Attractions & Activities

Building is the Old St Anne's Public School, built in 1790 by Governor Jean Le Mesurier. The Alderney Society was founded in 1966 in the basement of the Island Hall. The States of Alderney offered the old school building at peppercorn rent. Volunteers renovated it and the museum…

Horseshoe pool built 1844, ladies and gents pools added 1870s, children's pool later. Originally built to compensate for loss of swimming facilities from St Peter Port harbour expansion. Historical visitors include Victor Hugo (1865-1870) and Monet (1883). Fell into disrepair…

First opened in 1968 with a collection of traditional farm implements donated by Advocate Walter Langlois, growing into a rich representation of Guernsey folk and island life. Set within 18th century stable complex of Saumarez Park.

Originally part of the de Saumarez family estate; acquired by States of Guernsey in 1937 after death of 4th Lord de Saumarez; fell into disrepair until restoration began in 2006

Opened in 1966 in an outbuilding on Richard Heaume's parents' farm; Heaume was born in 1944 during the occupation and grew up collecting shells and bullets from a former Luftwaffe firing range on the family farmland; continuously expanded since opening

Inhabited since the Mesolithic period. Annexed to Normandy in 933 AD, transferred to English Crown in 1204. Post-1949 restoration by Major Peter Wood transformed the neglected island into a modern tourism destination. Lease acquired by Starboard Settlement Charitable Trust in…

Club has existed in various iterations since the 1960s. Current incarnation established by Lt Col Peter Walter MBE MC of 22 SAS and two-time Island Games medal winner Peter Tatton. Located in the largely derelict Victorian Fort Albert.

Built as a house by Sark's first Seigneur Helier De Carteret in the 1560s on the site of older church buildings and a 12th-century cemetery. Around 1620 his grandson adapted it for cider making with a press and horse-drawn crusher. Later served as armoury and arsenal until…

Set up in March 2016 with support of Alderney Wildlife Trust. Became Alderney Bird Observatory Ltd in April 2019. Featured on BBC Countryfile on 15 May 2016. In first year recorded 180 species including 5 new to the island, and ringed 13,000 birds including 777 storm petrels and…

Churchyard dates to at least the 7th century. Church funded by Reverend Canon John Le Mesurier at cost of 8000 pounds. During WWII used as store by occupying German forces; machine gun mounted in belfry; German graffiti still visible on stonework. Bells removed during German…

Built 1804 as military defence during Napoleonic Wars by Thomas Henry of Clos du Valle. Sold by War Office to States of Guernsey in 1891 for £185. Used by German forces in WW2 (Widerstandsnest Graur Turm). Restored and converted to shipwreck museum in 1976.

Built c.1800 by an English privateer. Purchased by Victor Hugo on 16 May 1856 using revenues from Les Contemplations. Hugo lived here during exile 1856-1870 and returned in 1872, 1875, and 1878. Donated to the City of Paris in March 1927 by Hugo's descendants (Jeanne, Jean…

Site dates to the 6th century when the Priory of Saint Magloire established a monastery. Home to Sark's Seigneurs since 1675. Gardens restored to their 1860 design. The 22nd Seigneur Michael Beaumont died in 2016, succeeded by Major Christopher Beaumont (23rd Seigneur).

Originally served as both parish church and garrison church during mid-19th century fortification of Alderney. Used as storage by German forces during WWII with a machine gun post in the belfry; graffiti from the occupation is still visible. Restored and rededicated in 1953.

Proposed 1936, construction began 1938, halted during WWII German occupation of the Channel Islands, resumed 1946, dam sealed January 1947 and reservoir full to overflowing by April 1947. Originally flooded St Saviour's Valley to create a 1,090 megalitre reservoir.

The German Underground Hospital (Ho.40) and Ammunition Store (Ho.7) were constructed by forced labourers during the German Occupation of Guernsey. Site work began in early 1942 and was largely complete by early 1944. 29,823m³ of rock was excavated and 9,053m³ of concrete poured…

Started Feb 2012, completed 28 Feb 2013, officially unveiled 5 Apr 2013 by the curator of the Bayeux Tapestry Museum. Over 400 people contributed stitches including King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Exhibited at Bayeux Tapestry Museum summer 2014 (141,458 visitors). Kate…

Shane Le Page began metal detecting in 2005. In 2009 he and Mike Newman established Guernsey Heritage Keepers to keep recorded logs of their finds. Since 2014 the organisation has been headed solely by Le Page. As of 2019 approximately 75-80 people had approached them for help…

Area includes WWII German anti-tank wall at Longis Bay and the 4th-century Roman fort 'The Nunnery'. Designated in 2003 via memorandum between Alderney Wildlife Trust, States of Alderney, and local landowners.

