Friday, April 11, 2025 – Photo of the Day – Saint Peter, Guernsey

Where in the World Are We?

We are in Saint-Peter, Guernsey, in the English Channel.

ST. PETER PORT, GUERNSEY
Where the “action” is found
The picturesque capital of Guernsey proves that you don’t have to go to the Caribbean for white sand and crystal clear water. St Peter Port is wonderfully pretty and atmospheric, with blooming floral displays, tiny stone churches, and brightly painted boats. Moreover, summers are mostly sunny and comfortable, so you don’t have to worry about the weather.

As the capital of Guernsey, St. Peter Port is where the action is. This mainly takes the form of strolling the cobbled streets, stopping every now and then to admire and perhaps photograph the stunning views.

Once French (original name: St. Pierre Port), the town is at least 800 years old, with the stone castle and maze-like streets to prove it. Once you have made your way up to the ancient castle, make it like a local and find refreshment with cream tea, washed down perhaps with a glass of cider! If the weather is on your side, there is undoubtedly no more invigorating pastime than hiking up to the spectacular Guernsey cliffs, taking in stunning views of wildflowers, sandy beaches, and English Channel views.

For those who want to spread their wings a little further, the tiny island of Herm is just a 20-minute boat ride away, and homes no cars, one pub, a few cows, some puffins and about 50 people. Don’t be fooled by St Peter Port’s nostalgic exterior. The seaside town has made a name for itself as a foodie heaven, with everything from beach huts to Michelin-starred restaurants offering sumptuous, locally sourced fare.

SIGHTS
• Castle Cornet Victor
• Hugo House
• Town Church
• German Naval Signals HQ
• La Vallette Underground Military Museum
• Guernsey Tapestry Gallery
• Guille-Alles Library
• Candie Gardens
• Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery

SHOPPING AND CUISINE
The shop windows on the High Street and the Pollet are sparklingly clean and filled with local goods and more recognisable regional shops.

The high street twists through some St. Peter Port back lanes and flows up and downhill into the beautiful Market Square.

In the centre of St. Peter Port, where most of Guernsey’s shops are located, you can buy everything from UK brands, designer fashions, and high-class jewellery to unique, locally made goods you cannot find anywhere else. The beautiful port town is wonderfully compact and easily explored on foot.

Today’s Excursion – Castle Cornet and Town walk
We discover the charm and history of St. Peter Port, including the iconic, ancient Castle Cornet. We enjoyed seeing the legendary, 800-year-old Castle Cornet and its many museums housed within.

Town Walk
We began our St. Peter Port walking tour and learned the incredible history of this bustling place that has been an active port since Roman times. The harbor’s remoteness from France and safe anchorage have made it a significant destination among the Channel Islands. We enjoyed the picturesque harbor’s cobblestone streets, charming alleys, and regal buildings.

Castle Cornet
Castle Cornet was initially built on a smaller island, but was connected to Guernsey with a raised walkway in the 19th century. The tiered castle appears as a fortified village just beyond the forest of masts in the bustling Fish Quay. Castle Cornet has seen many iterations over the centuries, as it has been built, destroyed, and rebuilt from Medieval to Tudor to World War 2 and has remnants of these and other periods. The original castle was begun in the 13th century as an English fortification against the French following the loss of Normandy. Over the centuries, the castle has served as a prison, a garrison, and even an arsenal.

Militia Museum
Several museums have fascinating museum collections on this small fortified island, including the 201 Squadron RAF (Guernsey’s Own) Museum and the Militia Museum. Spend an hour and a half at Castle Cornet, visiting the “Story of Castle Cornet” exhibition or perhaps just wandering the buildings and four small gardens, including an apothecary’s garden and a
kitchen garden.

MOTOWN
TONIGHT’S FAREWELL SHOW

Join Silversea Singers in an upbeat, fast-paced performance featuring this iconic music style, alongside our Silversea Dancers with some stylish moves. Let us transport you back to the renowned Motown era, with memorable music ranging from the Supremes to the Temptations.