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Escape to Alderney A getaway that extracts you from modern life Antonia Windsor, The Telegraph

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 discover our heritage. 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.

visitalderney.com 3 SPRING From mid March natural Alderney throbs with life. Trees and hedgerows shimmer with verdant green buds, bats, butterflies and unusual insects reappear. Thousands of Northern Gannets return to stake their noisy claim on Les Etacs and the Puffins come home to breed on Burhou. Footpaths and verges are radiant with spring flowers – blazing gorse, delicate primroses, drifts of cool bluebells and hawthorn blossom. The air is sweet and the sound of birdsong all encompassing. Hardy souls will venture into the SUMMER From late June sea for the first time for an the sea stills to a translucent enervating, blood tingling, life aquamarine. It softly licks the affirming dip. An island white sands of Braye and Saye and the startlingly lovely curve of Arch. You’re hard for all seasons pushed to think of anywhere better to be. Each season in Alderney is The air is soft and warm and punctuated by different sounds at weekends families head to and experiences. From the lashing the beach for idyllic days of storms and crisp mornings of lounging on the sand, soaking winter, to the thrift covered cliffs up the sun and patting out sandcastles. Over the gentle and arrival of puffins and gannets hum of children’s laughter, of spring; from dazzling beaches calling seabirds and the and coastal adventures of summer hypnotic sound of the waves, to the migrating birds and rust everyone keeps an ear out for colours of autumn, this pocket the distinctive tinkle of the ice cream van. size island is a place to be enjoyed whatever the season. Braye Harbour is busy at this time of year. Sailing boats glide in from France, Britain, Holland and the rest of the archipelago, the blend of nationalities adding to the Island’s vibrancy.

visitalderney.com 5 WINTER has its own special magic. For many it’s their favourite time in the island’s year. There’s a stripped back, intimate feel to winter on Alderney. AUTUMN After the high In these months the power of spirits of summer and frantic nature is in full throat. The sea activity of Alderney Week, smashes against the granite of tranquility returns. ruined forts while gulls wheel There are burnished days of and shriek overhead. Often autumn sunshine, perfect for on a walk out over the cliffs a stroll through the dappled you will barely see another woods of Vau de Saou or an soul. It doesn’t take much, as afternoon of reading against you stride along to imagine the sunbaked Longis Wall. yourself back in the days of It’s not uncommon to have a Alderney’s privateering and whole beach to yourself. shipwreck scavenging past. Autumn in Alderney sees Visitors to the island comment waves of migrant birds on the remarkable purity of heading south descending the air, washed as it is in sea for a quick stop off. It makes breeze and ozone. Blowy days the island a magnet for bird bring that to the fore. You enthusiasts. can feel the good that being In the evening, head west to outside is doing you. After all Tourgis or Clonque and enjoy that nature, retire to a warm the fiery drama of some of pub with a crackling wood fire the most spectacular sunsets and a comforting cup of hot of the year. Deeper into the chocolate. A spot of acoustic season St Anne’s cobbled music and song might spice streets can suddenly become up the afternoon, or relax with swathed in sea mist, wrapping a board game or a leisurely the town in mystery and other read of the papers. There’s no worldly atmosphere. rush.

visitalderney.com 7 An island so Pure Alderney is a beautiful natural environment. With clean seas, beautiful beaches, unpolluted air and amazing dark skies there is always something truly amazing to experience and see. visitalderney.com 9 And then their’s our dark skies...

With little light pollution our night dark skies are truly amazing. On a clear night, the sky is full of stars, which fall down to the sea. With a milder than average climate it’s easy to grab a blanket and enjoy a few hours of stargazing and count the shooting stars or see the Milky Way for the first time. The island’s natural beauty is its best asset. From our protected landscapes to beautiful clean beaches we love and nurture where we live.

As an island we recognise both the importance and fragility of our environment and strive towards becoming more sustainable. Recycling and upcycling are second nature and have been part of our culture a long time before it was fashionable. From a young age our children are educated on the importance of our environment and they regularly carry out beach cleans with the Alderney Wildlife Trust. We aim to protect and preserve our flora and fauna and treasure the reefs and sea ALDERNEY PLEDGE life that surrounds us. This is why the island As visitors you too can has a number of designated nature reserves make a difference and which help to preserve and sustain some of help us keep our island our important and diverse habitats including a special. recognized 16km2 RAMSAR protected site and a Puffin Friendly zone. We ask you to...

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Good to know Recycle where possible Alderney became the second ever Surfers Against Sewage ‘Plastic Free Island’ in 2017.

visitalderney.com 11 Iconic Residents Discover Blonde Hedgehog

Alderney is lucky to be Nature home of the Blonde Hedgehog - a rare leucistic form of the Alderney may be a small island but Puffins European Hedgehog. Half the diverse landscape is one of our They arrive on Burhou (a of our hedgehogs are greatest assets and the wildlife and tiny islet 2 miles northwest blonde and so it is quite habitats that flourish here make it a of Alderney) in early easy to see them. They truly fascinating place to visit. April and leave late July, can be found foraging all coming here only to rear around the island soon their young. Just over a after sunset from spring to From steep cliffs that rise up from the sea hundred puffin pairs nest autumn. and wind blasted heathlands to rich farmland here and raise their single fields, woodland and sweeping sandy beaches chick, many using rabbit the island provides a wealth of contrasting burrows. Most keep the and colour-rich landscapes. same mate and same If you look closely on a walk you could spot burrow year after year. a beautiful Glanville Fritillary butterfly, a seal bobbing in the water, a pod of dolphins or at dusk maybe even your own Alderney Blonde Hedgehog. Make time to Visit the spectacular If you love wildlife, you’ll love Alderney! gannet colony Gannets

