10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in St Peter Port That You Shouldn't Miss

November 23, 2021 Sachiko Swiger

Discover the best top things to do in St Peter Port, United Kingdom including Ben Le Prevost Chocolatier, German Naval Signals HQ, Iris & Dora, Thai Too Guernsey, Hauteville House, Castle Cornet, National Trust of Guernsey Victorian Shop and Parlour, The Guernsey Tapestry, Town Church St Peter Port, Guille-Alles Library.
Restaurants in St Peter Port

1. Ben Le Prevost Chocolatier

14 Mill Street, St Peter Port GY1 1HQ +44 1481 713504 [email protected] http://www.benleprevostchocolatier.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 84 reviews

Ben Le Prevost Chocolatier

Reviewed By properchef

I recently visited Guernsey for a number of reasons, one being to visit Ben in his new shop. And if you like chocolate, this is the place to go. We sampled a few including a bronze winning malt whisky and lapsang souchong truffle. Ben has a passion for flavours and this shines through in award winning Mojito chocolate which won a World Silver ~ probably the nicest chocolate I have tried ~ . Well worth a visit and does mail order too.

2. German Naval Signals HQ

St. Jacques, St Peter Port GY1 1SN +44 1481 726518 http://www.museums.gov.gg
Excellent
83%
Good
16%
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5.0 based on 151 reviews

German Naval Signals HQ

This was the headquarters of the German Naval Commander of the Channel Islands during WWII. The Signals HQ handled all the important radio signals traffic for the German Forces during the Occupation. The bunker complex was completed in 1944 and housed powerful communication equipment and Enigma enciphering machines. Over half the complex has been restored to its wartime appearance with original fixtures, fittings, objects and equipment.

Reviewed By bootsmannsmaat

The German Naval Signal Station is a superbly restored German Naval Command Bunker, with great exhibits with rooms restored as they would have been back in the 1940’s. Well worth spending an hour or two if you are interested in the German Occupation. I have visited several time and will do again the May 2020

3. Iris & Dora

The Studio Ruette Braye, St Peter Port GY1 1PL +44 1481 721375 [email protected] http://www.irisanddora.gg
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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Iris & Dora

We are a small, family run working art studio, creative workshop and gift shop! Visit us to find your inner creativity, learn a new craft, or hone your skills. Supporting local artists, makers and artisans is important to us and we do this by selling their wares and providing them with studio space to run creative workshops and classes. We love watching creativity bloom, whether that be from an experienced maker, or first time pottery painter! All ages and abilities are welcome in our studio, families, friends, celebrations of all kinds, let us help you achieve a little creative victory. Check out our calendar to learn about upcoming classes and workshops, or visit us in person. Pottery painting and gift shop open daily including Sundays and Bank Holidays.

4. Thai Too Guernsey

Mill street 13A 13, St Peter Port GY1 1HG +44 1481 526653 [email protected] https://m.facebook.com/metaguernsey
Excellent
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Thai Too Guernsey

The best Thai food outside Thailand! The brand new Thai Too Restaurant (formerly MĖTA) satisfies true Thai cuisine lovers sitin as well as take away. Enjoy your Thai Cuisine with a perfect match of drinks menu we provide- beer, wine and cocktails go together nicely. Just like Holliday experience!

5. Hauteville House

Victor Hugo's House 38 Hauteville, St Peter Port GY1 1DG +44 1481 721911 hugohouse@cwgy http://maisonsvictorhugo.paris.fr/fr/informations-pratiques/votre-visite-hauteville-house-guernesey
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 692 reviews

Hauteville House

Author Victor Hugo's home while living in Guernsey during a 15-year self-imposed exile.

