About Mary Challis Garden
Several annual events held incl. Horticultural Show & Fete, Easter Saturday and Hallowe’en, plus occasional open-air theatre productions and musical performances.
Website:
https://www.challistrust.org.ukMary Challis Garden
A two acre garden gifted to Sawston in 2006, maintained by volunteers to benefit wildlife and for the local community. Winter/spring long border, drifts of crocuses, snowdrops and aconites in spring; very colourful well-stocked summer flowerbeds. Wooded areas, specimen trees, pond, raised vegetable beds, orchard, vine house, wildflower meadow and beehives.
Owner Info
- A M Challis Trust Ltd
- [email protected]
- 01223 560816
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Mary Challis Garden features
Location details
Mary Challis Garden,
Sawston,
Cambridgeshire,
CB22 3BG
Directions to Mary Challis Garden
Passageway between 60 High St & 66 High St (Billsons Opticians).
Mary Challis Garden openings
This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.
Accessibility
- Paths and lawns accessible by wheelchair from car park.
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Read moreFAQs
Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Mary Challis Garden at this time.
Yes, dogs are welcome at Mary Challis Garden. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.
Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Mary Challis Garden, please enquire with the owners for more details.
Yes, one or more routes at Mary Challis Garden are accessible to wheelchair users.
Yes. Mary Challis Garden seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.