and there is an entry charge. This is a good starting point for those wishing to enquire into the history, natural history and heritage of the island. Despite limited space it tells the story of Guernsey from its bedrock upwards.
Visitors are often intrigued to see stone towers on the skyline when approaching St Peter Port by sea. These include Victoria Tower, Elizabeth College, St James’ Centre and church spires. Walking from one to another involves negotiating a network of narrow streets, and if a route can be contrived down to the lovely green space of Trinity Square, then explorations can continue with some sense of order. Along the way some of the financial institutions that take advantage of Guernsey’s low taxation rate can be seen.
A flight of steps near Trinity Square, alongside the Victoria Homes, can be used to climb to a road called Hauteville. Following this back down towards the town centre leads past Victor Hugo’s house, where he lived in exile from France from 1855 to 1870. The uppermost room of Hauteville House, tel 01481 721911, was Hugo’s study, which enjoyed a view of his beloved France on a clear day. Further down the road is the National Trust of Guernsey Victorian Shop and Parlour, where Trust members may be in period costume.
There is another opportunity to take a run at the shops along High Street, or you could follow the South Esplanade to Castle Pier. If you do go this way, watch out for a sculpture telling the story of Othon, a Swiss knight who was a great friend of Edward I, who was granted the Channel Islands for life in 1277. The sculpture is naturally beside the Credit Suisse offices!
St Peter Port Parish Church is generally referred to as the Town Church
Castle Pier has an upper walkway which can be used to reach Castle Cornet, which has an entry charge, tel 01481 721657. The castle grew on a rocky islet to defend St Peter Port and Guernsey. If the castle is visited, the rest of the day might quietly disappear as there is so much to see.
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