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The Complete Guide to Alderney
2019
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The Journey of Discovery Begins 5
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Island Hopping 6
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Helen e, An ne -Isabelle Unmissable Highlights 10
Volunteers
an d The Visitor Centre Walking in Alderney 12
Wild Alderney 14
Where the Past Comes Alive 16
A Taste of Alderney 18
Meet the Islanders 20
A Year of Festivals and Events 22
Starry Skies 26
Cycling in Alderney 28
An Island Playground 30
Beach Guide 34
Island Map 36
Where to Stay 38
Eat and Drink 50
Getting Around and Tours 53
Where to Shop 55
Air and Sea Links 60
Tour Operators 63
Correct at time of going to print.
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South Cliffs
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No crowds, no queues...
just breathtaking scenery and
unspoilt beaches.
Just a stone’s throw from the south coast of
England lies the beautiful island of Alderney.
With no crowds, no queues and no traffic
jams our small island is often described as
the ‘hidden gem of the Channel Islands’ and
offers a warm, peaceful and relaxing escape
for you to enjoy.
At just one and a half miles wide and three
and a half miles long, you are never far from
the charming town centre of St Anne or our
beautiful coastline. You can walk the stunning
cliff paths, enjoy our quiet, uncrowded sandy
beaches or tuck into our local produce. Go
birdwatching, rockpooling or explore our
history. Be entertained by a wide variety of
events or simply enjoy a night of stargazing
under our truly dark skies.
There is no other place in the world like
Alderney. It’s a friendly island with an easy
pace of life, where children can still roam free.
Whether you are discovering Alderney
for the first time or returning to our island
paradise, Alderney has something to offer
for everyone.
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United Kingdom
Southampton
Poole
Discover Ald
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Alderney
English Channel begins
Alderney is the closest of all the
Channel Islands to the UK with
direct routes from the south coast
and our neighbouring island of
Cherbourg
Guernsey is also within easy reach.
Dielette You’ll find travelling by air to Alderney a
friendly and personal experience. Where else
Guernsey
would you be welcomed on to your plane by
the pilot and find you have your very own
window seat! Seeing the island from above
is a magical moment and once landed our
small airport terminal will offer you a warm
and friendly welcome.
If you are coming by sea you would have
Jersey just over an hour’s boat ride from Guernsey
or Normandy and as you arrive in Alderney’s
harbour, don’t assume you’ll be greeted by
the sight of a large port, our quaint harbour
instantly gives you a feel for the island.
France
FIND OUT MORE
To find out more on how to get
here go to: visitalderney.com
St Malo
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Island hopping
Hop from
island to
island
Jersey
Jersey is the largest and southernmost of the
Channel Islands and offers an extraordinary
variety of landscapes from beaches to
coastal paths and charming villages to the
capital of Saint Helier. Whether it’s the view
from a 12th century castle, a beach walk
along Jersey’s unspoilt coastline or taking
time to watch the sun sink into the sea over
St. Ouen’s Bay, Jersey is a perfect stop off on
your island hopping holiday.
Jersey Information Centre 01534 859000
info@jersey.com
Herm
#islandhop
One of the smaller of our sister islands, Herm
offers coastal paths, beautiful beaches and
coves and award winning gardens. Life on
Herm is tranquil with only a couple of tractors
and no cars on the island, sample it yourself
Guernsey
with a hop over from Guernsey.
From their stunning south coast cliffs to Guernsey has a unique heritage and offers a
Herm Information Centre 01481 750000
white sandy beaches, cobbled streets of their range of excellent museums.
charming capital to its fabulous restaurants, Visit during April and May and join in the
Guernsey offers a unique and diverse holiday Heritage Festival, or in early autumn when
destination or day trip. Guernsey hosts its annual Food Festival - a
One of the best ways to explore Guernsey is real culinary treat for food lovers.
on foot, with almost 30 miles of cliff paths that So hike the cliffs or relax on their beaches,
weave around the spectacular south coast. dine out in one of the seaside restaurants or
Sark Stop off at Moulin Huet and enjoy the same simply sit back and watch the world go by,
With only 600 residents the pace of life on unspoilt views that inspired Renoir to paint the choice is yours.
Sark is relaxed, with no cars the best way here in the 19th century. Why not visit during
to see the island is by bike or horse-drawn Guernsey Information Centre 01481 723552
their spring and autumn walking festivals
carriage. enquiries@visitguernsey.com
and join a guide to find out more about its
Sark Information Centre 01481 832345 fascinating history.
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A getaway that extracts you
from modern life
Antonia Windsor - The Telegraph
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Un m is a b l e h igh l igh ts Alderney Railway
Alderney has the only working railway in the Channel
Aldern ey Bell Tower
Alderney
Bell Tower
The Parish Church of
St Anne is home to a
glorious peal of twelve
‘Taylor’ bells which are
rung by a dedicated
Islands. It used to carry stones from the quarries to sites
back in the 19th century. Nowadays, the old wagons team of nearly two
have been replaced by London Underground carriages dozen volunteers.
to carry visitors from Braye Station to Mannez Station It is the only peal of twelve bells
at the east end of the island. It runs every Sunday from in the Channel Islands.
May to September along with every Saturday in July and The bells sound out over the
August. There is also an extra train every Wednesday Alderney Lighthouse town for both secular and
in June and September. For times please call into the Mannez Lighthouse was commissioned in 1912, after the religious events. Ringing a
Visitor Information Centre during your stay. SS Liverpool ran aground in the adjacent Cats Bay. In tower bell requires many hours
Adults £6 / Children £3 return conjunction with Alderney’s other lighthouse, Casquets and of practice in order to achieve
alderneyrailway@suremail.gg alderneyrailway.com the French Cap de La Hague lighthouse, Mannez stands sufficient mastery of the timing
guard at the northern approach to the Channel Islands with its and to be able to generate
Alderney Bayeux hazardous fast flowing waters. The 32m high building used to the intricate patterns required.
have a light range of 24 nautical miles and the two impressive Ringing and non-ringing visitors
Tapestry Finale
fog horns could be heard over 12 nautical miles away. The are always welcome to a
The Alderney Library is lighthouse is now electrified and the fog horn redundant but practice on 5pm Monday and
the home of Alderney’s the black and white tower remains a key landmark. Tours 10am Saturday.
famous Bayeux Tapestry are available every Sunday at 3pm from May to September. alderneybells.com
Finale, a 3m panel that Adults £4 / Children £3
completes the story of the
unfinished Bayeux Tapestry.
Alderney Museum Alderney Cinema
It was stitched by over 400 Visitors to the island are
residents and visitors during The award winning museum provides a history of the island
charmed by the ‘step back in
2012 and was unveiled in April from the pre-historic period to the present day. There are many
time’ feel of watching a film
2013 by the Curator of the fascinating displays including an extensive display of Alderney’s
whilst on holiday in Alderney.
