10 THINGS YOU MUST SEE WHEN VISITING
1. Castle Cornet and Gardens
The castle has stood guard over the town and harbour of St Peter Port for nearly 800 years. It houses four fascinating museums: The Story of Castle Cornet Museum, The Maritime Museum, The 201 Squadron (RAF) Museum and the RGLI Museum. The 13th century castle also contains various gardens that have been created through the ages to provide those living here with herbs, vegetables and flowers. Includes the 16th century Sutler’s Garden, the 17th century Lambert Garden, the 18th century Governor’s Garden and the Master Gunner’s Garden.
Find out more at www.museums.gov.gg
2. National Trust of Guernsey Folk and Costume Museum
Vivid insight into life on the island 100 years ago. Displays include domestic life, farming, fishing and seafaring, trades, the tomato industry, local costume and transport.
Find out more at www.nationaltrust-gsy.org.gg
3. Fort Grey & Shipwreck Museum A Martello Tower built in 1804. Many vessels have come to grief on this beautiful but treacherous coast, and it now houses a Shipwreck Museum - discover the gripping stories surrounding the disasters ranging from HMS Sprightly in 1777 to the Vermontborg in 2003.
Find out more at www.museums.gov.gg
4. The Little Chapel
Possibly the smallest chapel in the world, built by Brother Déodat who started work in 1914. A miniature version of the famous grotto and basilica at Lourdes, beautifully decorated with seashells, pebbles and colourful pieces of broken china.
Find out more at www.thelittlechapel.org
5. Victor Hugo’s House
Author of Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, Hugo spent 14 years in exile here during the reign of Napoleon III. The house, decorated in flamboyant style by Hugo himself, is well preserved in its original condition. .
6. Herm
A tranquil beach paradise that’s within easy reach of Guernsey by ferry – perfect for a day trip and a drink in the Mermaid Tavern.
Find out more at www.herm-island.com
7. Sark
Step back in time to a tranquil traffic-free environment overflowing with natural beauty. Hire a bike, take a horse drawn carriage, tuck into freshly baked scones with sumptuous Sark cream.
Find out more at www.sark.info
8. German Occupation Museum
Opened in 1966 the German Occupation Museum has undoubtedly the finest collection of WWII relics in the Channel Islands. In addition to the vast range of displays and dioramas, audio-visual technology is used to convey the stories and experiences of islanders during the five years of enemy occupation.
9. Candie Museum, Art Gallery and Gardens
Designed around the old Victorian bandstand in the recently restored Victorian Candie Gardens, Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery houses a variety of Exhibitions. ‘The Story of Guernsey’ shows the development of the Island and its people. Artefacts from Victorian Collectors are displayed in a Victorian style Gallery. A changing programme of temporary exhibitions is held in the Rona Cole and Brian White Galleries.
Find out more at www.museums.gov.gg
10. Guernsey Tapestry
The Bailiwick of Guernsey Tapestry was the Islands' Millennium project and tells the story of 1000 years of local history in ten panels of embroidered canvas work.
Find out more at www.guernseytapestry.org.gg
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