Go spotting blonde The sight of Les Etac The Alderney Wildlife Trust hedgehogs gannet colony will

certainly astonish you. Alderney has a number of designated Enjoy a seabird safari nature reserves which help to preserve Glanville Fritillary The majestic seabirds and sustain some of the most important Walk the coast to spot arrive in mid-February and diverse habitats around the island. dolphins and seals The beautiful Glanville and stay until the end of They are managed and maintained by Fritillary which is very September and can be Discover birdwatching rare in the UK is common seen from the cliff top the Alderney Wildlife Trust, (a locally run in Alderney. The orange overlooking their rock charity and part of the British Wildlife Explore our rockpools Trusts Partnership), along with the States and brown chequered stack or from a guided of Alderney, in order to ensure long term Check out the live butterfly can be seen all boat tour, available April protection for the benefit of the wildlife PuffinCam at the Wildlife over the island in summer, to October. The noise they that inhabits them. Trust Centre especially on the South make is amazing and smell Cliffs. unforgettable! visitalderney.com 13 Beautiful Beaches Saye Bay Come and enjoy our beautiful uncrowded beaches.

On Alderney a beach is never far away! From the white sands of Saye and Braye to the rockpools of Clonque, they are all waiting to be discovered. Which one will be your favourite?

Braye Corblets

Saye Beach

Discover our amazing beaches at visitalderney.com visitalderney.com 15 Hedge Veg As you travel around the island you’ll often see boxes and small stalls set up at the roadside. Known locally as ‘hedge veg’, you can buy a A Taste of range of local produce usually grown or made by the owners of the homes that the stalls Alderney sit outside. From fruit and vegetables, to flowers and Alderney is bursting with flavour. eggs, home-made jams and From local produce and rich creamy chutneys they’re all for sale. milk to seafood straight from the The stalls are unmanned and island’s clear waters, all of which is everything sold is done so on trust. Just simply put the stocked across the island’s shops amount due in the moneybox. and can be enjoyed in our delightful cafes and restaurants. Foraging Alderney’s mix of salt-sprayed Kiln Farm grasslands and woodlands make Kiln Farm is Alderney’s only farm and is run by it a veritable cornucopia of the Cox family. They provide the island with the wild edibles. From rummaging freshest dairy and meat products. With their in rockpools for shellfish and very own Farm Shop located on Victoria Street sampling seaweeds to nibbling and supplying local eateries it is easy to try and on the wild ancestors of taste this fabulous local produce. Their Alderney common vegetables there is butter is a must! plenty to discover if you have a taste for adventure. Alderney Free Range Pigs The herd of rare-breed Oxford Sandy and 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 island’s supermarkets or you can usually find it on the menu in many of our restaurants. 29th June - 10th July

Every year we celebrate the Alderney Honey very best of the island’s local With an array of wildflowers on Alderney it produce with The Food and makes it the perfect place for bees to thrive. The Drink Festival. The twelve island is reportedly one of only two world-wide day long event offers lots of (the other being Hawaii!) that is completely free themed nights and special deals at the island’s eateries of bee diseases and therefore a perfect place for you to enjoy. Make sure for happy and healthy bees. Honey products you book your visit and are available from various outlets across the expect to eat well! island for you to enjoy.

visitalderney.com 17 ALDERNEY QUICK FACTS

2,000 Inhabitants MeetOur some of the residentsIsland who Area: miles² make our island special and be 3.5 inspired by their passion for all Length: miles things Alderney! 3.5 Width: 1.5 miles Footpaths: 34 miles Dougal Beaches: 6 I am proud to be Parker the manager of The Speed limit: mph Alderney’s Radio 35 Station, Quay FM, Family which is run by Living in Alderney is amazing and as a volunteers. We family it is all about being outdoors and in are now in our fifth year and have people Keith the sea air. We are always out walking or listening from as far away as Australia, I have lived on cycling, or at the beach, and the children Canada and China! Alderney for love exploring and learning about the island. Tess twenty-five When we visit family in the UK, they are There is so much On a Friday night you will often find me years and been always asking ‘Where is the beach?’ They going on this little calling the numbers at the island’s bingo, one of the islands posties for fourteen. don’t quite get that not everybody has a island. I am in the which helps raise money for different clubs I love being out and about in the fresh air beautiful beach on their doorstep! Theatre Group, as and I am also one of the seven members of and as a postie I’m always meeting people well as playing in Everyone is just enjoying life here on the island’s judiciary, known as ‘Jurats’. and know the residents quite well. the island band. Alderney. It’s a safe and easy going place. I love Alderney whatever the time of year. I In my spare time I run the children’s table It’s difficult to put a finger on it but there is Sailing is a big part of my life too and think sometimes we take it for granted but tennis club and get a lot of joy from it. It just something about Alderney which gets I am privileged to be the Sailing Club’s we really should remember how lucky we isn’t an easy sport to learn, but over the in your blood. Commodore. There is nothing better than are and what a special place it is. years I have taken nearly thirty children on being out at sea surrounded by puffins, to play international table tennis against gannets dolphins, seals and all sorts of other England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. wildlife.

