Early Spring is a glorious time to visit the Challis Garden. As the weeks roll by, you can see aconites, snowdrops. crocuses. hellebores and manv other flowers. Later in the Spring, there is a wealth of naturalised spring bulbs - daffodils, bluebells and tulips. Why don't you visit to see the changing faces of the garden
No. 68 High Street – The Laburnums - was the lifetime home of Mary Challis. Two large rooms are used for Summer and Winter exhibitions and we have a Victorian Parlour – a permanent display. There is also an extensive Archive and Artefacts collection.
The House is open on Tuesdays from 10-12pm when our archivists will be happy to help you with any enquiries or research.
Our next Garden Event will be the Easter Saturday Children’s Event on Saturday 4th April, 10am to 12 noon. Come and have fun with your children to enjoy the Easter trail, face painting and Easter crafts, Challis Teas will be open for teas and coffee and scrumptious cakes.
Mary Challis - Her family. Life and Legacy, published in 2025 to commemorate the centenary of her birth, explores her family background in Sawston, going on to outline her life and interests. It pays tribute to the Trustees and many Volunteers who have transformed the house and garden, since her bequest in 2026. It also depicts the state of the house and garden then and now.