Reviewed By hedgehoghale

fascinating house and well worth a visit the tour guide was very informative the renovations are wonderful the hose itself is amazing and gardens are lovely to great views

6. Castle Cornet

St Peter Port +44 1481 726518 [email protected] http://www.museums.gov.gg/article/101089/Castle-Cornet
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,477 reviews

Castle Cornet

An 800 year old castle that boasts incredible views of the whole East coast of Guernsey and across to the other islands of Herm, Sark and Alderney. Steeped in history that includes the English civil war and the German Occupation of the castle and islands during the second world war. There are four museums on military history, the RAF and the story of the castle and a new maritime museum hoping to be unveiled later in 2021. The grounds and gardens benefit from a full-time castle keeper tending the historic gardens and keeping it looking beautiful. The daily noon-day gun firing of a 32 pound cannon by a gunner in traditional 19th century uniform is the highlight of any visit and can be accompanied by a castle tour in the morning, tea in the cafe and relaxing in the sunshine!

Reviewed By 748markb748 - Nottingham, United Kingdom

Castle cornet has a fascinating history, great for kids for look around and for adults also, Remember to be there fro the noon day gun firing, 3 museums in one, local Militia, castle history, and the 201 squadron, long walk to it though.

7. National Trust of Guernsey Victorian Shop and Parlour

26 Cornet Street, St Peter Port GY1 1LF +44 1481 728451 [email protected] http://www.visitguernsey.com/attractions/detail.aspx?attractionid=177
Excellent
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4.5 based on 84 reviews

National Trust of Guernsey Victorian Shop and Parlour

The National Trust Victorian Shop will be closed at present for renovation work to be undertaken. The National Trust of Guernsey Victorian Shop and Parlour is one of the oldest properties in St Peter Port complete with its wooden reed shutters dating back to 1760. Situated within the line of the town walls, this little shop proudly displays packaging from a bygone era and a Victorian Parlour. Sweets are still sold by the quarter. Items for sale include teas and preserves, items handcrafted in Guernsey, a wide selection of hand knitted tea cosies. local souvenirs, tea towels, cards, books and toys. Old local coinage, first day covers, used stamps, books, postcards, linen, bric-a-brac, second hand books and wooden buttons fill the Collectors’ Corner. We are sole stockists of knitting patterns designed locally: Cobo Alice, Cobo Fred dolls and Puffin. The shop is open from Easter until the end of September and nine days prior to Christmas.

Reviewed By geminivxs - Eastleigh, United Kingdom

Traditional sweet shop lots of original artefacts coupled with old fashioned sweets for sale and local handicrafts. The shop is unaltered since Victorian times free to enter and the friendly assistant a mine of local information.

8. The Guernsey Tapestry

St James, College Street, St Peter Port GY1 2NZ +44 1481 727106 [email protected] http://www.guernseytapestry.org.gg/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 287 reviews

The Guernsey Tapestry

The Guernsey Tapestry is a fantastic way to understand the complex history of the islands. Ten panels (all stitched by locals to celebrate the Millenium) beautifully explain the events of each century. An easy to use and understand audio guide adds to the experience (available in English, French and German). A quote from the visitors book 'This was a wonderful way of telling history - I've never seen anything quite like it - don't miss it!'

Reviewed By richardJ5158RB - Dukinfield, United Kingdom

Told of the Guernsey Island history, really nice that every community on the island got involved in the tapestry

9. Town Church St Peter Port

Church Square, St Peter Port GY1 2LD +44 1481 714014 [email protected] http://www.townchurch.net
Excellent
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4.5 based on 253 reviews

Town Church St Peter Port

Reviewed By Rossergruffydd - Glasgow, United Kingdom

The doors were still open after 5pm and you enter into a spacious and well lit area with a section set aside for quiet prayer and contemplation. A cheap guide leaflet gives you a tour with an unusually large number of commemorative plaques on the walls celebrating the many achievements of the Guernsey folk with names that echo in the street names of the town. A rather good little shop selling higher grade items which you are trusted to pay for.

10. Guille-Alles Library

Market Street, St Peter Port GY1 1HB +44 1481 720392 [email protected] http://www.library.gg
Excellent
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Guille-Alles Library

Guernsey's largest public library has served the public since 1882 from the heart of St. Peter Port. Services on offer include the borrowing of books, DVDs, CDs, printed music, jigsaw puzzles and a growing electronic library. A growing cultural hub, the library supplies stock to community libraries throughout the island, hosts community events and has an increasing emphasis on culture and learning

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