I feel lucky to have ended up on this lovely I have several jobs. I am the islands little rock with my wife and two kids. I don’t radiographer, picture framer and also a pig think anything would make me leave - this farmer! island has got it all! Alderney has the most beautiful quiet beaches, rugged cliffs and amazing sunsets to watch. You can’t really beat it as a place to live.

Watch their full stories at: visitalderney.com/meet the islanders visitalderney.com 19 Cycle an island 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 two-wheels.

Pick up our free Cycle Guide which is suitable for all ages and abilities. Choose the half day route (4 miles ish) or spend the whole day exploring the island following the longer route (6 miles ish), discovering many of the island’s landmarks along the way.

You can hire pedal or electric bikes, or even a tandem from Cycle and Surf.

Pick up your FREE cycle guide at the Visitor Information Centre visitalderney.com 21 Walking in Alderney 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 walking abilities, provides you Woodland, grassy commons, heaths, beaches with history and interesting and ponds are all connected by a network of facts along the way. over 40 miles of winding paths and tracks. Many of these are ancient trails, first created over a thousand years ago to give farmers access to their land across that of their neighbours. The Coast Path A walk on Alderney never gets boring. History Challenge has shaped the landscape over the centuries Our well-marked coastal and the island offers a fantastic playground for path offers ten miles of walkers and explorers alike, with bunkers, forts breathtaking sea views with and Neolithic remains. Wildlife abounds on our countless photo opportunities. peaceful rock with a surprise awaiting you at The walk will take about five every turn. hours at a good pace. If taken at a more leisurely stride Whether you choose to make your own way you can spend a whole day or follow one of our self-guided walks your winding along this stunning senses will be awakened by the scent of gorse route, hopping down onto in flower, the taste of a ripe autumn blackberry, beaches or stopping off at the call of an oystercatcher or the feel of the The Old Barn by Longis Bay wind on your skin. Walking on Alderney evokes for lunch. Every path marker your senses 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 Download the self-guided walks changing view. at visitalderney.com Enjoy the view visitalderney.com 23 Alderney’s income during the 18th century, a time when the island’s many fine Georgian properties were built.

Victorian The Victorian period brought huge change to Alderney and its landscape as a wide project of fortification took place on the island. The Breakwater and numerous An island forts and batteries were built to defend Alderney against a potential French attack.

full of WWII During WWII Alderney’s population was evacuated to the UK. Whilst they were history away, German occupying forces constructed an Exploring Alderney’s bunkers Dan Snow @thehistoryguy uncountable number of bunkers and defences as part One island, so many of Hitler’s ‘Atlantic Wall’ using forced labour. The five-year stories. It’s all here, German occupation came waiting to be discovered. Make time to to an end on 16 May 1945. It was not until December that Walk in the footsteps of Alderney’s unique position between the islanders were allowed Romans and discover The to return to their devastated the Normandy coast and England Nunnery Heritage Site has shaped its history and wherever island. Those returning faced hardship and uncertainty, you are on our small island you don’t Explore Cambridge Battery Roman fort walls' at Fort Tourgis showing indomitable spirit have to travel far to find the past. and resourcefulness as they See the Watermill slowly rebuilt their island restoration in Bonne Terre home. The many remaining The strategic position of Alderney has long bunkers are a permanent been understood and exploited as early as Watch the WWII short films reminder of the island’s dark at the Wildlife Trust Centre 300AD when the Romans built a small fort, time and ‘Homecoming Day’ at Longis Bay, the remains of which are now is remembered each year on Visit the mighty WWII MP3 known as ‘The Nunnery’. December 15. tower ‘The Odeon’ Throughout the Medieval and Tudor II 'Odeon'' periods, military defences were an essential Walk the Blue Plaque Trail The WW part of Alderney’s life. Privateering, or Go bunkering licensed piracy on shipping belonging to the Discover more about our amazing enemies of the Crown, provided much of hertiage at visitalderney.com visitalderney.com 25 2020 Celebrations Join Alderney and our sister Channel Islands for heritage themed events Unmissable during 2020 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of our liberation from German highlights Occupation Not to be missed on at the end of WWII. your visit to Alderney! Museum

