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SAWSTON’S HIDDEN SECRET

2 ACRES OF TREES, LAWNS, ORCHARDS AND FLOWER BORDERS

Garden Opening Times

  • Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

    9.30am to 12.30pm;

  • Sunday (Nov-Mar)

    1pm to 3pm

  • Sunday (Apr-Oct)

    2pm to 4pm

The House may be visited by appointment.
Contact chair@challistrust.org.uk

Contact Us

Contact us and stay up to date

01223 560816
Rosemary Phillips (Chairman)

chair@challistrust.org.uk

68 High Street, Sawston, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3BG

The Garden is located through the alley between Billson the opticians and the Green Weigh shop in Sawston High Street

Click here: See where we are on Google Maps.

    The garden, tended by volunteers, is a peaceful haven with beautiful mature trees, winding secret paths, and a pond with viewing platform – as well as plenty of benches, and a summerhouse to take shelter in!
    Refreshments are available from a number of Cafes and Bakers located on Sawston High.

    Opening times and booking form

    The House is open on Tuesday and Saturday mornings 10.00–12.00 when there is an exhibition.
    At other times the House is generally staffed on a Tuesday morning 10.00–12.00, but it is advisable to check beforehand.

    For visits at other times please contact  chair@challistrust.org.uk or fill in a booking form for a group visit.

    Download Booking Form here

    Volunteering Opportunities

    There are plenty of opportunities for volunteers.

    • General work in the garden on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday mornings
    • General maintenance in the house and garden
    • Help with catering at Events
    • Stewarding at Exhibitions both in the House and in the Reeve Building on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings
    • Garden stewarding on Sunday afternoons

    Download the Volunteering Form here
    Download the Volunteer roles here

    Donations may be made in cash through the collection boxes in the house and garden or by card in the garden or by cheques payable to AM Challis Trust Ltd.