Eric Young Orchid Foundation Open Day Saturday 21st March 2026

Explore one of the world’s finest and most significant orchid collections with its dazzling display of vibrant orchids in their revitalised Display House.  2026 celebrates 40 years of the collection and legacy left by Eric Young to research and develop world class hybrids that have gone on to win numerous RHS and other awards worldwide.

The Foundation have generously dedicated this special Open Day to JAYF fundraising with their own staff offering tours and potting demonstrations throughout the day.

Hot soup with rolls (£5.00), Hot drinks and delicious cakes (£5.00) will be served by our committee and volunteers during the day

Wheelchair friendly.  Child friendly. Parking available onsite

Don’t miss this special event!

Directions to Eric Young Orchid Foundation   – Look out for JAYF Orange signs

Eric Young Orchid Foundation
La Rue du Moulin du Ponterrin,
Victoria Village
Trinity
JE3 5HH

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Google Directions:

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Website : ericyoungorchid.org.je

By Car
From St Helier:
Turn into Trinity Road, take the right fork into Grands Vaux. Follow the main road past the reservoir, left up the hill, Le Mont de la Roserie, into Victoria Village. Take the 4th left turn sign posted Eric Young Orchid Foundation, La Rue du Moulin du Ponterrin, where the Foundation is on the left.

From Trinty
Take La Route de la Trinite towards St Helier, past the green fence at La Rue Hurel. Then take either the first left, Le Rue du Clos Durell and turn left into La Rue de la Croisiere, or the second left, La Rue de la Croisiere. After the sharp right bend, turn immediately left into La Rue du Moulin du Ponterrin. Follow the road down into the valley onto La Rue Au Bailli and turn up 1st left into La Commune to Victoria Village. Turn left and 2nd left again into La Rue du Moulin du Ponterrin, sign posted Eric Young Orchid Foundation where the Foundation is on the left.

From Maufant
Opposite Midland Stores, take La Rue du Ponterrin. Continue across the cross roads to the T junction at la Roserie Park. Turn right into Victoria Village and 4th left into La Rue du Moulin du Ponterrin, sign posted Eric Young Orchid Foundation, where the Foundation is on the left.

By Bus
There are several options to arrive by bus from Saint Helier. Route 21 arrives straight into Victoria Village, with the Foundation a short walk from the bus stop. Route 4 will drop you on the Route de la Trinite (A8), from there it’s a 20-30min walk which involves a steep hill. Routes 3 and 13 will take you to Durrell, and from there we are a 30-40min walk on the flat. See the Liberty Bus website for timetables

By Bicycle
Enjoy the beautiful countryside by taking cycle routes 3a or 7 (maps available from the Tourist Information Office). Cycle racks are provided on-site.