Bayeux Tapestry. The panel Elizabethan wreck and recent discovery Roman remains. Ask
The small cinema seats only
shows the major events from the volunteer staff anything - they will be delighted to help!
ninety people and until recently
the conclusion of the Battle Open April to October, Mon to Fri 10-12noon and 2.30-4.30pm,
still broke for half-time while
of Hastings on 14th October Sat and Sun 10-12noon. By request at other times. 01481 823222
the projectionist changed the
1066 to the coronation of Adults £3 / Children Free alderneysociety.org
film reel. It is run by enthusiastic
William the Conqueror in Ride on the
volunteers and usually opens
Westminster Abbey on Channel Islands’ on a Monday and Thursday
Christmas Day 1066. Entry is only working evening. Tickets can be bought
free to the Library. Talks can railway from the Movies and Music shop
be arranged by contacting a few doors up, or purchased
Kate Russell on 01481 823366 at the Box Office half an hour
or j.kate@cwgsy.net before a showing. Adults £6 for
alderneybayeuxtapestry.com Aldern ey Cinema non-members aged 15 and over,
£4 for under 15s.
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Self-Guided Walks
Discovering Alderney by foot is the Our nine self-guided walking
best way to explore the island’s leaflets are free to pick up
breathtaking scenery. from the Visitor Information
Centre. Each walk, suited to all
Woodland, grassy commons, heaths, beaches walking abilities, provides you
and ponds are all connected by a network of with history and interesting
over 40 miles of winding paths and tracks. Many facts along the way.
of these are ancient trails, first created over a
thousand years ago to give farmers access to
their land across that of their neighbours.
A walk on Alderney never gets boring. History The Coast Path
has shaped the landscape over the centuries Challenge
and the island offers a fantastic playground for Our well-marked coastal path
walkers and explorers alike, with bunkers, forts offers 10 miles of breathtaking
and Neolithic remains. Wildlife is abound on our sea views with countless
peaceful rock with a surprise awaiting you at photo opportunities. The walk
every turn. will take about 5 hours at a
good pace. If taken at a more
Whether you choose to make your own way or
leisurely stride you can spend
follow one of our self-guided walks your senses
a whole day winding along this
will be awakened by the scent of gorse in flower,
stunning route, hopping down
the taste of a ripe autumn blackberry, the call of
onto beaches or stopping off
an oystercatcher or the feel of the wind on your
at The Old Barn by Longis Bay
skin. Walking on Alderney evokes your senses
for lunch. Every path marker
and makes you feel alive.
along the way has a letter on
it. You can choose to enter
the ‘challenge’, decipher what
words they spell and claim
Whilst out exploring your certificate if correct!
the island, you will
always be close to a
bench to rest upon
and admire the ever
changing view. FIND OUT MORE
Download the self-guided
En joy the sea air walks at: visitalderney.com
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Wild Alderney
Alderney may be a tiny island but
it offers a wide diversity of habitats
and species. If you wonder which
season is the best to visit Alderney
to see wildlife, the answer would be
that they all are!
Spring
Early spring is the exciting time of ‘firsts of the
year’: the first swallow, the first bluebell, the
first butterfly. As days lengthen, many migrants
return to the island. Some will stay and breed,
others will continue on their way further north.
This time of the year is ideal to enjoy the coast
covered by colourful flowers and see our
nesting seabirds, especially our iconic gannets
and puffins from the cliffs or out on a boat.
Blond e Hedgehog
Summer
Bats and our very own blonde hedgehogs
are out during the summer nights. The
EXPERIENCE
weekly nocturnal guided tours are a not-to- WILD ALDERNEY
be-missed walk for anyone wanting to meet
these fascinating creatures. With the days 1 VISIT THE GANNET COLONY
getting warmer, the profusion of wildflowers
2 GO BLONDE HEDGEHOG
attracts numerous butterflies and moths, like HUNTING
the rare Glanville fritillary. You may even spot
our only reptile, the slow worm whist visiting 3 ENJOY A SEA BIRD SAFARI
the Wildlife Bunker on the southern cliffs.
4 WALK THE COAST TO SEE
DOLPHINS AND SEALS
Autumn
Autumn is a season of surprises. Thousands 5 TAKE PART IN THE MIGRATION
of passerines and a good number of raptors, WATCH
waders and waterfowl pass through the
island on their journey to their wintering
sites. The easterly winds sometimes bring a
Winter
rare visitor to our shores. It’s certainly one of
When winter arrives Alderney provides food
the most exciting times in the year for any
and shelter for many species who seek its
birder or naturalist.
mild climate, including moths and butterflies
who shelter in the historic forts and bunkers.
Visit The Alderney Wildlife Trust in Victoria On a windswept coastal walk you might
Street, a locally run and independent see a pod of dolphins or a seal feeding in
charity safeguarding Alderney’s wildlife for a sheltered bay. It’s also at this time of the
all to enjoy alderneywildlife.org. year that the first breeding seabirds return
Go to alderneybirdobservatory.org to Alderney announcing that spring is just
for latest bird sightings. around the corner!
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Whceormeesthaelivpeast
The peace and tranquillity that is so
Pick up keys
from the AWT to
explore the German
observation tower
characteristic of Alderney belies a ‘The Odeon’
history that was anything but serene.
The strategic position of Alderney in the HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS
English Channel, some 60 miles due south
of Portland Bill and just eight miles from 1 ALDERNEY SOCIETY MUSEUM’S TALKS
the French coast, has long been understood
and exploited as early as 300AD when the 2 CAMBRIDGE BATTERY AT FORT TORGIS
Romans built the small fort known as ‘The The 'Nun nery' 3 WWII STRONGPOINT AT BIBETTE HEAD
Nunnery’ at Longis Bay.
4 THE WATERMILL IN THE BONNE TERRE
Throughout the Medieval and Tudor periods, and batteries were built to
military defences were essential parts of defend Alderney against 5 A TRILOGY OF SHORT WWII FILMS AT THE
Alderney’s life. Privateering, or licensed a potential French attack. ALDERNEY WILDLIFE TRUST
piracy on shipping belonging to the enemies During WWII the population 6 HERITAGE EVENTS 19 APRIL - 10 MAY
of the Crown, provided much of Alderney’s was evacuated to the
income during the 18th century, a time when UK and did not begin to 7 INTERNATIONAL MARITIME HISTORY
the island’s many fine Georgian properties return until late 1945. SYMPOSIUM 5 - 6 SEPTEMBER
were built. Whilst they were away, 8 HOMECOMING DAY 15 DECEMBER
During the early Victorian period, a wide German occupying forces
project of fortification took place on the constructed an uncountable
island. The Breakwater and numerous forts number of bunkers and
defences against invasion
using forced labour. Those
returning faced hardship
and uncertainty, showing
indomitable spirit and
resourcefulness as they
slowly rebuilt their island
home. Homecoming Day is
remembered each year on
December 15.
Each wave of occupation
has left indelible vestiges
offering visitors the most
interesting lesson of history FIND OUT MORE
as well as a wide exploration Learn more about our fascinating
history at visitalderney.com
playground.
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Foraging
Alderney’s mix of salt-sprayed
grasslands and woodlands make
it a veritable cornucopia of
wild edibles. From rummaging
in rock pools for shellfish and
sampling seaweeds to nibbling
on the wild ancestors of
common vegetables there is
plenty to discover if you have a
taste for adventure.
