Fortifications of Guernsey, Saint Martin

Name: Fortifications of Guernsey
Address: Saint Martin, United Kingdom

#15 among attractions in Saint Martin

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Fortifications of Guernsey, Saint Martin

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Facts and practical information

The island of Guernsey has been fortified for several thousand years, the number of defence locations and complexity of the defence increasing with time, manpower and the improvements in weapons and tactics. ()

Coordinates: 49°27'11"N, 2°32'16"W

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Saint Martin United Kingdom

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Day trips

Fortifications of Guernsey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castle Cornet, The St. Pierre Park Hotel, Hauteville House, Our Lady of the Rosary Church.

0.5 miE
Island, Historical place, Museum
Castle Cornet, Saint Peter Port
13 min walk • Nestled on a small islet at the mouth of Saint Peter Port harbor, Castle Cornet stands as a proud sentinel of Guernsey's history. This historic fortress has, for over eight centuries, guarded the strategic Channel Islands, offering visitors today a fascinating glimpse...
1.1 miW
Golf
The St. Pierre Park Hotel, Saint Martin
29 min walk • The St. Pierre Park Hotel or St. Pierre Park Hotel & Golf is a hotel and golf course in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey. The hotel is set in 45 acres of mature parkland and contains a 9-hole par 3 golf course designed by Tony Jacklin, 3 tennis courts and a health suite named Le Mirage Health Spa.
~620 ftS
Historical place, Museum
Hauteville House, Saint Peter Port
3 min walk • Hauteville House is a house where Victor Hugo lived during his exile from France, located at 38 Rue Hauteville in St. Peter Port in Guernsey.
~700 ftW
Church
Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Saint Peter Port
4 min walk • The Our Lady of the Rosary Church Also Notre Dame Du Rosaire church is the name given to a religious building that is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is located in the town of Saint Peter Port in Guernsey, a dependency of the British Crown, part of the Channel Islands.
1.3 miS
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Sausmarez Manor, Saint Martin
33 min walk • Sausmarez Manor is a historic house in Saint Martin, Guernsey.
1.3 miSW
Church
St Martin’s Parish Church, Saint Martin
33 min walk • St Martin's Parish Church, Guernsey is also known as the Saint Martin de la Bellouse and is located in a dip in an ancient village, in the parish of Saint Martin, Guernsey. The earliest reference to a religious building on the site was in 1048.
~690 ftNE
Church
Town Church, Saint Peter Port
4 min walk • The Town Church is also known as the "Parish Church of St Peter Port", "Sancti Petri du Portu" and "Town Church of St Peter, Apostle & Martyr".
0.4 miN
Library
Priaulx Library, Saint Martin
12 min walk • The Priaulx Library, located in St Peter Port, Guernsey, contains the island's principal collection of local and family history.
1.3 miS
Museum
Artparks Sculpture Park, Saint Martin
33 min walk • The ArtParkS Sculpture Park sculpture trail is located in Saint Martin's, Guernsey, Channel Islands, in the grounds of the historic Sausmarez Manor. It shows up to 200 mostly contemporary sculptures every year by approximately 70-80 artists from the United Kingdom and around the world.
0.5 miN
Memorial
Victoria Tower, Saint Peter Port
12 min walk • Victoria Tower is a monument in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey, erected in honor of a visit by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to the island in 1846.
~1440 ftN
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
St James, Saint Peter Port
7 min walk • St James is a former church in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey. After falling out of use, it was converted in 1985 and is now used as a concert and assembly hall. It stands on College Street, roughly opposite Elizabeth College.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fortifications of Guernsey?

Nearby attractions include Hauteville House, Saint Peter Port (3 min walk), Town Church, Saint Peter Port (4 min walk), Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Saint Peter Port (4 min walk), St James, Saint Peter Port (7 min walk).

How to get to Fortifications of Guernsey by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fortifications of Guernsey:

Bus

Town Terminus (3 min walk)
A • Lines: 91, 92 (4 min walk)