Attractions & heritage

The 20th accredited bird observatory in the British Isles, established in 2016 and specialising in wildlife conservation and birding on Alderney.

Charitable museum in St Anne with over 18,000 items covering the island's history from prehistoric times to the present day.

Alderney Parish Church, also known as 'The Cathedral of the Channel Islands', is an Anglican church designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott and consecrated in 1850.

Heritage railway running a 2-mile coastal route on Alderney since 1847, now operated by a volunteer society.

Free National Trust of Guernsey museum at Saumarez Park in the Castel, housing over 8,000 costume and textile items.

Anglican church in the Forest parish, dedicated to Ste Marguerite of Antioch, with origins before 1048.

States of Guernsey Heritage maritime museum and protected monument, established in 1976 within an 1804 Martello tower in St Pierre du Bois.

Forest parish attraction documenting Guernsey's WWII occupation through an extensive collection of artefacts, open since 1966.

6,950m² WWII tunnel complex in St Andrew, constructed by forced labourers from 1942 as a hospital and ammunition store, and operated by Gustav Limited.

Guernsey Botanical Trust LBG operates the Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden at Saumarez Park, Castel — a volunteer-run charity growing 300+ Victorian-period heritage varieties with free entry.

Guernsey Conservation Volunteers (GCV) is a registered charity running hands-on conservation work parties to protect the island's natural environment since 1996.

Non-profit metal detecting and heritage preservation organisation, officially recognised as the island's contact for metal detecting enquiries.

Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery at Candie Gardens, St Peter Port, holds collections spanning archaeology, geology, natural history, social history, fine art, and folklore, with a family Discovery Room and cafe.

Historic house-museum in St Peter Port, purchased by Victor Hugo in 1856 and donated to the City of Paris in 1927, offering guided tours and a garden.

4.9-acre RHS Recommended historic garden on Sark, set around the 16th-century manor house and seat of the Seigneur.

Learned society and conservation charity founded in 1882, dedicated to the study and protection of the Bailiwick's natural history, heritage, and environment.

Free, open-access coastal walking area in Forest parish, managed by the National Trust of Guernsey.

16th-century water mill in St Pierre du Bois, managed by the National Trust of Guernsey, with a restored working waterwheel and free admission.

Historic farmhouse complex in Forest parish, managed by the National Trust of Guernsey, free to visit and available for venue hire.

Not-for-profit Scout Association-owned outdoor activity centre and campsite in the Vale, offering hostel accommodation and a wide range of activities.

Alderney's largest nature reserve, covering 105 hectares of diverse habitats managed by the Alderney Wildlife Trust since 2003.

Historic local studies and family history library in St Peter Port, with a 30,000-item collection covering Guernsey's history since 1889.

Church of England parish church in St Anne, Alderney, designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott and consecrated in 1850.

The Church of England parish church of Vale, founded 1117, offering worship services, rites of passage, and room hire.

Archaeological site and heritage venue on Sark, built in the 1560s by Helier De Carteret and restored by La Société Sercquaise in 2013-2014.

Independent heritage charity preserving the island's natural beauty, historic buildings, and open spaces since 1960.

The Anglican parish church of St Peter Port and Guernsey's Civic Church, dedicated to St Peter the Apostle and Martyr, built largely by 1466 on a site in religious use since at least 1020.

Volunteer-run heritage attraction in the Castel at Saumarez Park, cultivating Victorian-era plants and open free to visitors.

800-year-old fortified castle guarding St Peter Port harbour, housing four museums, historic gardens, and a daily noon-day gun ceremony.

Heritage site and emerging nature reserve on the Chouet peninsula in Vale, managed by the National Trust of Guernsey.

WWII-era museum in St Peter Port preserving the last operational German naval radio headquarters from the Channel Islands occupation.

National Trust of Guernsey coastal property featuring megalithic, military and monastic heritage including Benedictine priory ruins dating from 1114, walking trails, and a 36-acre tidal island.

17th-century double arch built from Jersey stone, a Protected Monument and heritage site managed by the National Trust of Guernsey since 2003.

Guernsey Experience Accredited family attraction in St Sampson, established in 1983 and refurbished in 2015, featuring the Oaty & Joey's playbarn and restored Victorian brick kilns.

National Trust of Guernsey heritage attraction and working shop in St Peter Port's earliest complete medieval building.

Tidal islet nature reserve in Vale, managed by the National Trust of Guernsey and accessible only at low spring tides.

Guernsey charity supporting Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and Merchant Navy veterans, organising the annual HMS Charybdis and Limbourne memorial weekend.

Historic 13th-century site in Bonne Terre Valley, Alderney, featuring a restored 17ft waterwheel and blacksmith's forge, free and open to all.

Escape room attraction at Fermain Valley Hotel offering 60-minute puzzle challenges for teams of 4 to 14 in Classic or Duel format.

Conservation charity managing Alderney's wildlife, nature reserves, and habitat, with guided tours and ecological services.

Maritime charity and the General Lighthouse Authority for the Channel Islands, established by Royal Charter in 1514 and operating four lighthouses in the Bailiwick.

Volunteer-run organisation established in 2005, specialising in the preservation and guided tours of WWII German fortifications and heritage sites across Guernsey.

All-abilities golf and entertainment complex at St Pierre Park, with a par-3 course, driving range, adventure golf, restaurant, and pro shop.

Coastal headland and nature reserve in St Martin, gifted to the National Trust of Guernsey in 1971 and offering free access to cliff path connections.

National Trust of Guernsey managed coastal cliff walk and climbing site in Torteval, established in 2018 and featuring multiple crags and 46 boulder problems.

Theatre company staging musicals and productions across Guernsey, also running MTG Escapes escape rooms and La Rocque Choir.

Adventure activity provider offering coasteering, kayaking, paddleboarding, climbing, and more across Guernsey, Herm, and Sark since 2006.

Privately-owned 12-hole pirate-themed adventure golf course at St Pierre Park in St Peter Port, established in 2017 and designed by City Golf (UK).

Free-to-visit coastal headland in Torteval with WWII fortifications, the La Table des Pions stone circle, and panoramic views to Les Hanois lighthouse, Lihou Island, Jersey and France.

Guernsey environmental charity running beach cleans, a Repair Cafe, and community recycling programmes since 2018.

Volunteer-run independent library in Alderney, offering book lending and broadband access, and housing the Alderney Bayeux Tapestry.

Conservation & Design is the States of Guernsey's heritage team, managing registers of ~1,600 protected buildings, ~350 monuments, and 26 conservation areas.

Free wild orchid meadow and woodland trail in the Talbot Valley, managed by the National Trust of Guernsey.

Artisan producer of 100% raw, unpasteurized wildflower honey from the historic Le Grand Fort farm, offering seasonal hive tours and online sales.

States Parks & Gardens manages over 30 public parks, gardens, playgrounds, and nature trails across Guernsey, including Saumarez Park and Candie Gardens.

3km circular nature trail around St Saviour's Reservoir, established in 2001 by Guernsey Water, offering wildlife observation and an outdoor learning area.

The local volunteer branch of the RSPB, running wildlife walks, talks, and conservation activities across the Bailiwick.

Coastal walking sites in Torteval, managed by the National Trust of Guernsey, offering cliff walking and picnicking with views of Jersey and France.

Free, wheelchair-accessible bird hide in Alderney's 105-hectare Longis Nature Reserve, managed by the Alderney Wildlife Trust and offering views of waterfowl, songbirds, and migrants.

Guernsey Underground News Service Blue Plaque at Eleanor House, The Bordage, St Peter Port, commemorating the WWII clandestine news operation that ran from 1942 to 1944.