Alderney is bursting with flavour.
From local produce and rich creamy Hedge Veg
milk to seafood straight from the As you travel around the
islands clear waters, all of which is island you’ll often see boxes
and small stalls set up at the
stocked across the island’s shops
roadside. Known locally as
and can be enjoyed in our delightful ‘hedge veg’, you can buy a
cafes and restaurants. range of local produce usually
grown or made by the owners
Kiln Farm of the homes that the stalls
Located on the East coast of the island, Kiln Farm sit outside. From fruit and
is a family run farm providing the island with the vegetables, to flowers and
freshest dairy and meat products. With their very eggs, home-made jams and
own Farm Shop located on Victoria Street and chutneys they’re all for sale.
supplying local eateries it is easy to try and taste The stalls are unmanned and
this fabulous local produce. everything sold is done so
on trust. Just simply put the
Alderney Free Range Pigs
amount due in the moneybox
The herd of rare-breed Oxford Sandy and
provided.
Blacks which enjoy a free range life at the
Giffoine behind the airport are always a
pleasure to watch. Because of the way they
are reared, naturally weaned and allowed
to forage, the pork from these pigs is
exceptional. It is available to buy from the
islands supermarkets or you can usually find
it on the menu in many of our restaurants.
Every year in July Alderney
Alderney Honey
celebrates the very best of the
With an array of wildflowers on Alderney it
islands’ local produce with The
makes it the perfect place for bees to thrive.
Food and Drink Festival. The
The island is reportedly one of only two
world-wide (the other being Hawaii) that is
Ald erney Pigs twelve day long event offers
lots of themed nights and
completely free of bee diseases and therefore
special deals at many of the
a perfect place for happy and healthy bees.
islands eateries for you to enjoy.
Honey products are available from various
Make sure you book your visit in
outlets across the island for you to enjoy. Fresh Crab an d Lob ster
July and expect to eat well!
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Alderney is full of wonderful characters
who each have a story to tell...
Donald Hughes Guide, Bellringer and Volunteer
Donald... moves chairs, meets and greets,
rings bells.
‘Don’t believe a word he says’ is what some
holiday makers are implored from a passing
motorist as I lead a small group of visitors
around our historic town of St Anne. Well,
Alderney’s heritage is ‘unbelievable’; who
and greet’ at our regular music concerts
(classical, jazz, cabaret) and stack the chairs
afterwards... or to simply support whatever
is going on.
I live in the centre of St Anne, overlooking
our beautiful church, another heritage gem
designed by Sir George Gilbert-Scott, and
would suspect this tiny Island to have a the sound of our original six bells stirred my
Roman fort, unique Victorian defences, or a interest. I will never be a good bell- ringer but
A t Quay FM modest cottage to contain a stone fireplace now part of the band ringing on our recently
circa 1300 AD? The history and architecture installed twelve bells is a real pleasure... when
of the Island is what first attracted me to you get it right! I can also be found digging
come to live here in 2005 and very soon I on my allotment, showing visitors around
volunteered to guide interested groups the lighthouse or walking the coastal path,
around the town. especially the southern cliffs.
Like many other retired residents who make I presume you are reading this with a view
up the ‘Dads Army’ of volunteers I find no to visiting; well come on over, it’s a great
two days are ever the same. Alderney, with Island, or come and live here just like I did.
a population of approximately 2000, can If you want to be a train driver, star in a show,
certainly outperform any similar sized village or sail a boat and are not ready to ‘retire’ I
Exploring in terms of talent and enthusiasm and the know a place for you.
multitude of events all need back-of-house
Nic West Artist and DJ at Quay FM
support. My involvement spans working with
I first visited and fell in love with Alderney textures are suggested in my abstract art. the theatre group behind the scenes; ‘meet
four years ago. It’s a unique and beautiful Since I started painting opportunities have
place, not far from the UK but it feels like a appeared, I had a solo exhibition in Jersey’s
step back in time with its easy going pace premier gallery alongside works by well
of life and sense of community. I moved to known artists Damien Hirst, Sir Peter Blake
the island permanently three years ago. My and John Hoyland and last year my work was
relocation meant leaving city life behind and shortlisted for the Royal Academy Summer
starting an exciting new adventure. Exhibition in London.
Alderney is a great place to live. The island The island naturally lends itself to an outdoor
has a lot to offer. It’s different, it has beautiful lifestyle, kayaking, hiking, cycling, swimming.
uncrowded beaches, visible reminders of an It’s a great place to be all year round whether Guided Walks
interesting history and a laid back lifestyle. you’re here for the fun-packed Alderney
Week or wild wintery days. There are lots
When I moved to the island part of my
of events and clubs to get involved in and
plan was to become a full time artist. My
opportunities to try something new. Recently
studio/home is an old glass palm house on
I trained to be a voluntary presenter for
top of one of the Victorian forts. The building
‘Quay FM’ the island’s radio station and now I
has panoramic sea views and is exposed
have my own radio programme several times
to the elements, it’s an amazing place to
a week - something which wouldn’t have
be. My surroundings, exploration of the
happened if I’d stayed in the UK!
rugged coastline and dramatic light provide
creative inspiration. Sea, storms and coastal
Bell Ringing
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Come and join us in 2019 for one (or more!) of our fabulous festivals or events.
New Year’s Day Water Festival Shark Egg Hunt
1 JANUARY 22 APRIL – Easter Monday
A traditional wet welcome at the Marais Head down to the beach with the Alderney
Alderney Performing Arts Festival Annual Angling Festival Square (11am) courtesy of the Alderney Fire Wildlife Trust as part of the national hunt
Brigade followed by the first swim of the year to find shark eggs on Britain’s beaches and
at Braye beach (12noon). maybe even some chocolate eggs too.
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Garden Bird Watch Milk-a-Punch Sunday
26-27 JANUARY 5 MAY
Take part in the British research project with Try Alderney’s traditional tipple, offered to
the Alderney Wildlife Trust. you in pubs and clubs across the island.
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Alderney Literary Festival Alderney Performing Arts Festival
29-31 MARCH 24-27 MAY
The Alderney Literary Festival is the Channel A unique celebration of music, sculpture and
Islands’ boutique history festival where people world class performances set in and around
who enjoy reading and writing about the past the island’s stunning forts.
come together to talk books and have a great alderneyperformingartsfestival.com
weekend.
Wildlife Week
alderneyliterarytrust.com
27 MAY-2 JUNE
Colour Party Alderney Week Alderney Literary Festival
Guernsey Heritage Festival Daily wildlife fun for the whole family on
19 APRIL-10 MAY Alderney, Wildlife Island - see, learn, create
Look out for Alderney’s talks, activities and with the Alderney Wildlife Trust’s events
tours taking place as part of the Guernsey and activities. With special guest Lizzie
Heritage Festival. Daly, presenter on CBBC, BBC and National
visitalderney.com Geographic.
alderneywildlife.org
Bunny Express
21 APRIL – Easter Sunday Alderney Men’s Golf Open
Join the Easter Bunny and friends aboard the 1-2 JUNE
Easter special train ride. The Alderney Men’s Golf Open (The
alderneyrailway.com Coursemaker Cup) is an international event
which attracts entries not only from all the
Channel Islands and the UK, but as far afield
as the USA and New Zealand.
alderneygolfclub.com
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Chamber Music Festival Annual Motor Sprint & Hill ClimbThe Annual Fly-In
Annual Half Marathon
31 AUGUST
Organised by the Rotary Club of Alderney,
open to all, but only the fit and healthy
should take part.
alderney-half-marathon.org
Daft Raft Race Alderney Week Annual Motor Sprint & Hill Climb
12-14 SEPTEMBER
Organised by Guernsey Kart & Motor Club.