Railway The award winning museum provides a history of the 2020 Alderney has the only working island from the pre-historic th period to the present day. railway in the Channel Islands. Homecoming The first people to ride on Open April to Oct, Mon to Fri 75 the line were Queen Victoria 10-12noon / 2.30-4.30, Sat and Sun 10-12. PATSY MARTEL NEE TINSON Anniversary and Prince Albert in 1854. Adult £3 / Child Free RETURNED AGE 6 Mannez Lighthouse Nowadays this historic railway “When we came alongside, I can December 15 in Alderney is known as ‘Homecoming line provides lots of interest By request at other times. remember the archway with the Day’, an annual Bank Holiday, remembering the The 32m high Mannez and entertainment. alderneysociety.org Lighthouse was commissioned bannerAlderney ‘Welcome Museum Home’, the band courage and determination of those who came back Adult £6 / Child £3 rtn playing...WeThe award went upwinning to view themuseum in 1912, after a large boat, the SS alderneyrailway.gg Campania because my uncles had after WWII and rebuilt the island that we now love. Liverpool ran aground. Guided provides a history of the island the pub from the century before. tour every Sun 3pm, May to from the pre-historic period to After being evacuated in June 1940 Alderney was transformed It was terribly devastated but they Sept. Adult £4 / Child £3 hadthe it uppresent and running day. justOpen before April to into an impregnable fortress by the Germans. The islanders October, Mon to Fri 10-12noon Christmas.” who had left found refuge in the UK, where they spent the next and 2.30-4.30pm, Sat and Sun five years with no way of knowing for sure whether they would 10-12noon. By request at other times. 01481 823222 ever see their island again. Adults £3 / Children Free The five years of occupation came to an end on the 16 May alderneysociety.org Tapestry 1945 when the Germans surrendered however, the people of Alderney could not immediately return to their island due to a St Anne's Bell Tower Alderney resident, Kate huge clean-up operation needed, including the removal of over Russell had the idea of 30,000 landmines. Alderney Cinema The Parish Church of St Anne ‘completing’ the famous is home to the only peal of Bayeux Tapestry with a 3 BEDA THOMPSON NEE ANGEL, It was December 1945 that the first islanders were allowed RETURNED AGE 17 Visitors to the island are twelve bells in the Channel meter long ‘Alderney Finale’. to come back to their beloved Alderney but they found it a “I actually got off the boat and just charmed by the ‘step back in Islands. Rung by volunteers, Over 400 people contributed looked up and thought ‘Home’! I very different island to the one they had left. Devastated and time’ feel of watching a film in the bells sound out over the stitches (including Prince could feel two big weights lifted overrun with rats with imposing concrete fortifications. Many our small cinema which seats town for both secular and Charles and the Duchess of from my shoulder.” of their houses were now completely derelict and most of the only 90 people and is run religious events. Ringing and Cornwall). It was unveiled in by enthusiastic volunteers. It non-ringing visitors are always April 2013 is now on display in wood, including front doors and furniture, were missing, having Extracts from the ‘Homecoming’ usually opens on a Monday welcome to a practice every the Alderney Library. documentary by Eye Film. been used as firewood by the Germans. and Thursday evening. Adult Mon 5pm and Sat 10am. Admission Free Then began the long process to rebuild their island home. (over 15) £7 / £5 (under 15). alderneybells.com alderneybayeuxtapestry.com visitalderney.com 27 A Year of Festivals

Come and join us in 2020 for one (or more!) and Events of our fabulous festivals or events. New Year’s Day Water Festival Cultural Exchange 1 JANUARY 1-3 MAY A traditional wet welcome at the Marais A weekend of live music, workshops and Alderney Performing Arts Festival Air Races Square (11am) with the Alderney Fire Brigade activities with our twinned French town followed by the first swim of the year at Beaumont-Hague. Braye beach (12noon). visitalderney.com visitalderney.com Alderney Performing Arts Festival Garden Bird Watch 23-25 MAY 25-26 JANUARY A unique celebration of music and world class Take part in the British research project with performances at stunning locations and forts the Alderney Wildlife Trust. across the island with the 2020 theme being alderneywildlife.org ‘The Deep South’. alderneyperformingartsfestival.com Alderney Literary Festival 20-22 MARCH Coastal Run The Channel Islands’ boutique history festival 25 MAY where people who enjoy reading and writing A very popular race for runners and walkers about the past come together to talk books. around the stunning Alderney Coast Path. alderneyliterarytrust.com runalderney.org Bunny Express Wildlife Week Alderney Week Cavalcade Day Literary Festival 12 APRIL Easter Sunday 25 MAY-31 MAY Join the Easter Bunny and friends aboard the Daily wildlife fun for the whole family - see, Easter special train ride. learn, discover with the Alderney Wildlife alderneyrailway.com Trust’s events and activities. Shark Egg Hunt alderneywildlife.org 13 APRIL Easter Monday Bunker Day Head down to the beach with the Alderney 30 MAY Wildlife Trust as part of the national hunt Open day at one of our WWII bunkers with a to find shark eggs on Britain’s beaches and leading historian to explain our heritage. maybe even some chocolate eggs too. visitalderney.com alderneywildlife.org Men’s Golf Open Milk-a-Punch Sunday 6-7 JUNE 3 MAY An international event (The Coursemaker Try Alderney’s traditional tipple, offered to Cup) which attracts entries from as far afield you in pubs and clubs across the island. as the USA and New Zealand. visitalderney.com alderneygolfclub.com

