Things to do in Guernsey

25 things to do in Guernsey

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• Explore Castle Cornet

  Wander through 800 years of history at this island fortress guarding St. Peter Port, complete with museums and the firing of the noon-day gun.

  St. Peter Port

• Visit Victor Hugo's Hauteville House

  Step into the lavishly decorated home where the exiled French author wrote 'Les Misérables', with opulent interiors and a glass look-out offering harbour views.

  St. Peter Port

• Walk the cliff paths at Jerbourg Point

  Follow the dramatic coastal trail with sweeping views of the sea, wildflowers, and steep cliffs dropping to turquoise waters.

  St. Martin

• Marvel at the Little Chapel

  Discover the miniature chapel covered entirely in shells, pebbles, and broken china, a dazzling hidden gem of folk art nestled in a wooded valley.

  Les Vauxbelets

• Immerse yourself in the German Occupation Museum

  See a meticulously recreated wartime street, original occupation documents, and personal stories that bring the island's WWII ordeal to life.

  Les Houards, Forest

• Taste craft ales at Randalls Brewery

  Sample traditional and modern beers brewed on the island since 1868 during a behind-the-scenes tour of this family-run brewery in St. Peter Port.

  St. Peter Port

• Relax on Shell Beach on Herm Island

  Take a short ferry to this car-free island and sink your toes into fine white sand lapped by Caribbean-blue water, a true paradise beach.

  Herm Island

• Descend the steps to Petit Bot Bay

  Tucked between steep cliffs, this sheltered sandy bay rewards hikers with a beach café and rock pools, perfect for a refreshing swim.

  Forest

• Admire the Guernsey Tapestry at St James

  Study the intricate embroidered panels in this former church, telling the story of Guernsey through the eyes of the islanders themselves.

  St. Peter Port

• Delve into La Vallette Underground Military Museum

  Explore a network of WWII tunnels built by forced labourers, now filled with military vehicles, uniforms, and poignant occupation memorabilia.

  St. Peter Port

• Catch the sunset at Cobo Bay

  Sit on the sea wall with fish and chips as the sun sinks below the Atlantic horizon, painting the sky in fiery colours beside the iconic granite tower.

  Castel

• Take a day trip to car-free Sark

  Step back in time on an island with no cars, where horse-drawn carriages and bicycles lead you to breathtaking cliff-top paths and the dark-sky heavens.

  Sark

• Explore Candie Gardens and the Guernsey Museum

  Stroll through restored Victorian gardens overlooking the harbour, then discover local archaeology and art inside a charming hilltop museum.

  St. Peter Port

• Feast on seafood at The Rockmount, Cobo

  Dine on line-caught sea bass and local scallops while the waves crash against the shore just metres from your table at this beloved coastal pub.

  Castel

• Go coasteering at Moulin Huet Bay

  Leap off rocks into clear pools, scramble through gullies and swim into sea caves on an exhilarating guided adventure along this painter’s paradise.

  St. Martin

• Wander the bluebell woods in Saumarez Park

  In late spring, the woods behind the manor house transform into a scented carpet of bluebells, offering a tranquil escape just inland.

  Castel

• Treat yourself to Guernsey ice cream at Oatlands Village

  Scoop up creamy, rich Guernsey milk ice cream made with fruit from local orchards, best enjoyed in the courtyard of this craft village.

  St. Peter Port

• Visit the Shipwreck Museum in Fort Grey

  Known as the 'cup and saucer', this Martello tower houses tales of treacherous reefs and dramatic shipwrecks, with panoramic views across Rocquaine Bay.

  Castel

• Stroll the cobbled lanes of St. Peter Port

  Get lost among pastel-coloured Regency townhouses, independent boutiques, and steep stairways that climb from the bustling marina to hidden terraces.

  St. Peter Port

• Dance the night away at The Vault

  This lively bar in the old bank vaults of the high street serves inventive cocktails and hosts DJ sets, the beating heart of Guernsey's nightlife.

  St. Peter Port

• Find the Fairy Ring dolmen at Pleinmont

  Walk to this perfectly preserved Neolithic passage grave hidden on the cliffs, a mysterious chamber that has stood for over 4,000 years.

  Torteval

• Follow the Renoir Trail at Moulin Huet

  Walk in the footsteps of the Impressionist master who captured these rock formations and clear waters in several paintings, with panels showing the views he immortalised.

  St. Martin

• Kayak the east coast from Fermain Bay

  Paddle beneath towering cliffs, peer into puffin burrows and glide through sea arches on a guided sea kayaking trip from this pebble beach.

  St. Peter Port

• Browse the Guernsey Marché in St. Peter Port

  Sample local delicacies—tangy Guernsey cheeses, cider, fruit, and fresh seafood—from bustling stalls in the covered market pavilion.

  St. Peter Port

• Tour the German Naval Signals HQ

  Enter a vast concrete bunker where you can still see original switchboards, decoding rooms, and a chilling glimpse into the island's wartime communications hub.

  St. Peter Port