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

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.

Guernsey #130 destination in United Kingdom 2023. Timezone: Europe/Guernsey, current date and time: Monday, May 06, 2024, 8:36.

Top things to do (15)

Top places to visit (22 attractions)

5.0 Pembroke Bay (68 reviews)
- White sand loveliness
Spent 2-3 hours Beaches

Lovely beach, great parkrun and looks very popular for swimmers. We had a nice paddle with beautiful soft sand. The Beach House cafe was fab and the beach is really well served by the local busses. Good big carpark here too. See more..
5.0 Guernsey Information Centre (63 reviews)
- Very helpful
Visitor Centers

Very helpful staff in the shop, advised on all manner of attractions and also which bus to catch. For visitors to Guernsey a must go place See more..
4.5 The Guernsey Tapestry (295 reviews)
- Interesting history told through exquisitely embroidered panels
Speciality Museums

The Guernsey Tapestry is a fantastic way to understand the complex history of the islands. Ten panels (all stitched by locals to celebrate the Millenium) beautifully explain the events of each century. An easy to use and understand audio guide adds to the experience (available in English, French and German). A quote from the visitors book 'This was a wonderful way of telling history - I've never seen anything quite like it - don't miss it!' See more..
4.5 Town Church St Peter Port (261 reviews)
- Lovely Guernsey!
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Churches & Cathedrals

We caught the Condor ferry from Poole in Dorset and arrived at St. Peter Port at 12.15. On arrival we had a leisurely walk into the town and found a Costa café. The whole of the town was filled with professional musicians of every genre. The scenery was magnificent. We’ve waited many years to visit the Channel Islands. We’ve not been disappointed. The parish church was a lovely place to visit. See more..
4.5 Vazon Bay (211 reviews)
- visiting a friend
Beaches

I went to visit my friend and i had really nice time. So if someone need a relaxing time this is definitly the right option. See more..
4.5 Jerbourg Point (180 reviews)
- Stunning views especially at dusk
Spent More than 3 hours Lookouts

The views are stunning, but would highly recommend that you visit at dusk to see the moon rising. When we did, it was a red hue and absolutely jaw-dropingly beautiful, one of the most amazing views I have seen. Not sure if it is like that all year round, but if you do get to see it you will be mesmerised. See more..
4.5 Folk & Costume Museum, National Trust of Guernsey (126 reviews)
- Well worth a visit to say the least.
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:15 PM Art Museums

Set within the 18th century sable complex of Saumarez Park, the Folk and Costume museum offers an insight into all aspects of daily life on Guernsey for the past 250 years. See more..
4.5 Pleinmont Observation Tower (124 reviews)
- Amazing Examples of WW2 Architecture
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers

The Channel Islands have many fine examples of the Atlantic Wall. These towers and the gun emplacement are excellent additions to any visit. Didn’t manage to visit when open but got a great walk around and out to tower MP4 half a kilometre away. If you have time, explore the gun emplacement and supporting bunkers and tunnels, very extensive. Need to come back to complete other sites. See more..
4.5 Belvoir Bay Beach (119 reviews)
- Sheltered beach ...but quite a walk to get there
Beaches

Sheltered beach ..smaller and busier than shell bay ...Clean and tidy ..picturesque...a kiosk doing all the basics at good reasonable prices See more..
4.5 Petit Bot Bay Beach (116 reviews)
- Lovely bay on a sunny day nestled between the cliffs
Beaches

Situated on the south of the island Petit Bot is a lovely sheltered bay with a wide expanse of sand at low tide with rocks to explore and swim to. Kayaks and paddle boards are available to hire but most families with children just enjoy the sand or go for a swim. Car parking close to the beach is a challenge but there is roadside parking on the upward side road out of the bay. There is a coastal path either side of the bay too to enjoy a little walk on. Depending on which way the wind is blowing then the beach is very sheltered from the elements. Great spot to soak up some rays. See more..
4.5 Cobo Bay (100 reviews)
- Large expanse of sand.
Beaches

Cannot comment on the swimming, but for walking this is a great bay with a large expanse of sand. There is a car park at the northern end or the circular No 41 and 92 busses run the length of it. The mid section has some amenities such as a small supermarket and fish and chip shop as well as a restaurant pub and hotel, but booking is essential if you want to eat in these during the tourist months. My only complaint was that it was lacking in really good stones to play skimmers, but that’s about it on the negatives front. See more..
4.5 Fermain Bay (69 reviews)
- The walk from St Peter Port will get the heart racing.
Bodies of Water