Alderney Week
Racing cars and bikes compete for the
3-11 AUGUST – Bank Holiday Monday
fastest time.
5 August Cavalcade Day
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The Channel Islands’ biggest annual carnival
and community festival, island’s most Annual Alderney Air Races
Half Marathon popular annual event with entertainment for 21-22 SEPTEMBER
all ages – not to be missed! A popular aviation event, competitive and
alderneyweek.net great fun to watch. Planes from around
Rock the Rock
Rock the Rock Concert Britain compete in the 100+ mile races.
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Alderney Ladies’ Golf Open
8-9 JUNE An evening of live music to rock the rock Annual Angling Festival
The Alderney Ladies Golf Open (Hoskins Cup) all for a good cause. For the line-up 19-26 OCTOBER
has been competed for over 30 years. As well visit rocktherock.co.uk An event which attracts many angling
as the Alderney women golfers, the 2 day Alderney Wildlife Festival competitors to the island to compete.
event attracts over 50 competitors from Jersey, 24-26 AUGUST festival@cwgsy.net
Guernsey and the UK. Enjoy the end of August with a weekend full of Woodland Week
alderneygolfclub.com activities, celebrating the fantastic diversity of 23-30 NOVEMBER
Bloomin’ Alderney wildlife and nature Alderney has to offer. Help Alderney’s woodland grow with the
24-30 JUNE alderneywildlife.org Alderney Wildlife Trust’s events including tree
Enjoy a wander through some of Alderney’s Sailing Club Regatta planting and sapling care, woodland trails
most picturesque gardens. 24-25 AUGUST and discovery walks.
visitalderney.com Two days of racing with BBQ and live music, alderneywildlife.org
The Annual Fly-In for both local and visiting yachts. Homecoming Day
28-30 JUNE alderneysailingclub.com 15 DECEMBER – Public Holiday in Alderney WEEKLY WHAT’S ON
A fantastic social weekend for visiting private Alderney Wildlife Fayre To commemorate 74 years since the return of
In addition to our larger
aviators with a jam-packed programme of 25 AUGUST the first group of islanders to Alderney after
annual events, there is
events. Celebrating everything Alderney from local WWII, following the mass evacuation of 1940.
always something going
fly-alderney.com arts, crafts, food and people. visitalderney.com
on in Alderney whatever
Alderney’s Food & Drink Festival alderneywildlife.org the time of year. Keep up-
Boxing Day Walk
1-12 JULY Alderney Chamber Music Festival 26 DECEMBER to-date with What’s On at
Celebrate Alderney’s diverse eateries 29 AUGUST-1 SEPTEMBER Alderney’s most popular annual walk helping visitalderney.com or call
and fabulous local produce with theme nights, The third festival full of brilliantly talented to shake out the limbs after a fun and filling into the Visitor Information
wine tasting and special deals island wide. young musicians from around the world. Christmas. Centre during your stay.
visitalderney.com acmf.co.uk alderneywildlife.org
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Astron omical
even ts to look out for
21 January
Eclipsed m oon rise
12-13 August
Perseid m eteor shower
21 October
Orionid m eteor shower
18 November
Leonid m eteor shower
12-14 December
Geminid m eteor shower
Whether you are a keen 5 TOP SPOTS
astronomer or a dreamer Alderney
TO STARGAZE
is one of the best places in the
world to stargaze. 1 THE BUTES
Lie down on a beach, or sit back on a bench 2 GIFFOINE
and watch the stars as they appear one
3 THE CAMP SITE
after the other. What greater feeling than
to feel so tiny and insignificant before the 4 NUNNERY CAR PARK
immensity of the captivating sky. What joy
to watch the moon rising over the horizon, 5 CAMBRIDGE BATTERY
counting shooting stars or seeing the Milky
Way for the first time…
FIND OUT MORE
You may also be lucky enough to experience But don’t just take our word about how
Find out more on stargazing in
atmospheric effects not often seen elsewhere, special Alderney’s dark and clear night skies Alderney at: visitalderney.com
including the legendary ‘Green Flash’! are. Come and see for yourself!
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Hop on a bike to explore our beautiful island!
With our quiet roads Alderney is a cyclist’s paradise and
the perfect place to hire a bicycle to explore the island on Freedom
two-wheels. Off the beaten
track
Pick up our Cycle Guide which is suitable for all ages and
abilities. Choose the half day route (approximately 4 miles)
or spend the whole day exploring the island following the
longer route (approximately 6 miles), discovering many of
the islands landmarks along the way.
You can hire pedal or electric bikes, or even a tandem, from
Cycle and Surf or Auto-Motion, both listed in our directory
on page 53.
Pick up your
cycle guide
at the Visitor
Information
Centre
visitalderney.com 29Although visitors enjoy the
scenery, the fresh air and
the tranquillity of the island,
ming
Alderney is also the perfect Sea Swim Sea Kayaking
playground for those who love
the outdoors.
The stunning coastline, warmer climate
WHY NOT TRY...
and hugely varied landscape is just
1 SUNRISE YOGA
waiting to be explored - from stunning
cliffs perfect for birdwatching, to 2 SEA SWIMMING
sparkling seas for snorkelling, rocky Enjoy
beaches for exploring along with 3 ROCKPOOLING
searching
coastal caves to discover and crystal
4 GEOCACHING for over 50
clear waters ready to be dived into!
geocaches
5 SEA KAYAKING
around the
island
iAn sland playground
visitalderney.com 31Whilst Alderney enjoys a more relaxed, slower pace of life the island is home to many sporting clubs that are open for those who choose to be more active during their time here. From tennis to sailing, running to golfing - which will you enjoy on this island playground in the English Channel? Golfing The Alderney Golf Club offers a rewarding 9 hole golfing challenge, with spectacular views overlooking Braye Bay to the north- west, Longis Bay to the south-east and flanked by the stunning Victorian Fort Albert. enquiries@alderneygolfclub.com 01481 822835 alderneygolfclub.com Tennis The Alderney Tennis Club has four county- sized tennis courts, simple booking and an honesty box policy. All ages and abilities are welcome. alderneytennisclub@gmail.com alderneytennis.club Sailing The Alderney Sailing Club club house overlooking Braye Harbour, with its stunning sail deck, is a popular first port of call for any visiting yachtsperson who can be guaranteed a warm reception. info@alderneysailingclub.com 01481 822959 alderneysailingclub.com Walk for Health Every Sunday at 2.45pm join the Walk for Health leader and regular walkers for a 30 minute walk around the Braye area to finish for tea/coffee at the Braye Beach Hotel. Contact Julia on 07839 141016 Alderney Running Club Every Wednesday evening and Sunday morning from the Moorings, a group of runners club together to stay fit, visitors are welcome. Contact Rod 01481 824230 visitalderney.com 33
Beach GuideMake the most of our uncrowded
beaches to spend time with family
and friends.
