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Things to do in St Peter Port, Channel Islands: The Best Museums
Discover the best top things to do in St Peter Port, United Kingdom including German Naval Signals HQ, Castle Cornet, The Guernsey Tapestry, La Vallette Underground Military Museum, Guernsey Museum, The Gallery, Quay Gallery.
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1. German Naval Signals HQ
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 151 reviews
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
2. Castle Cornet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,477 reviews
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.
3. The Guernsey Tapestry
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4.5 based on 287 reviews
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
4. La Vallette Underground Military Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 568 reviews
Reviewed By nickanandy1 - West Sussex, United Kingdom
The museum is very informative about the German occupation of the Channel Islands especially Guernsey The harshness of the period and the resilience of the islanders
5. Guernsey Museum
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4.0 based on 251 reviews
Guernsey Museum at Candie is a small, award-winning museum set in beautiful public gardens in St. Peter Port. We have a permanent exhibition of the early history of Guernsey and artworks from the museum collection. Our three other galleries house varied, non-permanent exhibits and displays (please see our website or Facebook page for up-to-date information). Our gift shop is well stocked with local gifts and souvenirs, locally produced art, cards, toys and sweeties. We also sell a large selection of local books both fiction and non-fiction. We have a café on site serving meals, snacks and drinks and a dedicated space for young visitors called the Discovery Room.
Reviewed By wendym232 - Bolton, United Kingdom
Enjoyable hour spent wandering round the museum, very informative Well worth a visit to the special exhibition, we were there when the life of a solider exhibition was on and it was very interesting and thought provoking
6. The Gallery
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
7. Quay Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
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