visitalderney.com 29 Angling Festival Annual Motor Sprint & Hill Climb Half Marathon 5 SEPTEMBER Organised by the Rotary Club of Alderney, open to all, but only the fit and healthy should take part. alderney-half-marathon.org Motor Sprint & Hill Climb 17-19 SEPTEMBER Organised by Guernsey Kart & Motor Club. Chamber Music Festival Racing cars and bikes compete for the Alderney Week fastest time. visitalderney.com 1-9 AUGUST 5 August Cavalcade Day Alderney Bank Holiday Alderney Air Races The Channel Islands’ biggest carnival 26-27 SEPTEMBER Half Marathon and community festival with entertainment A popular aviation event, competitive and Bunker Day for all ages – not to be missed! great fun to watch. Planes from around Ladie’s Golf Open alderneyweek.net Britain compete in the 100+ mile races. 13-14 JUNE Rock the Rock Concert visitalderney.com A 2 day event (Hoskins Cup) which attracts 4 AUGUST Angling Festival over 50 competitors. An evening of live music to rock the rock 10-17 OCTOBER alderneygolfclub.com all for a good cause. For the line-up Join the 35th festival which attracts many Bloomin’ Alderney visit rocktherock.co.uk angling competitors to the island. 22-28 JUNE Alderney Chamber Music Festival [email protected] Enjoy a wander through some of Alderney’s 20-23 AUGUST Woodland Week most picturesque gardens. The fourth festival full of brilliantly talented 23-29 NOVEMBER visitalderney.com young musicians from around the world. Help Alderney’s woodland grow with the Fly-In acmf.co.uk Alderney Wildlife Trust’s events including 26-28 JUNE Alderney Wildlife Festival tree planting and sapling care, woodland A fantastic social weekend for visiting private 29-31 AUGUST trails and discovery walks. aviators with a jam-packed programme of A weekend full of activities, celebrating the alderneywildlife.org events. fantastic diversity of wildlife and nature Homecoming Day fly-alderney.com Alderney has to offer. 15 DECEMBER Alderney Bank Holiday Food & Drink Festival alderneywildlife.org To commemorate 75 years since the return 29 JUNE-10 JULY Sailing Club Regatta of the first group of islanders to Alderney WEEKLY WHAT’S A delicious celebration of island’s eateries 29-30 AUGUST after WWII, following the mass evacuation ONS and fabulous local produce with theme nights, of 1940. A weekend of great sailing, hospitality and In addition to our larger wine tasting and special deals. fun. visitalderney.com annual events, there is visitalderney.com alderneysailingclub.com Boxing Day Walk always something going on in Alderney whatever Fortress Fortnight 26 DECEMBER Alderney Wildlife Fayre the time of year. Keep up- 17 JULY-2 AUGUST Alderney’s most popular annual walk with 30 AUGUST to-date with What’s On at Enjoy a ‘pop- up’ jazz bar in four of the forts Celebrating everything Alderney from local the Wildlife Trust helping to shake out the visitalderney.com or call across the island. arts, crafts, food and people. limbs after a fun and filling Christmas. into the Visitor Information alderneyperformingartsfestival.com alderneywildlife.org alderneywildlife.org Centre during your stay. visitalderney.com 31 TheGreat Outdoors

Why not try Sunrise yoga Sea swimming Rockpooling Geocaching

Sea kayaking

Although visitors enjoy the The stunning coastline, warmer climate scenery, the fresh air and and hugely varied landscape is just the tranquillity of the island, waiting to be explored - from stunning cliffs perfect for birdwatching, to Alderney is also the perfect sparkling seas for snorkelling, rocky playground for those who love beaches for exploring along with the outdoors. coastal caves to discover and crystal clear waters ready to be dived into!

visitalderney.com 33 Tennis The Alderney Tennis Club has Island is open all year round and offers four full sized tennis courts, a short tennis court and sports a practice wall. It runs a simple booking and an honesty box policy. All visitors welcome. Participate Or Spectate. Call Joan 01481 822160 Alderney is for sports [email protected] enthusiasts. Fishing Our island offers all the sports you Whether by boat or from shore, there know and love. Whether you decide Sailing are plenty of opportunities to fish around Alderney. With the sea never further than The Alderney Sailing Club overlooks Braye to participate or spectate our sports a few minutes away it is easy to grab a rod Harbour and is a popular first port of call will extend and enrich your island and go fishing whenever you want. There’s for any visiting yachtsperson. They offer also carp fishing at Corblets Reservoir (ring holiday experience. From tennis to ‘Push the Boat Out’ days, where you can Jon 07781 457024) and don’t forget the sailing, running to golfing there are try out sailing, racing through the summer Angling Festival competition that’s takes plenty of sports for you to choose and a Regatta in August. You can also place every October. from. take advantage of the facilities and boats available by becoming a member. [email protected] 01481 822959 alderneysailingclub.com Why not bring Running Club ... Every Wednesday evening and Sunday aSports Team morning from the Moorings, a group of runners club together to stay fit, visitors are welcome. Contact Rod 01481 824230

Golfing Rugby Football Cricket The Alderney Golf Club offers a rewarding 9 hole golfing challenge, with spectacular Established in 2018, Our Alderney Nomads Alderney’s cricket ground views overlooking Braye Bay to the north- Alderney’s first rugby team Football team welcome all enjoys the best view in the west, Longis Bay to the south-east and warmly invites teams from to watch and support them British Isles! The cricket club flanked by the stunning Victorian Fort Albert. around the world to come on match-days at their welcomes teams to play [email protected] and play. football ground. and visitors to spectate. 01481 822835 alderneygolfclub.com alderneyrugby.co.uk alderneyfootball.co.uk alderneycricket.com

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If you’re coming to Alderney in 2020 remember to capture your own special moments and tag us @visitalderney #lovealderney visitalderney.com 37 Sunrise @andrew.cook.28 Walk hand in hand on an empty Romancing beach, dream under the starry sky and feel the magic in the air.