Built in 1392 by Nicholas Henry of La Perelle manor as a chantry chapel dedicated to Saint Apolline, patron saint of dentists. First mentioned in a charter by Richard II on 20 July 1394. Fell into disuse during the Protestant Reformation and was conveyed to Thomas Effart in…

Built c. 1206-1256 as a Norman castle on a tidal island. Survived French sieges (1338, 1380), held for Royalists during the English Civil War for 9 years (1642-1651), keep destroyed by lightning strike on magazine in 1672 killing the Governor's wife. Used by German forces in…

Last operational German naval Signals HQ, running until Liberation Day 9 May 1945. Used Enigma code machines that were being decoded by Bletchley Park. Part of the Atlantic Wall fortification system. The nearby La Collinette Hotel served as the HQ of the German Naval Commander…

Officially opened 2 April 2016 by the Bailiff. Phase 3 of the Friends of Saumarez Park Playground Appeal, which raised funds for a complete park makeover starting in 2013.

Alderney Library is a volunteer-run community library on Alderney, offering book lending, a Channel Islands reference section, a children's area, audio books, photocopying, and broadband access. It houses the Alderney Bayeux Tapestry and is linked to Guernsey Library for new…

Earliest record circa 1236. Present structure rebuilt in 1796. Mill and adjoining lands given to the Alderney Society. Underwent approximately 20 years of volunteer-led restoration, completed circa 2018.

Sark Art Gallery is a not-for-profit gallery and museum on Sark displaying the island's art heritage and showcasing contemporary artists. It offers exhibitions, contemporary art sales, arts courses and education, an arts activity room for families, a sculpture garden, an art…

Le Grand Fort farm dates back to 1565; still operating as a small family-owned farm with honey production

Pleinmont Headland is a coastal headland in Torteval managed by the National Trust of Guernsey since 1961. It features WWII fortifications including Batterie Dollman and the 5-storey German naval observation tower MP3, the 300-year-old La Table des Pions stone circle, Fort…

Continues legacy of Guernsey horticulture; the Guille family previously grew tomatoes and freesias for export. Supported by Guernsey Trees for Life for native hedging restoration.

Festung Guernsey is a volunteer initiative dedicated to the restoration, preservation, and public access of WWII German fortifications across Guernsey. It manages key sites including Batterie Mirus, Fort Hommet Headland, and Batterie Scharnhorst, and offers guided tours…

Rona Cole Art Gallery is a permanent gallery within the Guernsey Museum at Candie in St Peter Port, established in 2012 and named after Helen Rona Cole (1938–1994), the museum's first director. It holds approximately 200 artworks from the museum's collection, arranged…

Visit Alderney is Alderney's official tourism board and visitor information centre, operated by the States of Alderney. It helps visitors plan trips to the island, offering guidance on travel routes, accommodation, and activities. Information is published in English, French, and…

Les Ecrilleurs and Le Coemy are two neighbouring clifftop spots on Guernsey's south-west coast in Torteval, managed by the National Trust of Guernsey. Les Ecrilleurs is a dramatic clifftop reached via a cliff path, while Le Coemy is a green field area with a picnic table and sea…

Mannez Bird Hide is a free, open-access bird hide within Alderney's Longis Nature Reserve, overlooking Mannez Pond. Managed by the Alderney Wildlife Trust, it offers views of wetland birds including kingfisher, water rail, firecrest and seasonal migrants, alongside nine resident…

Guernsey Underground News Service Blue Plaque is a heritage marker at Eleanor House, The Bordage, St Peter Port, unveiled in 2017 by Bailiff Sir Richard Collas. It commemorates GUNS, a clandestine news sheet operation run from The Star newspaper offices during the German…

Petit Train Guernsey operates Victor, a road train departing from Albert Pier in St Peter Port, offering 35-minute guided sightseeing tours with commentary on local history and island life. Running April to October, it offers daily town tours plus a varied programme of themed…

La Valette Underground Military Museum is a museum housed within former German military tunnels in St Peter Port. It offers visitors insight into Guernsey's military history, with a particular focus on the island's occupation during World War II. The museum serves both residents…

Port Soif Bay is a horseshoe-shaped sandy beach on Guernsey's west coast in Castel, also known as Horseshoe Bay. It features fine white sand, rock pools, and sheltered sand dunes. Water quality is rated excellent (Marine Conservation Society recommended). Swimming is good at…

Guernsey Candles is a shop in St Sampson's offering a range of unique gifts, including candles, jewellery, kids' toys, and cards. It features a candle-making workshop where visitors can observe the process or participate in making their own candles. The business combines a…

Le Pied du Mur (Marble Bay) is a small, secluded rocky cove near the Jerbourg Peninsula in St Martin. The Norman-French name means 'the foot of the wall', referring to a distinctive rocky formation. Reached via steep cliff paths from Jerbourg Point car park, the cove offers wild…