Chateau des Marais, Saint Martin

#22 among attractions in Saint Martin

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The Chateau des Marais is a protected chateau in Saint Sampson, Guernsey. The colloquial name is Ivy Castle. A moated medieval castle dating from before the 12th-century. ()

Coordinates: 49°28'18"N, 2°32'19"W

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Saint Martin United Kingdom

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Chateau des Marais – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The St. Pierre Park Hotel, Town Church, Priaulx Library, Victoria Tower.

1.4 miSW
Golf
The St. Pierre Park Hotel, Saint Martin
36 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.
1.2 miS
Church
Town Church, Saint Peter Port
31 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".
0.9 miS
Library
Priaulx Library, Saint Martin
23 min walk • The Priaulx Library, located in St Peter Port, Guernsey, contains the island's principal collection of local and family history.
0.9 miS
Memorial
Victoria Tower, Saint Peter Port
23 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.
1 miS
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
St James, Saint Peter Port
27 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.
1.3 miSE
Harbor
Saint Peter Port Harbour, Saint Peter Port
34 min walk • Saint Peter Port Harbour is located in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey. It was a natural anchorage used by the Romans which has been changed into an artificial harbour that is now the island's main port for passengers. Loose cargo, liquids and gas are shipped to and from St Sampson's harbour.
1 miS
Piers and boardwalks
St Julian's Pier, Saint Peter Port
25 min walk • St Julian's Pier is a pier in Saint Peter Port Harbour, Guernsey. The pier runs from the base of St Julian's Avenue, where a roundabout is now located, eastwards.
1.1 miN
Neighbourhood
Braye du Valle, Saint Martin
28 min walk • The Braye du Valle is the area between the main Island of Guernsey and Le Clos du Valle, which was a tidal island to the north.
1.2 miSW
Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Footes Lane, Saint Martin
31 min walk • Footes Lane is a multi-use sports stadium in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey and is the main sports venue on the island. It has a capacity of 5,000 with 720 seated. The stadium is the national stadium of the Bailiwick of Guernsey.
0.7 miN
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
The Track, Saint Martin
19 min walk • The Track is a multi-use stadium in Saint Sampson, Guernsey. It is the home ground of association football team Belgrave Wanderers and is also used to host Guernsey official football team's home Muratti games.
1 miN
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
The Corbet Field, Saint Martin
25 min walk • The Corbet Field is a multi-use stadium in St Sampson, Guernsey. It is currently used for football matches and Crown Green Bowling.