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The headquarters for the German Naval Commander of the Channel Islands during the Second World War. All the important radio signals traffic for the German Forces in the Channel Islands was handled here. Adults £4, student and child 7yrs+ £1.50, under 7yrs free.
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St Jacques, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1SN
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A fascinating insight into Guernsey life during the occupation from 1940 to 1945. Includes an authentic recreation of a street during the occupation and a thought-provoking prison cell. Adults £6, children £3.
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01481 238205
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Les Houards Forest, Guernsey, GY8 0BG
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CLOSED UNTIL APRIL 2021. The largest structural reminder of the German Occupation existing in the Channel Islands, with over 75k square feet of tunnels. Adults £4.50, Child (under 15) £2.50, Under 2s free.
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01481 235261
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Les Eperons, La Vassalerie, St Andrews, Guernsey, GY6 8XR
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A great place to explore with the family…spend time in the Discovery Room with traditional games and toys to play, along with the ‘A Picnic with Renoir’ themed Time Warp area for 2023. With lots of craft supplies and play food for children to enjoy. All this along with permanent and temporary exhibitions.
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01481 726518
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Candie Gardens, Candie Road, St Peter Port, Guernsey , GY1 1UG
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This museum covers all aspects of Guernsey’s history, focusing on WWI, the German Occupation (1940-45) and the island’s Militia. Set in complex tunnels that were built by the Germans as a fuel storage facility for U-Boats. Adults £6, 65+ £4.50, children £3.50.
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01481 722300
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La Valette Underground Military Museum, La Valette, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1AX
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A good place to visit for those interested in Guernsey’s social, economic and cultural history. With The History of Guernsey Life exhibition, extensive costume collection and a museum shop. Adults £6, OAP/student £4, children 7-18yrs £2, under 7s free.
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01481 255384
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Saumarez Park, Saumarez Road, Castel, GY5 7UJ
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The Guernsey Tapestry Gallery houses The Bailiwick of Guernsey Millennium Tapestry, a project that involved the whole community. It illustrates 1000 years of local history in ten panels of embroidered canvas work, each panel covering one century. Adults £5, Children under 16 Free. Check opening times before visiting.
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01481 727106
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St James, College Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 2NZ
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The residence of Victor Hugo during his exile in Guernsey, where many of his masterpieces were written. The house is also a work of art by its layout and décor, designed by Victor Hugo himself. Adults £10, concessions £8, under 18s free.
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01481 721911
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38 Hauteville, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1DG
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Beautiful gardens in the heart of St Peter Port with lawned areas and fish ponds and the most stunning views over St Peter Port harbour, Herm and Sark. Also offers a museum, art gallery, and a cafe housed in a Victorian bandstand.
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Candie Gardens, Candie Road, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1UG