While Guernsey may be best known for it's beautiful beaches and stunning outdoor scenery, there are plenty of exciting activities to enjoy indoors. From exploring the island's fascinating history and culture to indulging in some retail therapy, Guernsey offers a diverse range of experiences to suit all interests.
Gin Experience at the Bella Luce
Visit the atmospheric cellar lounge to learn about Wheadon's Gin. Produced in traditional copper stills using locally sourced botanicals, there are a range of experiences available and highly recommended for gin lovers.
Candles workshop
Visit and see craftspeople at work, or try your hand at making your own candle and browse the gift shop for souvenirs.
Guernsey Museum at Candie
Guernsey Museum houses permanent exhibitions showing the Archaeology of Guernsey, Treasures from around the world held in the collection, the Folklore of Guernsey and the Rona Cole Gallery showing 200 works of art. In addition, the museum has a rolling programme of temporary exhibitions each year and the Discovery Room for families with a Cabinet of Curiosities, old-fashioned games to play and the very popular Timewarp that changes theme each year.
La Valette Underground Military Museum
This museum covers Guernsey's military history, including World War One and the German Occupation of the island from 1940-1945, as well as the island's own milita. Set in a complex of air-conditioned tunnels that were built by German forces as a fuel storage for their U-Boats.
Hauteville House
The French writer, Victor Hugo, spent 15 years in exile in Guernsey during the 19th century and his St Peter Port house is well worth a visit. The gardens have also been faithfully renovated and include a kitchen garden, fruit trees and Hugo’s United States of Europe Oak.
St James Concert Hall
This bustling cultural centre is a former church and plays host to a dazzling array of events ranging from live music to club nights, classical performances, community-based events and visual art exhibitions.
German Military Underground Hospital
The underground hospital was carved out of solid rock by slave workers who had been captured by German forces during the occupation of the island in World War Two. The hospital is the largest construction in the Channel Islands at 7,000 square metres.
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