With its mild weather and seaside setting, Guernsey is a popular holiday destination for many British citizens. Tourism is well developed on the islands and arranging trips to the attractions in the bailiwick is easy.

The main gateway to the group of islands is the capital of Guernsey, Saint Peter Port. The town still has the character of a traditional fishing village, with narrow streets and slopes overlooking the sea. It is also the site of the historic Castle Cornet, the main landmark of Guernsey Island.

Also on Guernsey Island is the parish of Saint Martin. Here, visitors can visit the parish’s beaches and explore the coastline through beautiful walks around Moulin Huet and Petit Bôt.

In the western part of Guernsey, in the parish of Saint Pierre du Bois, lies Rocquaine Bay. It has a couple of good beaches and is home to the Fort Grey Maritime Museum, which features the shipwrecks of the Channel Islands as well as its naval history. At low tide, visitors can easily access Lihou Island from the bay via a causeway.

The other bailiwick island of Alderney is a popular destination as well. Aside from the stunning wide open countryside, Alderney has a high number of pubs for its size. It is also the premier destination for e-gaming in the bailiwick.

The car-less island of Sark, also called Sercq, Sèr or Cerq, has a number of visitor attractions worth seeing. Aside from the spectacular and rugged natural surroundings, Sark features La Seigneurie Gardens, with their beautiful grounds located around a 17th century manor. 

For a territory of its small size, the Bailiwick of Guernsey has a lot of historic landmarks and interesting attractions, some of which date back to the prehistoric age.

Guernsey has many structures dating back to the Neolithic age. Two menhirs, or carved standing stones, are famous attractions on Guernsey Island: the Grandmother of Chimqiere, located in Saint Martin, and the Grandmother, located in Castel.

Some of the more prominent landmarks of Guernsey are the many castles, towers and forts which dot the often rugged coastline. Castle Cornet is a popular one as it is located in Saint Peter Parish. The castle was built during the reign of King Stephen and now houses the Royal Guernsey Militia Museum. Other structures of note are Vale Castle in Saint Sampson and Fortress Rousse, located along the west coast.

While the Germans never made it to Britain during WWII, they occupied the Channel Islands. Remnants of the occupation are now found in German Underground Hospital in the Parish of Saint Andrew and the German Occupation Museum in Forest.

The island of Sark has a number of natural curiosities which are worth venturing to. One such attraction is La Coupée, a narrow isthmus which links Sark to a small offshore island called Little Sark. The ruggedly beautiful caves of Sark, the Boutique Caves and the Gouliot Caves, are famous attractions, with some of the caves only accessible when the tide is low.

Famous French writer Victor Hugo lived in Guernsey and his house now stands as a landmark on the island. Located in Saint Peter Port, Hauteville House was once home to the author and is said to be where he wrote the Toilers of the Sea.

Entertainment in Guernsey comes in the form of the usual English pubs as well as lively bars which serve cocktails, ciders and a number of local brews. Two of the most recommended drinks are the local Randalls beer and Guernsey cider.

There are venues for drinks, live music, dancing and even cabaret. There are also karaoke bars and places where open-mic sessions are held. Most of these night-time entertainment joints can be found in the bailiwick’s capital of Saint Peter Port. In the summer, and in most parishes outside Saint Peter Port, most hotels offer in-house entertainment so visitors do not need to venture far to get their nightlife fix.

The island of Alderney is a particularly popular place for night-time entertainment in the bailiwick. It has the highest number of local pubs and watering holes for its size, as well as several establishments for e-gambling.

Visitors will find that for most locals, evening entertainment consists of a quiet walk along the beach, along Cobo Bay, for example. A relaxing evening may begin with watching the beautiful sunset by the beach along with dinner in the form of fish and chips. Films are also an entertainment option and locals head to the cinema in Amherst to see the latest releases.

Those visiting in the winter need not worry as the Guernsey Eisteddfod Society Annual Festival is held every January and lasts through to March. The festival started around 80 years ago and features the best of the arts on the island.

Guernsey takes advantage of the freshest seafood and produce which is easily obtainable from the Channel Islands’ pristine seas and rich farms. As a result, a number of great seaside restaurants, French-style bistros and even contemporary dining venues are available to visitors. Aside from the usual British fare, restaurants in Guernsey also cater to those looking for international cuisine, ranging from French, Spanish and Italian, to Indian and Chinese.

Summer is the best time to hunt for great culinary experiences in Guernsey and luckily for tourists, finding good cuisine here is easy. Summer is the season for al fresco dining as seaside restaurants set up chairs and tables right on top of cliffs with spectacular views of Guernsey’s coastline. Heading inland, visitors will find a number of farm houses which offer leisurely dining at reasonable prices.

One popular seaside eatery is Crabby Jack, located on Guernsey’s western coast with perfect views of the sunset. It has a dance floor which becomes the place to be at night. A bistro that makes remarkably delicious seafood is the Fermain Beach Café, which prepares some of the best crab sandwiches and scallops on the island.

Visitors to Guernsey need to try the exceptionally good local dishes. Guernsey gâche is local bread which contains mixed peel, raisins and sultanas. As for main courses, rose veal in Guernsey is especially popular and a must-taste. Ormer casserole is basically a seafood stew with pork. Another seafood favourite is spider crab, which is usually eaten with bread and butter.