Guernsey, the second largest island of the Channel Islands attracts tourists with its history, culture, stunning islets, and plenty of outdoor activities. Begin your Guernsey sightseeing tours at Victoria Tower, a breath-taking monument built in honor of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s visit to the island in 1846. Climb 99 steps to the top of the tower, from where you will see panoramic views of Guernsey and the Island's north, west, and east coasts.
One of the major historical attractions is Castle Cornet, which has been part of Guernsey for over 800 years, serving as a guard for the St Peter Port harbor. Join a guided tour to learn about the island’s history through the Castle’s attractions, containing 4 different museums, 4 gardens and a refectory. Enjoy fantastic views of the other Channel Islands and St Peter Port from here.
Learn about Guernsey’s second world war history at The German Occupation Museum through a collection of items from the occupation, as well as stories and documents that hold great importance to that period. You can also visit the La Vallette Underground Museum to know more about the history of the island during the First World War and the German occupation of the island in 1940-1945, through a wide range of exhibitions, displays and information, sharing the details of the military history. The interesting thing is the museum is set in the underground tunnels that were built by the German forces for storage during the occupation
Enjoy your Guernsey holiday specials and walk through Candie Gardens, which was once part of a private estate, and now is a beautifully maintained public gardens, where you’ll find the oldest known heated glass houses in the British Isles, each filled with wonderful flowers and herbs. Also, there are ponds, lawns, and impressive variety of flowers beaming out of the flowerbeds throughout the year.
Your trip is incomplete without enjoying neighboring Shell beach, which is in the northern part of Herm. Spend time here, walking along the coast, swimming at low tide. Additionally, come across a colony of breeding seals, and breeding puffins in certain months. Implement your best Guernsey vacation ideas and get soaked in the island’s nature at the glorious Bluebell Woods. During the spring season, you will get to see the lovely views of the woods’ grounds becoming a carpet of bluebells beneath the beautiful tree canopy.
Alternatively, you can relax for some time at Cobo Bay, having beautiful white sands and crystal blue waters. Spend your day here exploring the rock pools as well as laying down to relax on the gorgeously soft sand, while enjoying your ice cream. You can also try the distinct adventure tour of Rock pooling at Les Grandes Rocques beach, where the rocky areas get filled with seawater at high tide.
Go for Guernsey adventure tours at Outdoor Guernsey Adventure Sports, which is a hub of adventure at L’eree, St Peters at the north of the island, where you can enjoy various water and land activities. On land, you can try out things like archery, bush craft, cycling and climbing. And at sea you can get involved with coasteering, kayaking and even puffin patrolling on the Island’s coastal cliffs. Apart from adventures at Outdoor Guernsey, you can go for some unique adventures on your Island RIB tours to experience the beauty of the island’s coast, where you will be able to explore caves, bays, and witness the island’s amazing wildlife.
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