Whether you’re celebrating a new the relationship or spending quality time with island a loved one, Alderney offers the perfect romantic backdrop, away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. And for a picture perfect wedding that you and your guests will never forget, Alderney awaits you! It’s laid back and low stress. Wherever you say ‘I do’ you and your guests will be within strolling distance of the sparkling sea and endlessly scenery. Then afterwards, let your imagination run wild as the whole island becomes your reception playground. Islanders and businesses here will always go the extra mile to make it the wedding you dreamed of and create memories that will live on forever.

39 Island hopping Explore our sister Channel Islands, all of which have their own unique charm. Grande Greve,Sark Jersey Jersey is the largest of our sister 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 [email protected]

Sark With only 600 residents the pace of life on Sark is relaxed, with no cars the best way Fort Grey, Guernsey to see the island is by bike or horse-drawn Guernsey carriage. From their stunning south coast cliffs to Guernsey has a unique heritage and offers a Sark Information Centre 01481 832345 white sandy beaches, cobbled streets range of excellent museums. of their charming capital to its fabulous Hike the cliffs or relax on their beaches, restaurants, Guernsey offers a unique and dine out in one of the seaside restaurants or diverse holiday destination or day trip. simply sit back and watch the world go by, One of the best ways to explore Guernsey the choice is yours. Herm is on foot, with almost 30 miles of cliff paths Guernsey Information Centre 01481 723552 One of the smaller of our sister islands, that weave around the spectacular south [email protected] Herm offers coastal paths, beautiful beaches coast. Stop off at Moulin Huet and enjoy the and coves and award winning gardens. Life same unspoilt views that inspired Renoir on Herm is tranquil with only a couple of to paint here in the 19th century. Why not tractors and no cars on the island, sample it visit during their spring and autumn walking yourself with a hop over from Guernsey. festivals and join a guide to find out more Herm Information Centre 01481 750000 about its fascinating history. visitalderney.com 41 Plan your holiday Start planning your island adventure.

In this section we give tips on how to get to GETTING HERE 44 and get around Alderney along with a list of all accommodation for you to browse through. TOUR OPERATORS 47 There is also a directory of places to eat and drink and of the shops our island has to offer. WHERE TO STAY 48

If you need more information, inspiration or EAT & DRINK 62 choice then go online to visitalderney.com, or GETTING AROUND 64 call our friendly team at the Visitor Information Office on 01481 822333. SHOPPING 66 USEFUL INFORMATION 72 TRAVEL TRAVEL Getting

WHERE TO STAY Getting to AlderneyHere is part of the adventure. ARRIVING BY SEA

WHERE TO STAY If you’re sailing to Alderney at your own CHARTER BOATS leisurely pace or on a scheduled sea Access Challenger crossing our small but charming harbour Available out of Guernsey. awaits you! Just please remember to 07781 147477 observe our Puffin Friendly Zone by [email protected] guernseyboatcharter.com

Burhou. EAT & DRINK Margaret K The Little Ferry Company Available out of Guernsey. Direct sailings between Alderney and 07781 101935 [email protected] ARRIVING Guernsey. (Summer only).

EAT & DRINK 01481 724810 Out of the Blue BY AIR thelittleferrycompany.com Available out of Guernsey. 07781 104356 Enjoy a flight on one of Aurigny’s [email protected] Lady Maris II boatfishing.net

eighteen seater Dornier planes. Watch Private Aviation Direct sailings from Cherbourg and Sark. GETTING AROUND & TOURS the pilot at work, enjoy your own Flying is often the way in which many Also available for charter trips between True Blue Charters Between Poole and Alderney. window seat and the breathtaking views visitors first discover Alderney. With Alderney, Guernsey, Jersey, Sark, Herm, 07967 598669 as you come in to land. three operational runways, affordable France and the UK. [email protected] landing fees and VAT free fuel, truebluecharters.co.uk 07781 100829 or 07781 413044 Aurigny Air Services Alderney Airport prides itself on its [email protected] Avante 2 Direct flights from Southampton service for private aviation. The small alderneygiftbox.com Available out of Alderney. and Guernsey. Flights via Guernsey airfield means you can land and enjoy 07781 115132 from Bristol, East Midlands, London the island without the delays and Manche Iles Express [email protected] avantealderney.com Gatwick, London Stansted, Norwich, frustrations of busier destinations. Routes from Dielette and Guernsey. GETTING AROUND & TOURS Southampton, Manchester, Jersey, 01481 701316 Sailing to Alderney? Leeds Bradford and Grenoble. Go to flyalderney.com to find out [email protected] The Harbour Masters office will be 01481 267267 more. manche-iles.com

[email protected] delighted to welcome you and advise Condor Ferries on visitor moorings. Please contact Port aurigny.com Alderney Airport SHOPPING Ferry services to Guernsey from Control VHF 74 or call 01481 82007. 01481 822624 Portsmouth, Poole and St Malo. airport.gg/alderney-airport Water Taxi 01202 207216 +44 (0) 7781 121046 or VHF Channel 73 SHOPPING condorferries.co.uk

