Guidebook for Guernsey
Arts & Culture
The Mallard Cinema
Rue De La VilliazeSmall but comfortable and hi tech cinema with four screens.
Outdoor Guernsey Ltd
Rue MainguyFor anyone wanting to get close to nature or looking for a taste of adventure
Hosts many quality live music events. Mostly of a classical variety. Also the home of a very interesting millennium community art project "The Bailiwick of Guernsey Millennium Tapestry" which illustrates 1000 years of history in 10 beautifully embroidered panels.
St James Concert and Assembly Hall
College StreetHosts many quality live music events. Mostly of a classical variety. Also the home of a very interesting millennium community art project "The Bailiwick of Guernsey Millennium Tapestry" which illustrates 1000 years of history in 10 beautifully embroidered panels.
The Castle has guarded the harbour for 800 years. You can explore the battlements and enjoy breath-taking views towards the other islands. Incorporates five small museums. During the summer months July it is host to a number of free music evenings on Fridays.
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Castle Cornet
The Castle has guarded the harbour for 800 years. You can explore the battlements and enjoy breath-taking views towards the other islands. Incorporates five small museums. During the summer months July it is host to a number of free music evenings on Fridays.
Of interest if interested in local ship wreaks. Otherwise amazing to look at when lit up in the evening and one of my favourite spots for an afternoon swim.
Fort Grey Maritime Museum
RocquaineOf interest if interested in local ship wreaks. Otherwise amazing to look at when lit up in the evening and one of my favourite spots for an afternoon swim.
U-Boats fuel storage facility built by the Germans and converted into a museum that showcases historical memorabilia and displays relating to WWII and WWI periods
La Vallette Underground Military Museum
U-Boats fuel storage facility built by the Germans and converted into a museum that showcases historical memorabilia and displays relating to WWII and WWI periods
An underground "hospital" built during WW2. Rumoured to be built as a gas chamber to which Hitler could quietly send "friends" on "holiday". If you've been to similar facilities elsewhere you may see the uncanny resemblance. Jersey has Walt Disney-fied there's to look like a hospital but here you can see it as it was.
German Underground Hospital
La VassalerieAn underground "hospital" built during WW2. Rumoured to be built as a gas chamber to which Hitler could quietly send "friends" on "holiday". If you've been to similar facilities elsewhere you may see the uncanny resemblance. Jersey has Walt Disney-fied there's to look like a hospital but here you can see it as it was.
Simply because it is Guernsey's best collection of WW2 artefacts lovingly curated by a local boy (now an older gentleman) who lived, survived collected and preserved Guernsey's history.
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German Occupation Museum
Simply because it is Guernsey's best collection of WW2 artefacts lovingly curated by a local boy (now an older gentleman) who lived, survived collected and preserved Guernsey's history.
Sightseeing
Spectacular cliff walk which includes dramatic German fortifications including a fully restored gun batterie www'visitguernsey'com/batterie-dollman-gun-pit
Pleinmont Point
Spectacular cliff walk which includes dramatic German fortifications including a fully restored gun batterie www'visitguernsey'com/batterie-dollman-gun-pit
Fantastic day trip. Walk, beach, lunch, chill. Seals and Puffins if lucky. The Island Rib tour is highly recommended.
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Herm
Fantastic day trip. Walk, beach, lunch, chill. Seals and Puffins if lucky. The Island Rib tour is highly recommended.
Exceptional day trip. Rent a bike and explore or get driven like royalty by horse drawn carriage.
Sark
Exceptional day trip. Rent a bike and explore or get driven like royalty by horse drawn carriage.
A tiny eclectic chapel made of seashells. Simply beautiful. Must be seen. Presently under restoration.
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Little Chapel
A tiny eclectic chapel made of seashells. Simply beautiful. Must be seen. Presently under restoration.
It cost a £1, you can see the whole island and leave the car behind. Even better right next door is Island Rib Voyages. They offer exhilarating trips around Herm, Sark and more sight seeing Guernsey's coastline and marine habitat. Great fun.
Town Terminus
It cost a £1, you can see the whole island and leave the car behind. Even better right next door is Island Rib Voyages. They offer exhilarating trips around Herm, Sark and more sight seeing Guernsey's coastline and marine habitat. Great fun.
Parks & Nature
Accessible at low tide. Makes for an exciting adventure and a healthy walk. Also close by are two very interesting prehistoric sites Le Trepied Passage Grave and Le Creux es Faies.
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Lihou Island Nature Reserve
Lihou IslandAccessible at low tide. Makes for an exciting adventure and a healthy walk. Also close by are two very interesting prehistoric sites Le Trepied Passage Grave and Le Creux es Faies.
Beautiful beach on a nature trail. Have a swim and watch the fishing boats come in to port.
