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Victorian Shop & Parlour

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St Peter Port·Attraction

Part of The National Trust of Guernsey

Story

Believed to be the earliest complete medieval building in St. Peter Port. Acquired by the National Trust of Guernsey in 1983 and restored as a Victorian-era shop with original artefacts including a traditional wooden till.

Victorian Shop & Parlour is a preserved Victorian-era shop and parlour at 26 Cornet Street, St Peter Port, operated by the National Trust of Guernsey. Housed in what is believed to be the earliest complete medieval building in St Peter Port — acquired by the Trust in 1983 — it functions as both a museum of Victorian commercial life and a working shop selling sweets, haberdashery, gifts, and homewares. —

Specialises in4

Each capability links to every business in the Baliwick that shares it.

Homeware & home décor

Homeware and décor retail — kitchenware, glassware, china, candles, linens and home accessories.

From their website

Homeware decor

Quick facts

Facilities
Free Street Parking
Payment methods
Contactless, Debit Card

People1

  • Liz Torode — manager, succeeded Caro Drake

From their website

Original phrasing from their website — lines covered by a capability above appear within its card.

  • Victorian sweet counter
  • vintage haberdashery (buttons, lace, fabrics, textiles)
  • gifts
  • homewares
  • seasonal Victorian Christmas shop

Visiting & access

Wheelchair access
Wheelchair access to the front part of the shop only — ask at shop entry
Parking
No on-site parking; nearest public parking roadside near the property or about 5 minutes walk away
Public transport
Bus routes Any bus route ending at St Peter Port terminus

Hours

Mon
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tue
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wed
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thu
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fri
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sat
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sun
Closed

Contact

Phone
+44 7781 106461
Email
emc@nationaltrust.gg
Website
nationaltrust.gg
Social
Address
26 Cornet Street, St. Peter Port, GY1 1LF

History1

Key dates and recorded company events for Victorian Shop & Parlour.

  • 1983—Acquired by the National Trust of Guernsey

Location

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