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TRAVEL Tour Operators There are a number of tour operators that offer holidays in Alderney. The headings detail the kind of holiday they specialise in. WHERE TO STAY AIR PACKAGES SPECIAL INTEREST Alderney Holiday 01621 734777 Naturetrek 01962 733051 Alderney Holiday, part of Travelsmith, is a Nature Tour Operator coming to Alderney travel agency providing package holidays every year in May, June and September. from the UK and Guernsey. [email protected] WHERE TO STAY [email protected] naturetrek.co.uk alderneyholidays.com

Amarok +33 (0) 6 95 60 86 29 Premier Holiday 08444 937531 Amarok L’esprit Nature is a French nature/ Independent tour operator and part of photography tour operator. the Premier Travel Group, specialists in [email protected]

affordable, tailor-made holidays. EAT & DRINK amarok-espritnature.com premierholidays.co.uk

Zenith Holiday 0203 1377678 Sherpa Expeditions 0208 5772717 Zenith Holidays has been operating since Offering a self-guided walking tour around Ferry Services & Charters 2009 and offer a wide range of activity the Guernsey Bailiwick islands. EAT & DRINK holidays. [email protected] [email protected] sherpaexpeditions.com Good to know zenithholidays.co.uk Michel Jeanne

PUFFIN FRIENDLY ZONE GuernseyTravel.com 01534 496 660 French-speaking guide is able to guide a GETTING AROUND & TOURS Offering holiday and short breaks to the If on a boat please help our puffins by group for a day or a weekend on Alderney. Lady Maris II Bailiwick of Guernsey including dedicated randojersey.over-blog.com observing our ‘Puffin Friendly Zone’ breaks to Alderney.

Your local, friendly, stable boat with plenty of between March and August. This marine [email protected] Le Goût du Voyage +41 (0) 21 711 19 21 space both inside and out. exclusion zone covers the south-east bay guernseytravel.com Swiss travel agency organising island of Burhou and is in place to protect the FARES, SCHEDULES & BOOKINGS Bontour 01534 496 687 hopping trips in the Channel Islands. email: [email protected] largest population of Atlantic puffins in Part of C.I. Travel Group, Bontour is a Jersey +41 (0) 21 711 19 21 Charters & further details call the Channel Islands during their breeding based company established over 30 years legoutduvoyage.ch Darren +44 (0)7781 100 829 or season. ago. GETTING AROUND & TOURS Aaron +44 (0)7781 413 044 [email protected] Zirrus +49 (0) 5254 937 967 7

bontour.co.uk German speaking tour operator based on SCHEDULED SERVICES Visit alderneywildlife.org and • To/from Cherbourg for a day out in France or Guernsey offering island hopping holidays. connections to Channel ferries and trains. visitalderney.com for further details. [email protected] • Direct link to Sark and onward to Guernsey. SEA PACKAGE • One way, day trips and period returns. zirrus.de

FLEXIBLE CHARTERS Jerseytour +33 (0) 2 40 20 16 02 SHOPPING • To French ports, Guernsey, Sark, Jersey and the UK south coast. French Travel agency organising island ROUND-THE-ISLAND BOAT TRIPS hopping trips in the Channel Islands • 2 hour voyage visiting the bird sanctuary island of Burhou, the gannet rocks Les Etacs, Trois Vaux, Telegraph Bay, Bluestone Beach, [email protected] Longis Bay and much more! SHOPPING jerseytour.com

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HOTEL

HHHH GOLD (HOTEL) Braye Beach Hotel The Blonde Hedgehog TRAVEL Braye Street, GY9 3XT Le Huret, GY9 3TR T: 01481 824300 T: 01481 823230 / UK 03302235540 (local rate) W: brayebeach.com W: blondehedgehog.com TRAVEL Where to stay E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Alderney boasts a wide selection of excellent accommodation. Our guide is here to help you find the perfect place to stay.

USING OUR LISTINGS... WHERE TO STAY

HOTEL STAR RATING Generally the larger of accommodation types Alderney runs a voluntary star rating scheme Situated directly on Braye Beach, which means A warm and welcoming haven within Clarence with on-site facilities and a wide range of guest alongside our Quality Assured scheme. Each that the views from the bedrooms, restaurant House, The Corner House and The Blonde services. An establishment providing a full property is assessed by Quality in Tourism and bar are hard to beat. Hedgehog itself. within the above categories. These standards formal service for guests. 27 rooms | From £110 PRPN 18 rooms | From £180 PRPN WHERE TO STAY can be viewed at: qualityintourism.com quality- GUEST ACCOMMODATION schemes. GUEST ACCOMMODATION From cosy guest houses and stylish Inns H Simple, clean and comfortable with no frills The Georgian House HHHH SILVER (INN) The Victoria HHHH SILVER (GUEST HOUSE) to modern serviced apartment style HH Well presented and well run Victoria Street, GY9 3UF Victoria Street, GY9 3UG accommodation. The majority provide HHH Good levels of quality and comfort T: 01481 822471 W: georgianalderney.com T: 01481 822754 W: thevictoria.gg breakfast and some offer evening meals or HHHH Excellent standards in all areas E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

even a packed lunch to take on your island EAT & DRINK HHHHH Exceptional throughout adventurer.

