Top Things to do in Guernsey
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The 10 Best Things to do in Guernsey, Channel Islands
A British crown dependency, the sunny (well, relatively speaking) island of Guernsey boasts mild winters and warm summer months. From coasteering to kayaking, windsurfing to foodie foraging, outdoor enthusiasts of all types will love to roam this gorgeous Channel Island. A great base for fishing and angling trips, Guernsey also has plenty to see and do on the mainland. Explore Neolithic sites, stoic Castle Cornet, and ancient burial sites like Le Creux es Faies, a tomb that was once believed to be the gateway to a magical fairyland.
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1. German Naval Signals HQ
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5.0 based on 151 reviews
This was the headquarters of the German Naval Commander of the Channel Islands during WWII. The Signals HQ handled all the important radio signals traffic for the German Forces during the Occupation. The bunker complex was completed in 1944 and housed powerful communication equipment and Enigma enciphering machines. Over half the complex has been restored to its wartime appearance with original fixtures, fittings, objects and equipment.
Reviewed By bootsmannsmaat
The German Naval Signal Station is a superbly restored German Naval Command Bunker, with great exhibits with rooms restored as they would have been back in the 1940’s. Well worth spending an hour or two if you are interested in the German Occupation. I have visited several time and will do again the May 2020
2. Hauteville House
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4.5 based on 692 reviews
Author Victor Hugo's home while living in Guernsey during a 15-year self-imposed exile.
Reviewed By hedgehoghale
fascinating house and well worth a visit the tour guide was very informative the renovations are wonderful the hose itself is amazing and gardens are lovely to great views
3. Castle Cornet
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4.5 based on 1,477 reviews
An 800 year old castle that boasts incredible views of the whole East coast of Guernsey and across to the other islands of Herm, Sark and Alderney. Steeped in history that includes the English civil war and the German Occupation of the castle and islands during the second world war. There are four museums on military history, the RAF and the story of the castle and a new maritime museum hoping to be unveiled later in 2021. The grounds and gardens benefit from a full-time castle keeper tending the historic gardens and keeping it looking beautiful. The daily noon-day gun firing of a 32 pound cannon by a gunner in traditional 19th century uniform is the highlight of any visit and can be accompanied by a castle tour in the morning, tea in the cafe and relaxing in the sunshine!
Reviewed By 748markb748 - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Castle cornet has a fascinating history, great for kids for look around and for adults also, Remember to be there fro the noon day gun firing, 3 museums in one, local Militia, castle history, and the 201 squadron, long walk to it though.
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5. Candie Gardens
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4.5 based on 676 reviews
Candie Gardens is a beautiful 19th Century garden in the heart of St Peter Port with spectacular views over the harbour and neighbouring islands. The site also includes a café, a museum and art galleries (Guernsey Museum at Candie)and a research library (the Priaulx Library). Entry to the gardens and library is free, there is a small charge for the museum and art galleries.
Reviewed By SergeLourie - Richmond-upon-Thames, United Kingdom
We arrived at Guernsey after a terrible trip on mediocre Condor Ferries. As a result of bad weather, our Ferry on Wednesday was cancelled and we could only travel on Thursday without our car as the ferry was packed. We were staying at the excellent Duke of Richmond Hotel and, as it was near the port, decided to walk. It was a good decision as it included a walk through Candie gardens which are a lovely municipal park. The gardens are very well maintained and very interesting with historic greenhouses, and excellent cafe and the Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery
6. Priaulx Library
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By flutefairy - Borough of Brentwood, United Kingdom
The Priaulx library is an attractive 18th century building that was formerly called Candie House, not too surprisingly it is to be found in Candie Gardens near the museum. The building was given to the people of Guensey by its former owner Osmond Priaulx and it became a library in 1889.This library specialises in local history and contains many archives including newspapers. If you are trying to research one’s family history this is a good place to visit. The staff were very helpful and quickly found a number of relevant documents (e.g. real newspapers, microfiche files etc) which enabled me to find out some interesting details of the time my Mum spent working on Guernsey just after WW2. One cannot just copy these documents but for a very small fee the staff scanned all the relevant pages and emailed these to me very promptly. If one cannot visit the library and search in person I believe one can pay to have the librarians do the research for you – needless to say this is a much more expensive option I believe. Even if one doesn’t want to trace personal history the library is a fascinating place to visit with many interesting books.
7. Victoria Tower
8. Jerbourg Point
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4.5 based on 165 reviews
Reviewed By ChrisL6685
I am always impressed with views from the cliff tops,I have lived here 63 years,and I still take time to look! make sure the conditions are clear, you can see so much from the cliff top.Drive to Jerbourg point, you will end up in a large car park, look for the Germain bunker and the green rails, the rest is for you to discover!
9. Grandes Rocques Beach
10. Guernsey Diamond Museum
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4.0 based on 8 reviews
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