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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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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 small pine forest which offers trees to climb, rope swings, dens, a watch-house and battery, plus hundreds of blackberries to pick (in season). The watch-house gives the most breathtaking view over Cobo Bay.
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Le Guet, Castel, Guernsey GY5 7PN
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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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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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01481 721657
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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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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 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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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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A beautiful walk from Pembroke and L’Ancresse Bay on an easy-to follow footpath taking in a Loophole Tower, Fort Le Marchant, German Fortifications and with lots of rocks to climb it’s a favourite with our family.
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Pembroke and L’Ancresse Bay, Pembroke, Vale, GY3 5BY
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This walk has it all…a beach, German bunker, a fort with cannons, trees to climb, a meeting place for fairies and the most stunning scenery in all directions. With plenty of benches to take in the view, and ample places to have a picnic, it’s a family must whilst in Guernsey.
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Portelet Beach, Torteval, 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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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