Braye Bay
Only a few minutes
walk from the harbour
and sheltered by our
famous Breakwater.
Saye Beach
Named as one of
Countryfile’s Beaches
of the Year 2016!
P
P
Arch Bay Corblets Bay
Arch is the smallest Sat on the north coast
sheltered beach Corblets is the best for
adjoining Corblets board surfing.
Bay at low tide.
P
P
Longis Bay Platte Saline
Half-mile of sandy Perfect for nature
south facing beach lovers and fishermen.
protected by a long Swimming is not
wall built during the permitted here because
German Occupation. of a severe undertow.
P P
Key to symbols
toilet
shop
nearby café
Clonque Bay
Ideal for rockpooling! restaurant
P P nearby parking
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N
blets Bay Arch Bay Corblets Bay
Saye Bay
N
Burhou Island Saye Bay 6 Corblets Bay
Bird Sanctuary Bibette Head
3 Breakwater 3
Burhou Island Campsite
6
Bird Sanctuary Mannez Bibette Head
Mannez
Breakwater 3
Campsite
MANNEZ MANNEZ
STATION
Roselle Point Mannez STATION
2 Braye 2
Harbour
Roselle Point MANNEZ
STATION
Braye Roselle 2
Battery
Harbour
Mannez Garenne Roselle Mannez Garenne
Arch Bay Battery
N
Braye Bay Mannez Garenne
Saye Bay Corblets Bay Crabby Bay Mount Hale
Longis Common
Battery
Platte Saline Braye Bay
6 Crabby Bay Mount Hale
Longis Common
Battery
Breakwater Bibette Head
Campsite Platte Saline 3 BRAYE
Causeway STATION Rue de Beaumont Causeway
Mannez Crabby Newtown Golf Course 7
5
Robin BRAYE
RockMANNEZ STATION Rue de Beaumont Causeway
ongis Bay Roselle Point STATION Crabby Newtown Golf Course 7 Longis Bay
Braye 5 Les Rochers Arch Bay
Robin 2 9 Essex Hill
N
e Rd
Rock
Harbour La
Longis Bay
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Braye Bay Ro Battery
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3 Lighthouse ng
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la Saline
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4 Museum Causeway MANNEZ 4 Museum
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or
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Braye High St STATION 3 Lighthouse
5 Cambridge Battery 5 Cambridge Ba
ct
Vau Pommier Blaye 2
ST. ANNE
Vi
La Corveé 4 Museum
BRAYE
STATION 6 Bibette Head Causeway
Rue de Beaumont Causeway
4 Harbour 6 Bibette Head
La Petite High St Roselle
Crabby Newtown Vau Course
Golf Pommier 7
Blaye Vaindsaire 5 Cambridge Battery
7 The Nunnery La Corveé Battery Fosse Bassé Cognons 7 The Nunnery
Hannaine Bay 6 Bibette Head
8 Les Etacs Gannet Colony Longis Bay Le Genet Mannez Garenne 8 Les Etacs Gan
Vaindsaire
Les Rochers Fosse Bassé Cognons 7 The Nunnery
Watermill Bay
9 Hannaine Essex Hill La Rond But 9 Watermill
e Rd
Le Genet 8 Les Etacs Gannet Colony
The Sur la Ville
MAP Braye
KEY: Bay
al Crabby Bay Mount Hale
Bray
lé
e
Butes
Cotil Bird Hides & Nature Reserves Giffoine La Rond But
Battery Longis Common 9 Watermill Bird Hides & N
Rocquettes Les Becquets
du Val LeValongis ad Platte Saline
Frying Pan Sur la Ville Places of Interest:
Visitor Information
Ro Centre
Giffoine Vouême
Visitor Inform
ng
is Battery
Rocquettes 1 Town Church Les Becquets Bird Hides & Nature Reserves
Victorian Fortifications
Lo Victorian Fort
Odeon
St
BRAYE
STATION
2
Rue de Beaumont
Vouême Causeway Visitor Information Centre
ia
1 Haize Crabby Newtown Cachalière Golf Course 7
or
0 Map for illustration purposes only 5 Landettes 3 Lighthouse Victorian Fortifications
Map for illustratio
ct
Robin Airport Bunker
ST. ANNE
Vi
4 Rock 4
Vau Renier Museum
High St Vallée des
Landettes Cachalière Southern Cliffs Longis Bay
Trois Vaux9 Airport 5Bunker Les Rochers
Cambridge Battery Essex Hill Map for illustration purposes only
e Rd
La Corveé La La Grande Blaye
8 Vau Renier 6 Bibette Head Southern Cliffs
Vallée des Va The
MAP KEY:
Bray
Vaindsaire Trois Vaux llé Butes
Fosse Bassé Cognons La Grande Blaye e The Nunnery
7 Cotil
8 Les Etacs du Val LeValongis
8 Les Etacs Gannet Colony ad Frying Pan Places of Interest:
Clonque
Gannet Bay
Colony
Tete de
is
Ro Battery
La Rond But Druid’s
Judemarre 9 Watermill ng 1 Town Church
Les Etacs Altar Vue de la Saline Lo
Odeon
St
Tete de 2
Gannet Colony
ia
0.8 1 Miles Judemarre Tourgis 1 Haize 0.2 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 Miles
or
Bird Hides & Nature Reserves Lighthouse
SO CLOSE, SO DIFFERENT
Les Becquets Hill 10 3
SO CLOSE, SO
ct
ST. ANNE
Vi
Causeway Telegraph Bay 4 Visitor Information Centre 4 Museum
Vouême (no
Laaccess)
0.2 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 Miles
Vau Pommier
Petite
Blaye
High St
5 CambridgeSO CLOSE, SO
Battery DIFFERENT
Telegraph Bay La Corveé Victorian Fortifications
(no access) 6 Bibette Head
Cachalière Vaindsaire
Map for illustration purposesCognons
Fosse Bassé only 7 The Nunnery
Bunker Hannaine Bay
Southern Cliffs Le Genet 8 Les Etacs Gannet Colony
La Rond But 9 Watermill
Sur la Ville
Giffoine Bird Hides & Nature Reserves
Rocquettes Les Becquets
Free visitor maps are
Visitor Information Centre
Vouême
available at the harbour,
Victorian Fortifications
airport and the Visitor
0.2 0 0.2
Landettes 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 Miles Cachalière
Airport Bunker SO CLOSE, SO DIFFERENT Information Centre. Map for illustration purposes only
Vau Renier Southern Cliffs
Vallée des
Trois Vaux
La Grande Blaye
8
Les EtacsWhere to stay HOTEL
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WHERE TO STAY
Braye Beach
★★★★ HOTEL
Gold Award, Breakfast Award
27 rooms | From £110 to £236 prpn
Overlooking Braye Bay, one of Alderney’s
most popular beaches.
