“Many men and women from Guernsey joined the British or Allied forces during the Great War (First World War). In late 1916 however it was decided that the island should send its own regiment to join the fight.
The displays begin with a scene of Guernseymen engaged in street fighting at the Battle of Cambrai in 1917. Storyboards relate how the RGLI was formed, trained and sent into action in France. Newly conserved weapons, uniforms and medals are on display, including those from the RGLI’s German opponents. Artist Brian Byron has turned the story of Guernsey in the Great War into a graphic novel, displayed below the conventional museum text at a height which children can easily read.
Visitors can see letters and listen to extracts read from the soldiers’ diaries. For those wishing to do more research, touch-screen computer terminals allow access to the museum’s collection of photographs and regimental records plus other useful online resources.
The Museum was opened by the Earl and Countess of Wessex in July 2009.”
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Ekaterina “Rina” Repina
2 months agoLots of history, gardens, views, and a little cafe (coffee is decent even by specialty standards). A guided tour at 10:30 (included in the admission price) is highly recommended. For me, it was simply charming, easily spent ~3 hours
Martin T
2 months agoInteresting castle with plenty of history behind it. Make sure you take the guided tour. Also has a really nice cafe with some good food and drinks... can thoroughly recommend. Make sure you get to see the Midday gun go off...
Darren North
4 months agoGreat ace for a bit of local history during the 2nd world war. Plus the castle defences and it history.. Well worth a walk round with the guides as they have so much knowledge on this subject.
David L
3 months agoIt's a bitbof a walk from the town centre of St Peter Port out along the causeway but well worth it. We liked the gardens inside as well. There are lots of places to explore, up and down steps, inside, outside.
Lorne Inglis
10 months agoIt’s very easy to kill some hours here. If the beautiful views from every angle of the castle aren’t enough, there is so much history about the castle (and Guernsey itself) to learn here that it can keep you busy and entertained for ages. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Guernsey.