Portelet Beach Guernsey
Beautiful beach on a nature trail. Have a swim and watch the fishing boats come in to port.
The whole of the South coast cliff path is simply stunning to walk and explore. Guernsey's prime visitor attraction. Explore secluded beaches, nature trails and sights of natural beauty.
Icart
The whole of the South coast cliff path is simply stunning to walk and explore. Guernsey's prime visitor attraction. Explore secluded beaches, nature trails and sights of natural beauty.
Contains an excellent museum, a beautiful Victorian garden and a simply fantastic view over the town of Guernsey and the surrounding islands.
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Candie Gardens
Candie RoadContains an excellent museum, a beautiful Victorian garden and a simply fantastic view over the town of Guernsey and the surrounding islands.
Food Scene
Voted second best in the UK by the Telegraph hence not your typical beach cafe. Ideal for a cliff walk followed by a fantastic lunch and a swim during summer months. One of life's truely great experiences if combined with a swim.
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Fermain Beach Cafe
Fermain LaneVoted second best in the UK by the Telegraph hence not your typical beach cafe. Ideal for a cliff walk followed by a fantastic lunch and a swim during summer months. One of life's truely great experiences if combined with a swim.
Fine dinning at its best in Guernsey. Expensive but a culinary experience which will leave you wanting for more. They also have a small indian restaurant (unfortunately not of the same standard as the main restaurant).
The Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Ann's PlaceFine dinning at its best in Guernsey. Expensive but a culinary experience which will leave you wanting for more. They also have a small indian restaurant (unfortunately not of the same standard as the main restaurant).
Excellent family run restaurant. Lovingly run. Excellent lunch (Scones to die for) and evening meals. Every family needs a break so it is closed Mondays and closes at 5pm Tuesday and 5pm Sunday.
Le Gouffre Cafe
Rue du GouffreExcellent family run restaurant. Lovingly run. Excellent lunch (Scones to die for) and evening meals. Every family needs a break so it is closed Mondays and closes at 5pm Tuesday and 5pm Sunday.
The British are famed for their love of spicy food resulting from a colonial history spanning the globe. In consequence you'll find plenty of inspired food combinations and a great mix to explore in Guernsey as in most of Britain. A favourite for many locals and they cater well for allergies and intolerances.
Taste of India
L'EreeThe British are famed for their love of spicy food resulting from a colonial history spanning the globe. In consequence you'll find plenty of inspired food combinations and a great mix to explore in Guernsey as in most of Britain. A favourite for many locals and they cater well for allergies and intolerances.
Bar / restaurant renovated in 2017. Menu also given a makeover and serving enjoyable food in a great location. Basic and a shame they haven't renovated to its full potential but great for a drink and a bite after a day of exercise.
The Imperial Hotel & Restaurant
Route de RocquaineBar / restaurant renovated in 2017. Menu also given a makeover and serving enjoyable food in a great location. Basic and a shame they haven't renovated to its full potential but great for a drink and a bite after a day of exercise.
Eating outside watching the sun set makes for a splendid evening. The rocks here are red/pink which glow when the sun sets. The food here is well prepared and not too expensive.
Cobo Bay Hotel & The Beach Terrace
Côbo Coast RoadEating outside watching the sun set makes for a splendid evening. The rocks here are red/pink which glow when the sun sets. The food here is well prepared and not too expensive.
Run by same people who gave us Le Petit Bistro. Excellent food, excellent service and beautiful view overlooking Havelet Bay. If you want to eat fish out...
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Octopus Restaurant
Run by same people who gave us Le Petit Bistro. Excellent food, excellent service and beautiful view overlooking Havelet Bay. If you want to eat fish out...
They've made an effort to differentiate themselves from the usual. Good food made with care. Excellent vegetarian options.
Taj Indian Restaurant
23 The QuayThey've made an effort to differentiate themselves from the usual. Good food made with care. Excellent vegetarian options.
If you love Sushi you'll love Hook. Exceptional service and exceptional food. Now deservedly in the michelin guide.
The Hook
North PlantationIf you love Sushi you'll love Hook. Exceptional service and exceptional food. Now deservedly in the michelin guide.
Fine dining with a view. Moderately expensive but hey you've got to treat yourself at least once when on holiday!
La Reunion
Fine dining with a view. Moderately expensive but hey you've got to treat yourself at least once when on holiday!
Guernsey Pearl
Route de RocquaineThey sell nice pearls and the coffee shop isn't too bad for a bite to eat.
Iconic Guernsey posh dinning within a 5* hotel. Expensive. Possibly better elsewhere from some of the up and coming chefs but it is grand they have an amazing view over St Peter Port and have perfected much which is difficult to perfect.
