Saumarez Park Park
Public park and gardens with historic manor house
On Guernsey in the Channel Islands, Saumarez Park combines formal gardens, woodland walks and a manor house; families visit for playgrounds, seasonal events and on‑site cafés.
Saumarez Park at a Glance#
Address: Saumarez Park, St Sampson, Guernsey (Channel Islands)
Website: https://www.gov.gg/parks
Hours: Open public park (generally 8am-dusk)
Admission: Free
How to Get to Saumarez Park#
Saumarez Park is in St Sampson, Guernsey. From Guernsey town it’s a short drive or bus ride; local island buses serve routes that stop within a ten-minute walk of the park.
Tips for Visiting Saumarez Park#
- Visit the Grade II-listed Victorian folly and stable yard-small historic details get missed by casual walkers.
- On sunny afternoons the children's playground and paddling pool area can be very busy; head to the walled garden for quieter paths.
- Check the Guernsey National Trust events calendar-Saumarez hosts concerts and seasonal markets.
Best Time to Visit Saumarez Park#
As a temperate island park, late spring through early autumn offers the best combination of flora and event programming.
Weather & Climate near Saumarez Park#
Saumarez Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 4°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (858 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 5° - 8° | 2° | 102 mm | overcast | 83% | 8.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
| February | Poor | 4° - 8° | 2° | 79 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Acceptable | 6° - 10° | 4° | 73 mm | overcast | 84% | 7.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 7° - 12° | 6° | 51 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 6.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Good | 9° - 15° | 12° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 5.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.2h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 17° | 15° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 5.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 16.0h |
| July | Very Good | 14° - 19° | 17° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 5.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| August | Very Good | 15° - 20° | 17° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 5.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.2h |
| September | Good | 13° - 18° | 15° | 68 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 6.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 11° - 15° | 13° | 90 mm | overcast | 82% | 7.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.6h |
| November | Poor | 8° - 12° | 6° | 107 mm | overcast | 82% | 8.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| December | Poor | 6° - 10° | 4° | 104 mm | overcast | 82% | 8.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.0h |
