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This restored five-story naval observation tower, built and used by German forces from 1942 to 1945, gives a fascinating insight into the occupation and Hitler’s Atlantic Wall. Only open April to October on Wednesdays and Sundays from 2pm to 4.30pm. Adults £3.00, children £1.50.
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Pleinmont Headland, Torteval, Guernsey
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Stately home with beautiful landscaped gardens, a large duck pond (duck feed available to purchase) and a cafe in the orangery. Farmers Market every Saturday and a ride-on train at weekends and school holidays.
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01481 235571
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Route de Sausmarez, St. Martin, Guernsey, GY4 6SG
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Restored battery gun pit that houses the last of its type in Europe. This French, 10 tonne, 22cm gun was restored by Guernsey Armouries in 1997 and externally, the camouflage has been replaced as original. All work has been carried out as authentically as possible to return the site to its wartime appearance. The Dollman is free to visit.
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Batterie Dollman Gunpit, Pleinmont Headland, Torteval, Guernsey
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A brilliant place to visit with so much to explore, including dressing up for kids, the firing of the noonday gun, endless places to discover and cannons around every corner! Adults £10.50, student and child 7yrs+ £3.
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Castle Cornet, Castle Emplacement, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1AU
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Have fun exploring the remains of the stone walled castle built in the early 13th Century. With a fun bug trail, look out for the numbered icons on site.
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01481 726518
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Chateau Des Marais, Ivy Castle Lane, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 2HX
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Built in 1780, Clarence Battery was built as one of the original outer defences of Fort George. Accessed via cliff paths from St Martin or the foothpath from La Valette, it has great views over Castle Cornet and St Peter Port and a number of things of things to explore including 4 cannons.
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Clarence Battery, Les Terres Point, St Peter Guernsey, GY1 1AX
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This fort was completed in the early 1800’s with three 18 pounder cannons, however, only the cannon emplacements remain today. The fort was was heavily fortified by German forces during World War II and is great for a quick visit.
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Fort Doyle, La Route de la Lande, Vale, Guernsey
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A Martello Tower built in 1804 to defend Guernsey’s west coast. It houses a shipwreck museum and offers spectacular views of the bay and the Hanois Lighthouse. Adults £4, student and child 7yrs+ £1.50. Parking and entry tickets from Guernsey Pearl, directly opposite the causeway.
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Fort Grey, Rue De La Lague, St Pierre du Bois, Guernsey, GY7 9BY
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A Victorian fortification on Vazon Bay headland consisting of a Martello tower and bunkers and casemates constructed by German forces during World War II. A great place to explore with 2 levels and stunning views across the bay.
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Fort Hommet, Fort Hommet Headland, Castel, Guernsey.
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A fascinating chance to step inside a fully restored WWII gun casemate (a structure from which guns are fired). Open Tuesday and Saturdays 2-4:30pm from April to October. Adults £3, Children £1.50.
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Fort Hommet Headland, Castel, Guernsey
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The ruins of this 17th Century fort makes for a great place to explore, with safe rocks to climb (as in rocks not on the side of a cliff!), windows looking out to sea, a gaol and small stone passages, to name just a few.
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Fort Le Marchant, Rue De La Fontenelle, Vale, Guernsey
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A coastal defence fort dating back to 1680. Fun to explore with three 18 pounder cannons and the most stunning views of Guernsey’s west coast.
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Fort Pezeries, Rue De La Varde, Torteval, Guernsey
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Constructed c.1779 it was armed with three 24 pounder guns and was serviced from a powder magazine located some distance from the battery. The battery was altered by the German occupying forces during the Second World War. Young and old will enjoy exploring the gun positions and trenches across the site.
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Grandes Rocques Battery, Grandes Rocques headland, Castel, Guernsey
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This prehistoric passage grave is the largest and most impressive surviving megalithic structure on the island. It was built during the Neolithic period (c.4000-2500BC) and was in use until the last Bronze Age (c.1000BC). The site was discovered in 1811 when human skulls and bones were unearthed. At only 10m in length, it makes for a fascinating visit when on L’Ancresse Common.
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La Varde Passage Grave, L’Ancresse Common, Vale, Guernsey
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A prehistoric passage and chamber grave which you might think is the last place you would take your kids, but ours really enjoy it! Think low ceilings, limited lighting and side chambers with large stones to sit on, they are making up spooky tales within minutes!
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Les Dehus Dolmen, Le Déhus Lane, Vale, Guernsey
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Rousse Headland is home to a fully restored loop-hole tower & battery that was originally built in the 19th Century, and still houses 5 cannons today. Aside from the tower and battery the headland has lots to offer with stunning views of the fishing boats bobbing in the water, a footpath leading you round the coast, great swimming off the stone wall and a welcoming kiosk, making it a great stop off for families.
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Rousse Headland, Vale, Guernsey
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A Second World War bunker transformed from a place of war into a place of peace and beauty using seashells and it is an unexpectedly fun place for a visit with kids. Note it is only open on certain days of the year.
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Fort Hommet, Fort Hommet Headland, Castel, Guernsey.
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The Little Chapel is just as exciting for kids as it is for adults. The miniature size, alongside the beautiful decoration make a walk through the chapel a fascinating adventure for kids.
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The Little Chapel, Les Vauxbelets, St Andrews, Guernsey, GY6 8XY
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15th century castle overlooking the northeast end of the island. With 2 levels to explore, it’s a real-life castle play area for kids. Free entry.
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Vale Castle, Castle Road, Vale, Guernsey, GY3 5TX
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Get ready for an adventure that’s great for kids…hire the key, find the tower, take the 99 steps of the spiral staircase to the top of the tower then marvel at the panoramic views of St Peter Port. And it’s FREE!
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Victoria Tower, Arsenal Road, St Peter Port, Guernsey