Fermain Bay is a picturesque inlet which doesn’t get too crowded as it cannot really be reached by car and the walking routes here are not the easiest. We walked the coastal path from St Peter Port and as others have said it is challenging in places with steep inclines and steep declines so probably not recommended for those with mobility issues. When you get there, there’s a nice cafe with plenty of outside tables giving a good sea view and attached toilet facilities. There is also the Fermain Tower, one of the Napoleonic defences that is now holiday accommodation owned and run by the National Trust. There are quite a few pebbles on the beach but areas of sand also and it’s a safe spot to swim. You can also reach it by Fermain Lane from Fort Road but again it’s a steep decline down in places, which then means a steep incline to get back to the main road. This route does take you past the Fermain Valley Hotel, so you could always break the climb up with a coffee here. See more..
4.5 Moulin Huet Bay (62 reviews)
- Fabulous coastal walk
Spent 2-3 hours Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas

The most beautiful walk. Lots and lots of steps, but a wonderful view at every turn. I walked firm Jerborough to ICart point (I think) and caught the bus back. See more..
4.5 St Tugual's Chapel (47 reviews)
- Peaceful
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

A still in use,very small chapel with over one thousand years of history,its grounds containing a small garden with one gravestone. See more..
4.5 Victoria Tower (39 reviews)
- Good views from the top.
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues

Lots of steps up a spiral staircase but the reward of some fine views back over St Peter Port when you make it to the viewing gallery. Key is obtained from the ticket desk in the Guernsey museum after signing the lengthy rules sheet. If you want to add a sense of adventure to your climb you could always do it in the dark as we did as, despite “please make sure you turn off the light switch “ is one of the many rules, we completely missed the switch to the right of the staircase. See more..
4.5 Grandes Rocques Beach (15 reviews)
- Beautiful beach
Beaches

Watched the sun set over the beach. Just lovely. A few people walking their dogs across the beach who were having a great time running across the sand. Beautiful skies as the sun went down, just glorious. Good facilities too, easy to park, and a series of places to eat and drink, but nicely spread so - like most of the island - nothing felt busy or crowded. See more..
4.0 La Vallette Underground Military Museum (593 reviews)
- VERY GOOD MILITARY AND OCCUPATION MUSEUM
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Military Museums

I was really impressed with this underground museum which is housed in tunnels built by the Germans during WW2. There is a very interesting collection of militaria together with a lot of exhibits and information about the Occupation and the hardship suffered by the islanders during the war. We did not visit any other military museums on Guernsey but this one is reasonably priced and only a short walk from the town centre. See more..
4.0 Sausmarez Manor (530 reviews)
- Interesting house
Historic Sites

Sausmarez Manor is still the seat of the seigneurs de Sausmarez since C1205. There are a number of interesting things to do or see whilst you are there;- Historic House tours a Subtropical Garden, a Sculpture Park, a ride on train, Ghost Tours, a Short Golf course, Craft shops See more..
4.0 German Underground Hospital (509 reviews)
- "Atmospheric Tour"
Temporarily closed - Closed until Mar 31, 2023 Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites

The German Military Underground Hospital (Ho.40) and Ammunition Store (Ho.7) is the largest structural reminder of the German Occupation existing in the Channel Islands. This maze of tunnels covers an area of about 6,950 square metres (75,000 square feet). See more..
4.0 Fort Grey Maritime Museum (314 reviews)
- Highly recommended
Temporarily closed - Closed until Mar 21, 2023 Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • History Museums

****Highly recommended to visit*** Very nice experience, we were welcomed by a friendly and informative guide who was passionate about the part of Guernsey history this museum covers. The museum itself is concise, very well organised and offered key info and items of various shipwrecks. Your effort to preserve and beautifully display Guernsey's history is much appreciated. See more..
4.0 Guernsey Museum (270 reviews)
- Brilliant museum
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums • History Museums

Guernsey Museum at Candie is a small, award-winning museum set in beautiful public gardens in St. Peter Port. We have a permanent exhibition of the early history of Guernsey and artworks from the museum collection. Our three other galleries house varied, non-permanent exhibits and displays (please see our website or Facebook page for up-to-date information). Our gift shop is well stocked with local gifts and souvenirs, locally produced art, cards, toys and confectionary. We also sell a large selection of local books both fiction and non-fiction. We have a café on site serving meals, snacks and drinks and a dedicated space for young visitors called the Discovery Room. See more..
4.0 Saumarez Park (154 reviews)
- An excellent spot for a walk - in a wide open space
Parks

A really lovely open park with a mixed set of activities for all ages to enjoy. Circular path round the outside. Japanese pagoda to view the lake filled with ducks. An amazing children’s playground with apparatus for every age. A café to eat at and in the summer a National Trust folklore and costume museum. Well worth a visit! See more..