La Fregate Hotel
Les CôtilsIconic Guernsey posh dinning within a 5* hotel. Expensive. Possibly better elsewhere from some of the up and coming chefs but it is grand they have an amazing view over St Peter Port and have perfected much which is difficult to perfect.
Three excellent restaurants in one site - Boho (newly opened Mexican) - The Rock Garden (Steak) - Ocean (Classic International) - Good value and fun.
The Venue at Fermain Valley
Fermain LaneThree excellent restaurants in one site - Boho (newly opened Mexican) - The Rock Garden (Steak) - Ocean (Classic International) - Good value and fun.
Cosy atmosphere. Has in some years had amazing chefs delight us with tasting menus. Closed for major redevelopment. Reopening 2024.
The address is not at King's Mills as indicated by Airbnb but la Fosse de Bas as shown in St Martins. The map location shown is correct.
Bella Luce Hotel
Cosy atmosphere. Has in some years had amazing chefs delight us with tasting menus. Closed for major redevelopment. Reopening 2024.
The address is not at King's Mills as indicated by Airbnb but la Fosse de Bas as shown in St Martins. The map location shown is correct.
You will come here because you want something nice to eat with a great atmosphere. But you'll convince your mates its because they can practice their golf swing or your other half that you can entertain the kids with the best mini golf course I've ever seen.
Nineteen Bar & Grill
Rohais de HautYou will come here because you want something nice to eat with a great atmosphere. But you'll convince your mates its because they can practice their golf swing or your other half that you can entertain the kids with the best mini golf course I've ever seen.
You did come to Guernsey for fish didn't you? Well they specialise in fish here and you won't be disappointed.
Pier 17
Albert PierYou did come to Guernsey for fish didn't you? Well they specialise in fish here and you won't be disappointed.
Shopping
A really good selection of small shops offering the sort of service and experience that you just don't get on the internet. Everything you need within a short walk.
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Saint Peter Port
A really good selection of small shops offering the sort of service and experience that you just don't get on the internet. Everything you need within a short walk.
PLAISIRS
17 The PolletShop for natural & organic beauty products, candles, cosmetics, nightwear & lingerie
Everthing you need food wise in one handy location. Best butcher in Guernsey is a bonus. I visit almost daily :) Late opening.
St Peters Food Hall
Route de PlaisanceEverthing you need food wise in one handy location. Best butcher in Guernsey is a bonus. I visit almost daily :) Late opening.
Quality supermarket. Everything you need including the kitchen sink... Excellent fish. I'm there almost daily :) Late opening.
Waitrose & Partners Rohais
RohaisQuality supermarket. Everything you need including the kitchen sink... Excellent fish. I'm there almost daily :) Late opening.
Loved throughout Britain for food wrapped and protected to the nines. Wasteful but unbrused and unbeaten.
Marks & Spencer Food Hall
Les MerriennesLoved throughout Britain for food wrapped and protected to the nines. Wasteful but unbrused and unbeaten.
Small but excellent supermarket. Lots of local produce and the only place to purchase Torteval's own prize winning cheese. Unfortunately they close at 6pm.
Forest Stores Sub Post Office
Le BourgSmall but excellent supermarket. Lots of local produce and the only place to purchase Torteval's own prize winning cheese. Unfortunately they close at 6pm.
Admittedly I have yet to visit... and on your prompting will visit for the first time.
Perelle Butchery
Rue de la hougues bachelleAdmittedly I have yet to visit... and on your prompting will visit for the first time.
Fish is best eaten fresh straight from the fisherman. Seafresh Guernsey is located on the Castle Pier.
Castle Pier
Castle PierFish is best eaten fresh straight from the fisherman. Seafresh Guernsey is located on the Castle Pier.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Doghouse
RohaisPopular music venue with good bar and food. Often very crowded.
Very expensive steakhouse but top quality. Cocktail bar upstairs is popular and very crowded from 10:30pm until late. They have now also opened separate Pizza and Tapas bar/ restaurants within the same building which are both very popular.
Red Grill House and Cocktail Bar
61 The PolletVery expensive steakhouse but top quality. Cocktail bar upstairs is popular and very crowded from 10:30pm until late. They have now also opened separate Pizza and Tapas bar/ restaurants within the same building which are both very popular.
The Cock and Bull
Great local bar. Live music many evenings. Great atmosphere.
The Fermain Tavern - Home of Guernsey music
Fort RoadIf live music is your thing you'll find it here.
Entertainment & Activities
Vazon
Large sandy beach with waves mid tide. Rent a surf board, a wet suit and get active.
18 hole golf course, restaurant and swimming pool. Closed for major redevelopment. Reopening 2024.
La Grande Mare Golf Club
18 hole golf course, restaurant and swimming pool. Closed for major redevelopment. Reopening 2024.