Alderney boasts a wide selection of excellent accommodation. Braye Street GY9 3XT
brayebeach.com
Our guide is here to help you find the perfect place to stay.
holiday@brayebeach.com
Understanding our listings… HARBOUR
01481 824300
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HOTEL PRICE GUIDE
An establishment with more than 20 rooms Hotels and Guest Houses, per room per night
providing a formal full service for guests. (prpn) or per person per night (pppn)
B&B based on two sharing GUEST ACCOMMODATION
GUEST ACCOMMODATION Self-catering, per unit per week
(Unless otherwise stated)
INN - A pub or licensed bar with rooms providing Villa Mondrian
breakfast and food served in the evenings. Important information: at the time of booking GUEST SUITES
GUEST HOUSE – three or more rooms, possibly please check your establishment’s cancellation 4 rooms | From £60 to £96 prpn
licensed and may offer pre-ordered evening meal. policy and if there are any extra charges for High quality guest suites in a great location
B&B – owners welcoming you into their home as a amenities. We recommend that appropriate between the harbour and town.
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special guest, usually there would be 6 rooms or less. holiday insurance be taken out to guard against
such cancellation. Fontaine David GY9 3XL
GUEST SUITES – Apartment style accommodation, villamondrian.com
supported by the personal attention of the owner. lisa@villamondrian.com
Key to symbols TV/Satellite TV in
SELF-CATERING rooms 07911 723703 / 07911 723161 TOWN
Direct dial telephone
From historic forts to stylish houses these properties facilities No Smoking
are perfect for families or friends wanting to explore Licensed restaurant
Alderney on their own timescale. Winter closures The Georgian House
Restaurant open to Credit cards
★★★★ INN
QUALITY ASSURED non-residents accepted Silver Award
The States of Alderney run a permit scheme to help Coffee/Tea making 4 rooms | From £60 to £95 prpn
Euro payment
you choose with confidence. All accommodation in room accepted Popular and friendly pub with restaurant, garden
listed has been inspected and assessed
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by an appointed Accommodation Children welcome Travel can be and B&B rooms. Renowned for locally sourced
arranged menu and shellfish. Outside catering specialists.
Inspector. Establishments must display Baby-listening service
a valid accommodation permit and Dogs accepted Victoria Street GY9 3UF
may choose to also display the Quality Suitable for disabled georgianalderney.com TOWN
with 1 helper Computer available
Assured logo. info@georgianalderney.com
Residents’ lounge Lift available
01481 822471
STAR RATING
Garden/Patio WiFi access
Alderney runs a voluntary star rating scheme
alongside this, each property is assessed by Quality The Adventurer’s Rest
in Tourism within the above categories, the awards LIABILITY OF THE STATES INN
The States of Alderney accepts no responsibility for any dispute(s) 20 rooms | Rates £90 to £110 prpn
are below to give you an idea of what each means. arising between any individual(s) and the proprietor(s) of any
★ Simple, clean and comfortable with no frills establishment, whether arising directly or indirectly from any A traditional inn perfectly located in the centre
contract or engagement being entered into as a result of
★★ Well presented and well run particulars given in this, or any other publication of the States. of St Anne.
★★★ Good levels of quality and comfort COMMENDATIONS AND COMMENTS Victoria Street GY9 3TA
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Commendations and suggestions are welcomed. Complaints
should be made in the first instance to the management. If adventurersrest.co.uk
★★★★ Excellent standards in all areas
satisfaction does not result, visitors, if they so desire, may call on the cazz@adventurersrest.co.uk
★★★★★ Exceptional throughout Accommodation Inspector, care of the States of Alderney, before
leaving the island, as complaints lodged after the visitor has left 01481 824784 TOWN
Alderney cannot be dealt with satisfactorily.
38 39GUEST ACCOMMODATION GUEST ACCOMMODATION
WHERE TO STAY
WHERE TO STAY
Harbour Lights Simerock
INN BED & BREAKFAST
14 rooms | Competitive rates available 6 rooms | From £40 to £50 pppn
Just a few minutes walk to Braye Bay. (Based on 2 sharing a room)
Newtown GY9 3YR Family-run, overlooking farmland and near
harbourlightsalderney.com cliff-top walks.
info@harbourlightsalderney.com Les Venelles GY9 3TW
01481 823233 simerock.wix.com
HARBOUR simerock.guesthouse@hotmail.co.uk
01481 823645 / 07911 723309 TOWN
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The Victoria
★★★★ GUEST HOUSE St. Anne’s Guest House
Silver Award BED & BREAKFAST
6 rooms | From £60 to £105 prpn 3 rooms | From £42 to £44 pppn
Boutique guest house offering a range of bed- Period furnished Georgian town house.
rooms all with a coastal and contemporary 10 Le Huret GY9 3TR
charm. Delicious full breakfast menu included. stannesguesthouse.com
Victoria Street GY9 3UG ingridmurdoch@cwgsy.net
thevictoria.gg TOWN 01481 823145 / 07781 122319
info@thevictoria.gg
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TOWN
01481 822754
The Ramblers Retreat L’Haras
Farm Court ★★★ GUEST HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST
GUEST HOUSE Sleeps 8 | From £40 pppn 5 rooms | From £36 to £50 pppn
7 rooms | From £70 to £130 pppn Friendly bed and breakfast accommodation A quiet guest house situated near the harbour
Delightfully stylish accommodation set around in St Anne. and Braye Bay and its amenities, within easy
an ancient cobbled courtyard. 32 Victoria Street GY9 3TA walking distance of the town of St Anne.
Les Mouriaux GY9 3UX alderneyangling.com Newtown Road GY9 3XP
farmcourt-alderney.co.uk mark@alderneyangling.com lharas.alderney2.com
relax@farmcourt-alderney.co.uk 01481 824884 / 07781 130304 lharas@alderney2.com
WHERE TO SHOP
WHERE TO SHOP
01481 822075 / 07911 756689 OUT OF 01481 823174
TOWN
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OVER
10YRS HARBOUR
Bonjour
BED & BREAKFAST
7 rooms | From £38 to £50 pppn
Located in the heart of St Anne.
16 High Street GY9 3UG GO TO
bonjour@cwgsy.net
01481 822152 / 07781 119891 VISITALDERNEY.COM
FOR MORE ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
TOWN
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All properties listed are registered States of Alderney Tourism approved accommodation.
40 41WHERE TO STAY
WHERE TO STAY
SIMEROCK
Guest House
Gill and Steve await you with a warm welcome.
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Simerock is a modern chalet bungalow, overlooking farmland,
but centrally situated only 200 yards from both the Marais Square
and the top of Victoria Street. Cliff walks start just across the road.
Choose ground floor room, most en-suite or upstairs family suite.
All rooms have tea/coffee facilities, digital radio/T.V.
