before visiting, as the gardens are open seasonally, typically from March to December.
  • Consider taking a guided tour of the manor house to learn about its history and architecture.
  • Allow ample time to explore the diverse gardens, including the Japanese garden, herb garden, and rose garden.
  • Enjoy a light lunch or afternoon tea at the Rozel Tea Room, which offers locally inspired delicacies.
  • Visit the Jardinalia shop and Plant Centre for unique gifts and plants propagated at the manor.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From St Helier, the main transport hub, take LibertyBus route 1A directly to Samarès Manor. The bus stop is located a short walk from the gardens' entrance. The journey takes approximately 7 minutes and buses depart hourly. A single bus ticket costs around £3.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available in St Helier. A taxi ride to Samarès Manor takes approximately 5 minutes and costs between $10 and $13. Several taxi stands are located throughout the town center.

  • Driving

    If driving from St Helier, follow the A3 towards St Clement. Samarès Manor is located on La Grande Route de St Clement. Free parking is available for visitors to the manor. Be aware that the car park gates are locked at 5:30 PM daily.

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The Botanic Gardens at Samarès Manor offer a captivating blend of history and horticultural artistry. Located in the parish of St. Clement in Jersey, the manor's origins trace back to the medieval era, with the oldest part of the house, an undercroft, believed to date back to the 11th or 12th century. The name 'Samarès' itself comes from an old French word meaning salt-marsh, reflecting the area's original landscape. The gardens, as they exist today, were largely created in the 1920s by Sir James Knott, a wealthy shipping line owner. He transformed the grounds into a diverse landscape featuring a Japanese garden with a pagoda and lake, a renowned herb garden designed by John Brookes, a rose and lavender garden, and a kitchen garden. The herb garden is considered one of the largest collections in the UK. Visitors can explore the manor house, with guided tours revealing its history and architecture. The grounds also feature a 12th-century colombier (dovecote), believed to be the oldest in Jersey, a willow labyrinth, and a children's play area. The Rural Life Museum offers a glimpse into the island's agricultural past. The Rozel Tea Room provides refreshments, with light lunches and homemade cakes. The Jardinalia shop and Plant Centre offer a variety of home and garden gifts, as well as plants propagated at the manor. For those seeking a longer stay, self-catering apartments and cottages are available within the converted 19th-century farm buildings. Samarès Manor is a popular location for weddings and events, offering a unique and picturesque setting. The gardens are open to the public from March to December.

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