St Peter Port Holidays
St Peter Port holidays
Historic St Peter Port nestles against a hillside sweeping down to one of the world's most beautiful harbours, bursting with yachts and fishing boats. The town's collection of narrow lanes and alleyways lead uphill from the sea to a skyline of church steeples and red-painted roof tops, while fine Georgian facades line the quaint cobbled High Street.
Medieval Castle Cornet has stood guard over the town for 800 years and provides a spectacular backdrop to the town. Much of the original architecture remains intact and museums inside cover the maritime and military history, while at midday, two redcoats fire a one-gun salute from the castle's Royal Battery. Hauteville House, where 19th century...
Why Visit St Peter Port?
- Historic castle
- Beautiful gardens
- Hauteville House
- Interesting museums
- Scenic harbour town
- Quaint High Street
- Shopping opportunities
- Fantastic restaurants
- Fantastic restaurants
St Peter Port Travel Guide
Best time to go
Guernsey makes for a fantastic short break and mid-September through to late October is arguably the best time to go.
Travel Information
Guernsey is just a short flight from mainland UK and accessible from a wide range of regional airports or you can travel by fast sea cat from the south coast in around 2½ hours.
Local currency
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Unmissable Experiences
Showing 13 experiences in St Peter Port
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.
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.
Village East
Village East is set back from the road, yet in the town centre area with views of the St Peter Port harbour. Menus to suit all tastes, from sandwiches and salads, fresh fish, shellfish & crab, to steaks, hamburgers, lamb, duck and chicken.
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.
Candie Gardens
This rare example of a late 19th century public flower garden is one of the British Isles' oldest known heated glass-houses. Once part of a private estate, the award-winning, restored Victorian Candie Gardens are amazing and also showcase beautiful flowers, lawns, art gallery, fish ponds and there’s a museum, all with spectacular views over St Peter Port.
The Petit Train
Departing from Albert Pier, the round trip lasts around 40 minutes and is a great way to see Guernsey’s picturesque capital.
Le Nautique Restaurant
Le Nautique Restaurant Guernsey is a truly exceptional seafood restaurant at the heart of Guernsey's picturesque St Peter Port. World-class cuisine, excellent service and a perfect view of the marine, St Peter Port harbour and the smaller islands make Le Nautique an ideal venue for all occasions.
Castle Cornet
Castle Cornet is Guernsey’s ancient harbour fortress which has guarded the harbour for 800 years. There are children’s trails, garden tours and noon-day gun which is fired daily throughout the season. There is four museums housed within the castle and plenty to explore in the grounds. A must-see at midday is the Noonday Gun being fired by gunners in 19th century costume.
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.
Pirate Bay Adventure Golf
Perfect for a family day out or to settle a score with your friends. Tackle the challenging course and find the treasure.
Bluebell Woods
A wonderful place to walk at any time of the year, but particularly in springtime when the woodland floor becomes a carpet of blue flowers beneath the budding tree canopy. Located at the southern end of St Peter Port within walking distance of the town centre.
Victoria Tower
Climb the stairs to the highest point in St Peter Port at Victoria Tower and you are rewarded with panoramic views across the west, north and east coasts of Guernsey.
Pier 17
Located at the end of the Albert Pier with great views of St Peter Port's harbour, Pier 17's modern menu is inspired by fresh and seasonal ingredients, all served up in warm surroundings. The restaurant also has two terraces, one of which overlooks the historic Castle Cornet.
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