Guernsey with Kids

German Naval Signals HQ
Overview
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.
Business Address
St Jacques, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1SN
German Occupation Museum
Overview
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.
Business Phone Number
01481 238205
Business Address
Les Houards Forest, Guernsey, GY8 0BG
German Underground Hospital
Overview
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.
Business Phone Number
01481 235261
Business Address
Les Eperons, La Vassalerie, St Andrews, Guernsey, GY6 8XR
Guernsey Museum At Candie
Overview
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.
Business Phone Number
01481 726518
Business Address
Candie Gardens, Candie Road, St Peter Port, Guernsey , GY1 1UG
La Valette Underground Military Museum
Overview
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.
Business Phone Number
01481 722300
Business Address
La Valette Underground Military Museum, La Valette, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1AX
National Trust of Guernsey Folk and Costume Museum
Overview
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.
Business Phone Number
01481 255384
Business Address
Saumarez Park, Saumarez Road, Castel, GY5 7UJ
Pleinmont Observation Tower
Overview
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.
Business Address
Pleinmont Headland, Torteval, Guernsey
Candie Gardens
Business Name
Overview
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.
Business Address
Candie Gardens, Candie Road, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1UG