Things to do & places to visit in Alderney, United Kingdom

Alderney #131 destination in United Kingdom 2023. Timezone: Europe/London, current date and time: Sunday, May 05, 2024, 21:51.

Top things to do (23)

Top places to visit (17 attractions)

5.0 Alderney Tours (108 reviews)
- Alderney Golfing Trip Alderney Tours
Historical & Heritage Tours • Night Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Day Trips

Visited Alderney on a 2 day golfing trip May 2021 with 20 friends and we used John at Alderney Tours to move us around the Island from the Airport to the Golf Course to the hotel to Restaurants etc. It was literally like having our own personal Chauffer with John for the whole 2 days. Nothing was too much trouble. Even last minute changes to flights, people leaving belongings behind John was on the end of the phone for us the whole time we where there to make sure we could enjoy the Golf and not worry about logistics. The trip ran like clockwork and it was all down to John being so accommodating, This is the second time we have used Alderney Tours for our Golf trip and wouldn't use anyone else. Thanks from us all John for making the weekend such a memorable experience. Keep up the good work and see you in a few months when we're back in Alderney. All the best, Clive and the Guernsey boys. See more..
5.0 Saye Beach (87 reviews)
- The most awesome beach in the world
Beaches

An amazing evening spent on the beach in mid April. Nobody around. The tide was half out and we walked alone across the white sand. Quiet, secluded and breathless sunset. Well worth a visit when on island and it is timeless. Do come and sea. See more..
5.0 Alderney Wildlife Trust - Seabirds Boat Trip (38 reviews)
- Beautiful boat tour around Alderney, with a very knowledgeble guide
Sunday: Boat Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours

We had a wonderful time on the boat around the island. It was a beautiful calm day as we were taken on an hour and a half tour of Alderney. The guide was brilliant and informative about all the features around us, from the natural environment to the WWII bunkers. It was amazing to see all the gannets on their nesting ground, as well as the forts from the perspective of the sea - and all those gun turrets facing us. The boat can have about 12 people on it, and we could all sit down. Please make sure that if you have accessibility problems that you let them know. There was a older person on the boat, and they made lots of effort to ensure he was able to get on safely without stairs. The rest of us were able to go down the stairs. See more..
5.0 Cycle and Surf (36 reviews)
- A perfect way to your the island, and a lovely family run business.
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Bike Tours • Gear Rentals

Hire an e-bike on Alderney! What a fabulous way to explore Alderney. I'd never ridden an e-bike before, but very quickly got the hang of things with a few minutes comprehensive introduction by Andy. We booked the bikes first thing in the morning, and they were all ready for us when we arrived an hour or so later. This is a family business, and everyone was very friendly and helpful. The bikes were all in good condition, with all the kit one needed for a great day out, including maps with suggested routes, saddle bag and lock. I had thought e bikes would be very expensive to hire, but pricing us very reasonable. Everything to like about this place! See more..
5.0 Alderney Coastal Path (23 reviews)
- Wonderful round Ireland experience
Spent More than 3 hours Scenic Walking Areas

A very well signed walk round the island. Around about 18 to 19 km. A path with a mixture of gravel, grass and tarmac. Really well laid out with signpost as well as waymarks. It gives some of the best views of the island especially on the east west and south sides. Plenty of stopping places for sitting down on benches looking at views like the gannets, the forts, the beaches had to stop off at the campsite for ice cream or sandwiches or even pizza. Highly recommend it as a way to see the island how to get to know all the places that you would want to go back to your second visit. Well worth a go. See more..
5.0 Avante Boat Trips (20 reviews)
- Fantastic round island boat trip with Dave.
Boat Rentals