Les Venelles, Alderney GY9 3TW Tel: 00 44 (0)1481 823645
email: simerock.guesthouse@hotmail.co.uk
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http://simerock.wix.com/simerock
Farm Court
St. Anne’s Bonjour
Fine Lodging Guest House Guest
Contact us: 01481 822075
House
www.farmcourt-alderney.co.uk 16 High Street, Alderney,
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Channel Islands GY9 3UG
email: relax@farmcourt-alderney.co.uk Tel: 01481 822152
Email: bonjour@cwgsy.net
Finalists in the 2018 Guernsey Customer Service Awards, the team at Farm
Situated in Alderney’s quaint cobbled High Street,
Court strives to give guests the best possible welcome. Highlights from
Bonjour is just 1 minute’s walk from shops, good
nominations sent into the Awards include: “Outstanding hosts…”, “Excellent
rvice for a
restaurants and pubs.
Personal Se xperience
breakfasts…”, “Tremendous welcome with that personal touch…”, “An oasis
You will find a warm welcome,
Personal E
of calm and tranquillity!” Add to that Farm Court’s central but just out-of- generous English or Continental breakfast and
town location, the peaceful communal areas and guest bedrooms showcasing comfortable clean accommodation.
artwork and photography by local artists, and you have the perfect haven for Contact: Ingrid Murdoch Package deals and evening meals by arrangement.
a tranquil and relaxing break away from it all! Tel. 01481 823145
For details of tariffs, or to make a booking
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email: ingridmurdoch@cwgsy.net ring the resident proprietors
Our guests deem a stay at Farm Court to be an amazing experience. Check out our
www.stannesguesthouse.com Mel and Bill Walden.
reviews on TripAdvisor, like our page on Facebook and follow us on Instagram!
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WHERE TO STAY
WHERE TO STAY
Bell & Co
Rates £107 to £177 pn
Alderney Boutique Cottages
3 Victoria Street GY9 3UF
bellandcoalderney.com
info@bellandco.me
01481 822562
Self Catering Accommodation
Barley Twist sleeps 6 Aztec Cottage sleeps 6
8 Le Bourgage sleeps 4 15 Clos de Mer sleeps 10
La Chouette sleeps 4 52 High Street sleeps 7
Alderney
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Boutique
Rates £70 to £245 pn
16 Victoria Street GY9 3TA
Alderney
alderney-accommodation.com
Cottages
info@alderney-accommodation.com
01481 823332
Boutique
Heathcote sleeps 10 49 Le Banquage sleeps 5
12 Le Huret sleeps 9 Sandpiper Cottage sleeps 4
St John sleeps 9 Rock Bottom sleeps 4
Self Catering Accommodation
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Pipedreamer House sleeps 8 Braye Vista sleeps 4
ottages
51 High Street sleeps 8 4/5 La Trigale sleeps 3
4 Braye View Meadows sleeps 6 1D Clos De Mouriaux sleeps 2
Boutique holiday houses Hope Cottage sleeps 6
renovated to the highest
Self Catering Accommodation
standard to make the most of
your precious time together
Alderney Boutique Cottages
Rates £160 to £230 pn
Bluestone Cottage,
Alderney
Route des Carrieres GY9 3YE
alderneyboutiquecottages.co.uk
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reservations@
Boutique
alderneyboutiquecottages.co.uk
01481 824607 (Office)
OUT OF
07770 845971 (John) / 07766 238526 (Katie) TOWN
TOWN
ottages
Les Capucines sleeps 6
Elsinore sleeps 8
Farm Court Cottage
Self Catering Accommodation Sleeps 3 to 5 | From £700 to £800 pw
www.alderneyboutiquecottages.co.uk
Deceptively spacious cottage set within the
reservations@alderneyboutiquecottages.co.uk grounds of Farm Court Guest House.
07770 845971 (John) / 07766 238526 (Katie) Les Mouriaux GY9 3UX
01481 824607 (Office) farmcourt-alderney.co.uk
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relax@farmcourt-alderney.co.uk
01481 822075 / 07911 756689 OVER OUT OF
12YRS TOWN
44 45SELF-CATERING SELF-CATERING
WHERE TO STAY
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5 Little Street The Old Tea Room La Marette Studio Apartment
Sleeps 6 | Rates £600 to £800 pw Sleeps 5 | Rates £100 to £120 pn Sleeps 2 | Rates £476 to £595 (for 2) pw
Full of home comforts 5 Little Street is a lovely A characterful Town House at 28 High Street, Studio apartment in quiet location with
family home that sleeps 6 plus babies. It has cosy with a homely atmosphere and quirky sunny garden
a great town location close to all you need to features. La Marette GY9 3UQ
enjoy the best of Alderney. 28 High Street GY9 3TG lamarettestudioapartment.co.uk
Little Street GY9 3TT theoldtearoomalderney.co.uk gerdhein@hotmail.com
5littlestreet.com charliegauvain@gmail.com 01481 823347
5littlestreet@gmail.com TOWN 07768 648146 OVER
12YRS TOWN
07974 455431 TOWN
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Fort Clonque Wuthering Heights Fort Corblets
Sleeps 13
Sleeps 4 | Rates £650 (for 2) to £1,000 (for 4) pw Sleeps 4 | From £650 to £950 pw
Unique historic fort in a stunning location.
Stunning views across Braye Bay and the Self-catering south wing apartment in a
The Landmark Trust, Shottesbrooke,
harbour. Victorian fort.
Maidenhead, Berks SL6 3SW
landmarktrust.org.uk The Serpentine, Les Butes Corblets Bay GY9 3YJ
bookings@landmarktrust.org.uk grannyannie2207@gmail.com fortcorblets.com
01481 824295 / 07781 410199 ameliastuart_2@hotmail.com
01628 825925 OUT OF
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OVER
01481 823730
TOWN
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Les Pourciaux Cottage
Sleeps 4 | From £850 to £895 pw
Saye Beach Campsite
High quality self-catering accommodation in Sleeps 2-6 | Rates from £45 pn
a peaceful location with spectacular views of Self-catering tents from £45 per night based on
Longis Bay and Fort Raz. 2 people sharing. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Longis Common GY9 3YB sayebeachcamping.co.uk
lespourciauxalderney.co.uk info@sayebeachcamping.co.uk
lpca@suremail.gg
OUT OF 01481 822556
01481 823882 / 07911 723120 TOWN
07781 190585
OUT OF
TOWN
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Sandpiper Cottage
Sleeps 5 | Rates £500 to £1,000 pw
Alderney Bird Observatory
Comfortable and cosy, traditional 3 storey & Field Centre
town cottage with south facing garden. Sleeps up to 10 | Rates £15 to £40 pppn
3 Le Bourgage GY9 3TL Self-catering bird observatory field centre
sandpiperalderney.com accommodation. Welcomes bird watchers/
sandpiperalderney@gmail.com ringers, wildlife and heritage enthusiasts and
07595 457765 groups.
TOWN
Longis Road GY9 3YB
alderneybirdobservatory.org
abowarden@alderneywildlife.org OVER
12YRS
OUT OF
TOWN
01481 824134 / 07815 549191
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Ca m p i n g i n Tucked away in the sand dunes, Saye
Beach Campsite is the place for camping
in Alderney, with high standard facilities
including a bathroom block, dry room
facility and a play area for children.
