Things to do
Things to do in St Peter Port
Guernsey's capital on the harbour: the cobbled High Street, Hugo's Hauteville House, Castle Cornet — and the Channel Islands' clearest water.
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Top things to do in St Peter Port
The harbour town: Victor Hugo's exile, the castle, and the sea.
- Hauteville House — Victor Hugo's exile home (1856–1870): the extraordinary interiors — book the guided tour ahead.
- Castle Cornet — The 800-year-old harbour castle: the museums, the noon gun, the causeway at low tide.
- High Street & the markets — The cobbled shopping street: the Market Building, the independent shops.
- Candie Gardens — The Victorian gardens: the Victor Hugo statue, the harbour views.
- Guernsey Museum (Candie) — The island's story: the archaeology, the art.
- The harbour & marinas — The working port: the ferries, the fishing boats, the waterfront restaurants.
Free things to do in St Peter Port
St Peter Port is generous if your budget isn't. All of these cost nothing or close to it:
- High Street — The cobbled street: free.
- Candie Gardens — The gardens: free.
- Harbour walk — The waterfront: free.
- Castle Cornet (causeway) — The causeway walk: the castle entry is paid.
- Havelet Bay — The town beach: free.
Festivals & the religious calendar
The town's own festivals:
- Liberation Day (9 May) — The island's most emotional day: the cavalcade, the harbour celebrations — 1945 liberation.
- Viaër Marchi (first Monday of July) — The folk festival at Saumarez Park: the traditional crafts, the Guernsey food.
- Christmas (St Peter Port) (December) — The harbour lights, the late-night shopping.
- Guernsey Literary Festival (May) — The book festival — the island's literary heritage (Hugo, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society).
And the national calendar:
- Liberation Day (9 May) — 1945 liberation from German occupation: cavalcade, celebrations — Guernsey's most emotional day.
- Christmas (December) — Festive lights in St Peter Port, Christmas market.
- Viaër Marchi (first Monday of July) — Guernsey's folk festival at Saumarez Park: traditional crafts, food, music.
Exact dates are confirmed yearly — check local listings before booking around a festival.
Sports: Football
Guernsey FC (the Green Lions): the island club in the English non-league pyramid, playing at Footes Lane — the community's team. Cricket: the island's strong club scene; the inter-insular vs Jersey is the rivalry. Sailing and the Channel swims are the water sports.
The island games (Guernsey hosts/competes); the cliff-path running; golf at the Royal Guernsey.
Tickets: official site
What's new in St Peter Port
Liberation Day's 80th anniversaries drive the calendar in milestone years. The cruise tender schedule grows — check the season. Hauteville House's tour slots book ahead.
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Common questions
How many days do I need in St Peter Port?
Two full days covers the highlights above. Add a third for the day trips — see our day-trips guide.
What can I do in St Peter Port for free?
Plenty — see the free list above. The town's festivals and markets are the other great free shows.
When is the best time to visit St Peter Port?
Time it for a festival if you can — the calendar above is the cheat sheet. Otherwise, the shoulder seasons dodge the crowds.
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