We visited Alderney for 5 nights earlier in May staying in the Braye Beach Hotel. During the stay apart from some lovely coastal walks around the island we had a fantastic boat trip on Avante skippered by Dave. It was a complete round island trip and we saw lots of puffins and gannets which were roosting in the small islands off of Alderney. Dave skilfully navigated the various tidal channels surrounding the island and shared his extensive knowledge of the sea birds and the history of the various defensive forts and bunkers dotted around the coastline. In summary, a safe and very enjoyable trip and one I would strongly recommend to others visiting this lovely island. See more..
5.0 Alderney Wildlife Trust - Activities (1 review)
- See-birds and much more - a must do boat trip around the island
Sightseeing Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Kayaking & Canoeing
A great Wildlife and Heritage boat trip with the Alderney Wildlife Trust to experience the island's seabirds and ecology. The gannets were a joy to see roosting, 'dancing', flying and diving around us. Jack was an excellent guide and shared his knowledge of the variety of seabirds, the challenges and successes of conservation work on the island along with the geology and history of the fortifications that could be seen on the coastline from the boat. Great for all ages and highly recommended. See more..
5.0 Channel Islands Ringing Centre (1 review)
- a really worthwhile week
Sports Camps & Clinics

The only Ringing Centre in the Channel Islands Come on holiday and go home a better ringer! Learn to ring or improve. To sign up for courses please visit our website See more..
4.5 Alderney Museum (201 reviews)
- A lovely museum full of interesting artefacts.
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums

The museum collection on display reveals an island community changing over the years to both external and internal pressures. Alderney has a fascinating history starting with extensive Stone, Bronze and Iron Age activity, with evidence of historically important Roman activity at Longy. The Victorian era brought huge change to Alderney and the landscape is still dominated by Queen Victoria's interest in the island as a defence harbour from the French. Most recently the Second World War had an extreme effect on Alderney when all but a few of the island's inhabitants were evacuated and the island occupied by German forces for the duration of the war. See more..
4.5 St. Anne's Church (76 reviews)
- Large church for small population
Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites

Consecrated in 1850 and built to the design of Sir George Gilbert Scott, this church is one of the finest examples of Victorian architecture in the Channel Islands. See more..
4.5 Alderney Railway (61 reviews)
- Charming! Not to be missed!
Scenic Railroads

Take a ride on this historic railroad that transports visitors along a scenic two-mile stretch in England's Channel Islands. See more..
4.5 The Odeon (46 reviews)
- Brilliant quality upgrade of the monument
Lookouts

The Odeon has been hugely upgraded by the historians of Alderney and many helpers on the island. Such a great building reflecting the island in World War 2. Great information boards and video of the story. Amazing views of the east and beyond. Hugely recommended! See more..
4.5 Alderney Lighthouse (26 reviews)
- Visited the lighthouse - built by a family member
Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lighthouses

Fantastic trip to lighthouse which was built over 100 years by my great grandad. Now automated the old features still remain See more..
4.5 Longis Beach (19 reviews)
- there are so many unspoilt beaches on Alderney and the scenery is breath taking
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Scenic Walking Areas

Alderney is a small island of about 3.5 miles long by 1.5 miles wide, full of wild life and beautiful wild flowers , the gannet colony is amazing, and there are boat rides out to another small island to see puffins. all in all Alderney is a special place, well worth a visit.fly direct from Southampton airport. See more..
4.5 Alderney Ferry Services Limited (13 reviews)
- Great service and fun hosts.
Taxis & Shuttles

We are a 12 seater ferry service which operates 7 days a week out of Alderney to Guernsey, Sark, Herm and the UK See more..
4.5 Corblets Beach (13 reviews)
- Lovely Beach
Spent 2-3 hours Beaches

Approach through the tunnel from the campsite and you will emerge onto silver sands and blue sea (The weather was excellent when we were there. See more..
4.5 The Cambridge Battery (12 reviews)
- Viewed from Afar
Historic Sites • Military Bases & Facilities

This is part of Hitlers fortifications which are very prominent in the Channel Islands, we have visited most of them but this one was to far with no Public Transport to it particullaly being disabled. We did view it from a distance but this is not the same as a visit. It is very difficult for tourists to visit attration such as this and others on the island, for those who want bikes these are available in the town which is up a very steep hill. Alderney needs small buses to make these attractions and the remainded of the island more accessible for Tourists. See more..