The campsite is the perfect place to base
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your holiday with family or friends. It offers
a well-stocked shop, picnic area, teas and
coffees, ice creams and beach goods. Fully
equipped self-catering tents are available for
hire or you can bring your own.
Saye Beach Campsite
Rates £7 to £22.50 pppn
sayebeachcamping.co.uk
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info@sayebeachcamping.co.uk
01481 822556
07781 190585
OUT OF
TOWN
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The campsite is a registered States of Alderney
Tourism approved accommodation
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HARBOUR OUT OF TOWN
Braye Beach Aviator Café
Braye Street 01481 824300 Alderney Airport 01481 822566
B PH R S C I SF TB V GF DF C S TA
Braye Beach Hotel @BrayeBeachHotel
The Old Barn & Off-License
Eat and Drink
Braye Chippy Longis Road 01481 822537
Braye Harbour 01481 823475 B C TB V L
R TA C SF TB V BYOB GDN GF DF
Braye Chippy
Cantina Number 6 Key to symbols
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Braye Street 01481 824063
B Bistro V Vegetarian
R C I SF V L GDN GF DF
C Café GF Gluten Free
Cantina Number 6
PH Public House DF Dairy Free
TOWN The Divers Inn R Restaurant BYOB Bring Your
Braye Street 01481 822632 S Snack Bar Own Bottle
Bumps Bar & Bistro St. Anne’s Guest House
PH TA SF TB V L GF DF TA Takeaway L Fully Licenced
Victoria Street 01481 823197 Le Huret 01481 823145
The Divers Inn Alderney C Continental Restaurant
B PH R C I SF TB V L GDN GF DF TB GDN GF
Bumps Bistro St Anne’s Guest House, Alderney The Moorings I International GDN Garden/Patio
Braye Street 01481 822459 SF Seafood
Georgian House Off-License Sales
The Adventurer’s Rest B C PH R S TA C SF TB V L GDN GF DF TB Traditional British
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Victoria Street 01481 822471
Victoria Street 01481 824784 The Moorings Alderney
PH R S TA C I SF TB V L GDN GF DF
PH R SF TB V L GDN
The Georgian House @GeorgianHouse1 The Adventurer’s Rest & Chez Bar, Alderney
The Pantry
Victoria Street 01481 823382
C R S TA I SF TB V BYOB GF DF EATING & DRINKING OUT
Victoria Street 01481 823933 Pj’s Pantry
Whether it’s a drink with friends or
B C PH C TB V L GDN GF DF Top Quality Food in
Mel’s Tea Room lunch with the family there’s plenty
Jack’s Brasserie Alderney
of choice on offer.
Serene Settings
High Street 01481 822005
Le Pesked
C S TA TB V GF DF For more information and opening Friendly Asian
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Mel’s Tearoom times go to visitalderney.com or call
Victoria Street 01481 823841 Service
I SF V L GF DF into the Visitor Information Centre
The Town Frier Chippy
Le Pesked Restaurant Ollivier Street 01481 824515
during your stay. The Perfect Place
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Le Val 01481 824940 The Town Frier Chippy Night Out
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Mai Thai Alderney
The Campania Popular Cocktails
High Street 01481 822653 GO TO Available
Marais Hall Pub & Restaurant
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Marais Square 01481 822683 The Campania
FOR MORE DETAILS AND OPENING HOURS Take-Away Service
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The Marais Hall The Coronation Inn & Off-License also Available
High Street 01481 822630
Nellie Gray’s Indian Cuisine
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Victoria Street 01481 823333 6 Le Val - Alderney
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Nellie Gray’s
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WHERE TO STAY
PUB . RESTAURANT . ROOMS
A much-loved pub & restaurant
with rooms in the heart of St
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EATING OUT
EATING OUT
Anne. Delivering a seasonal &
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locally sourced menu with a
relaxed, professional service.
00 44 (0) 1481 82 2471
Available for private hire, outside WWW.GEORGIANALDERNEY.COM
catering, weddings, & corporate f. @GeorgianAlderney | I.georgianalderney Whether you choose to hire a car, call a taxi, or take a boat trip you’ll find there are
events. We have 4 charming lots of different ways to explore Alderney.
bedrooms at The Georgian.
Prices from £65 single / £85 CYCLE HIRE TAXIS
double room per night B&B. Auto-Motion A1 Taxis
GETTING AROUND
GETTING AROUND
t: 01481 823352 t: 01481 824182
e: auto-motion@cwgsy.net e: A2taxisalderney@outlook.com
w: automotionalderney.com Airport and hotel transfers, 16 seater
BE AC H BAR, C AFÉ Mountain bikes and electric bikes at the minibus available.
harbour. Bill’s Taxis
& OFF LIC E NSE
THE MOORINGS IS THE PERFECT VENUE
Cycle and Surf t: 07911 730303
FOR RELAXED DINING OR PRIVATE t: 01481 822286 or 07781 154045 e: bjlep57@gmail.com
FUNCTIONS, JUST A STONE’S THROW
FROM THE BEAUTIFUL BRAYE BEACH e: info@cycleandsurf.co.uk Regular taxi service plus island tours
A charming guest house in the heart of
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St Anne. The Victoria has 6 bedrooms,
all with en-suite bathrooms, a spacious Short and long term hire of mountain Island Taxis
dining room, & cosy guest living area. bikes and electric bikes at the bottom of t: 01481 823823
WHERE TO SHOP
WHERE TO SHOP
Our rooms are comfortable with homely Victoria Street. e: islandtaxis@msn.com
charm, the little extra touches & all
Airport and hotel transfers.
modern amenities. Our breakfast menu
offers light & cooked options with tea &
Tea, coffee & cakes . Bar, restaurant & large CAR HIRE
sunny terrace . Food ser ved daily from 12pm – (valid driving licence is required)
Nespresso readily available. LATE NIGHT TAXI/MINIBUS
9pm, with breakfast being ser ved until 11am on Auto-Motion
Prices from £60 single/£85 t: 01481 824134 or 07815 549191
double/twin per night B&B. Family the weekends . Family friendly . Kid’s Meal Deal £7
t: 01481 823352
– drink, main & ice cream . Take-away stone baked Friday and Saturday evening only
rooms also available e: auto-motion@cwgsy.net
pizzas . Alcohol off license . Bespoke weddings, 10pm-1am (from 1 May-30 Sep)
w: automotionalderney.com
functions & outside catering Live Music &
Enter tainment . Open May to late September only. Braye Hire Cars GUIDED BUS TOUR
t: 01481 823881
t. 01481 822459
Alderney Tours
e: brayehirecars@cwgsy.net
e. info @themo o rings .gg t: 07815 549191
w: brayehirecars.com
TRAVEL
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00 44 (0) 1481 82 2471 f. themo o rings alderney e: alderneytours@gmail.com
WWW.THEVICTORIA.GG | INFO@THEVICTORIA.GG w: alderneytours.co.uk
f. @VICTORIAHOTELALDERNEY WWW.THEMOORINGS.GG
2-hour round island guided tour and more.
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