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Government House

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St Peter Port

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101-year heritage (1925)

Story

Built by Nicolas Maingy as 'Le Mont' at the corner of Mont Durant and Petite Marche. First inhabited by Lt Gov Major General John Small (1793-96). Once owned by privateer Jean Allaire. Became Government House permanently in 1925 when purchased by the Crown. Ownership transferred to the States of Guernsey in 1948. Requisitioned by the Third Reich during WWII as residence of the German Kommandant of Guernsey.

Government House is the official residence of the Lieutenant-Governor, the Crown's personal representative in the Bailiwick of Guernsey. Situated on The Queen's Road in St Peter Port, the estate covers approximately 10 acres of parkland and landscaped gardens. The house hosts Royal visits, investitures, honours ceremonies, garden parties, and community events. The Governor role traces back to 1198; the Lieutenant-Governor post was established c.1486. The building became Government House permanently in 1925 and passed to States of Guernsey ownership in 1948. —

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Quick facts

Established
1925 · 101 years
Coverage
Bailiwick Wide
Facilities
Accessible Parking, Accessible Entrance
Industries served
Government

People1

  • Lieutenant General Sir Timothy John Hodges — Lieutenant Governor

From their website

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  • Hosting Royal visits and dignitaries
  • investitures and honours ceremonies
  • community events and receptions
  • garden parties
  • charity fetes
  • Lieutenant-Governor's Cadets programme
  • patronage of Bailiwick charities

Visiting & access

Wheelchair access
Main function rooms and grounds accessible to wheelchair users; ambulant facilities available in house and grounds

Hours

Mon
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Contact

Phone
+44 1481 226666
Email
governorsoffice@gov.gg
Website
governmenthouse.gg
Social
Address
Government House, The Queen's Road, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1GH

History1

Key dates and recorded company events for Government House.

  • 1948—Ownership transferred to the States of Guernsey

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