Attractions & Activities

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…

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…

Formed in 2019 and selected by the States of Guernsey to regenerate the facilities serving the Ladies' and Children's Pools; new cafe and community facilities opened June 2022. The States restored pool surfaces in 2021 and granted a licence for an assisted access ramp.

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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).

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.

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…

Alderney Library is a library on Alderney. It is run by a volunteer committee of 10 members and is linked with the Guernsey Library to loan new volumes. Visitors to the island are welcome to use the Library, and residents and visitors can join for a non-refundable charge of £10.

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…

Sark Art Gallery and Museum is a gallery displaying a unique art heritage and showcasing and selling works by contemporary artists living and working in Sark and the Channel Islands. It was established in late 2024 as a non-profit community organisation. The gallery features…

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.

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.

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

Festung Guernsey is an initiative instigated by professional groups and individuals with an interest in WWII fortifications. The aim is to make available to the public, visiting historic societies and academics examples of the most important fortifications built in Guernsey by…

Pleinmont Headland is a headland and heritage site on the south-west coast in Torteval.

Visit Alderney is an attraction in Alderney. The small island is rich in charm, beauty and tranquillity, offering space to slow down, breathe and explore. Visitors can walk stunning cliff paths, unwind on quiet sandy beaches, discover heritage and wildlife, and dine in a variety…

Les Ecrilleurs and Le Coemy are neighbouring clifftop spots offering cliff and sea views, with distant views of Jersey and France on clear days. Le Coemy is a green field land area with a picnic table and sea views, with easy access from a lane near to La Prévôté. Les Ecrilleurs…

Petit Train Guernsey is a sightseeing bus tour organisation in St Peter Port. The train, named Victor, offers daily town tours from April to October, departing from the Albert Pier. These daily tours last approximately 35-40 minutes and include commentary on the town's history…

Guernsey Underground News Service Blue Plaque is a blue plaque commemorating the Guernsey Underground News Service (GUNS). The service operated between 1942 and 1944. The story of GUNS is told in Frank Falla's 1967 book The Silent War.

La Valette Underground Military Museum is an award-winning museum that covers aspects of Guernsey's history, mainly focusing on its military history, including WWI, the German Occupation 1940-45 and the island's Militia. The museum is set in a German Tunnel complex and features…

Port Soif Bay is a horseshoe-shaped bay on the west coast of Guernsey, also known as Horseshoe Bay. The fine, white sands are dry, and the bay is known for spectacular sunsets. It is good for swimming at high tide, and the water within the bay is calm, making it a peaceful swim…

Le Pied du Mur (Marble Bay) is an attraction in St Martin. It is also known as Marble Bay. The cove offers stunning views towards Herm and Sark. It is surrounded by tall cliffs and some way from main areas of habitation. The nearest kiosk for refreshments and public toilets are…