“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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Martin T
a week 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...
Charlie Davies
8 months agoThe place is big, but I was rushing a little in my visit being the last hour so didn't see everything but thankfully I only paid half price being close to closing time, I'm gutted i misses the afternoon gun but still always another chance to see again. Really great views and tonnes of history.
Lorne Inglis
7 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.
Nigel Huxtable
9 months agoA wonderful mix of history and well worth a visit. Enjoy a lunch there and make a day of it if you have children. A short walk out to the castle from St Peter Port harbour there are several parts to the castle. Listening to a local guide underlines the privations suffered by the Guernsey locals in WW11. It was a point of pride to read about the Royal Navy's part in bombing the Zeppelin hangars in the First World War that helped establish the place of the aeroplane in War. And later the RAF! There is a mid day gun to set your watch by which gathers onlookers and lets you get into the restaurant with no too much of a queue. The footpaths are sound though not really wheelchair friendly over all the site. Friendly ticket ladies to greet you set the tone for your day.
C Neon
a year agoThis is an amazing castle. It retained a lot of its history of defending against invaders. In fact, at noon everyday, there is a cannon firing ceremony. The site of the castle is also incredible. A great visit.