SELF-CATERING From historic forts to stylish houses these

EAT & DRINK properties are perfect for families or friends wanting to explore Alderney on their own PRICE GUIDE timescale. Guests have exclusive use of these Hotels and Guest Accommodation, per room fully equipped properties providing the perfect per night (PRPN) or per person per night base for your island discovery. (PPPN). Popular and friendly pub with restaurant, garden Boutique guest house offering a range of bed- GETTING AROUND & TOURS Self-catering, per unit per week (PW). and B&B rooms. rooms all with a coastal charm. HOSTEL 4 rooms | From £70 PRPN 6 rooms | From £60 PRPN Establishment providing dormitory style KEY TO FACILITIES bedrooms with shared bathrooms and kitchen facilities. Restaurant The Ramblers Retreat HHH GUEST HOUSE Bonjour Guest House 32 Victoria Street, GY9 3XA 16 High Street, GY9 3UG QUALITY ASSURED Licensed Bar T: 01481 824884 / 07781 130304 T: 01481 822152 / 07781 119891 Choose your accommodation with confidence, W: alderneyangling.com E: [email protected] Children welcome as all accommodation listed has been inspected E: [email protected] and assessed by an appointed Accommodation Accessible Facilities Inspector. Establishments must GETTING AROUND & TOURS display a valid accommodation Dog Friendly permit and may choose to also display the Quality Assured logo. WiFi

Important information: at the time of booking SHOPPING please check your establishment’s cancellation policy and if there are any extra charges for Friendly bed and breakfast accommodation A family run guest house, located in the heart amenities. We recommend that appropriate in Victoria Street, St Anne. of St Anne, close to shops and restaurants. holiday insurance be taken out to guard against SHOPPING such cancellation. Sleeps 8 | From £36 PPPN 5 rooms | From £38 PRPN

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Simerock St. Anne’s Guest House TRAVEL Les Venelles, GY9 3TW Le Huret, GY9 3TR SIMEROCK T: 01481 823645 / 07911 723309 T: 01481 823145 / 07781 122319

TRAVEL W: simerock.wix.com/simerock W: stannesguesthouse.com Guest House E: [email protected] E: [email protected] WHERE TO STAY Gill and Steve await you with a warm welcome.

A family-run guest house, overlooking farm- Ingrid welcomes you into her beautiful town Simerock is a modern chalet bungalow, overlooking farmland, land and near the southern cliff-top walks. house from the late 1700’s. but centrally situated only 200 yards from both the Marais Square and the top of Victoria Street. Cliff walks start just across the road. 6 rooms | From £100 PRPN 3 rooms | From £44 PRPN WHERE TO STAY Choose ground floor room, most en-suite or upstairs family suite.

All rooms have tea/coffee facilities, digital radio/T.V. Villa Mondrian Harbour Lights Tavern Fontaine David, GY9 3XL Newtown Road, GY9 3YR T: 07911 723703 / 07911 723161 T: 01481 822979 Les Venelles, Alderney GY9 3TW Tel: 00 44 (0)1481 823645 W: villamondrian.com W: harbourlightstavern.com email: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

http://simerock.wix.com/simerock EAT & DRINK

EAT & DRINK St. Anne’s Guest House High quality guest suites in a great location Recently refurbished, the Tavern is ideally

between the harbour and town. located with a selection of room types. GETTING AROUND & TOURS 4 rooms | From £70 PRPN 14 rooms | From £65 PRPN

L’ Haras Guest House Newtown Road, GY9 3XP T: 01481 823174 W: lharas.alderney2.com E: [email protected] Good to know All properties listed are registered States of Alderney approved GETTING AROUND & TOURS Personal Service for a accommodation. Personal Experience Contact: Ingrid Murdoch

Tel. 01481 823145 Go to SHOPPING email: [email protected] A quiet guest house situated near the harbour VISITALDERNEY.COM www.stannesguesthouse.com for more accommodation details and Braye Bay and its amenities.

SHOPPING 5 rooms | From £36 PPPN

50 51 TRAVEL Bonjour Good to know TRAVEL Guest Puffins start to arrive on Burhou in early April and leave at the end of House July. They can only be seen from the 16 High Street, Alderney, sea. Boat tours are available during Channel Islands GY9 3UG this time with operators abiding by a Tel: 01481 822152 wildlife code of conduct.

Email: [email protected] WHERE TO STAY

Situated in Alderney’s quaint cobbled High Street, Bonjour is just 1 minute’s walk from shops, good restaurants and pubs. You will find a warm welcome, WHERE TO STAY generous English or Continental breakfast and comfortable clean accommodation. Package deals and evening meals by arrangement.

For details of tariffs, or to make a booking ring the resident proprietors LES POURCIAUX COTTAGE Mel and Bill Walden. AN ISLAND COTTAGE BY THE SEA EAT & DRINK lespourciauxalderney.co.uk Call or message Gill on 07911 723120

EAT & DRINK Good to know GETTING AROUND PARKING

Getting around Alderney couldn’t be Car parking is free anywhere on the island. GETTING AROUND & TOURS GO TO easier, whether you choose car, bicycle or Just don’t forget to display your parking on foot. disc supplied in your car hire. VISITALDERNEY.COM For more information go to:FOR MORE ACCOMMODATION DETAILS visitalderney.com/getting-around

All properties listed are registered HEALTH & TRANSPORTStates of Alderney Tourism approved There is no reciprocal health accommodation.agreement Go to GETTING AROUND & TOURS with the UK. Medical insurance is strongly VISITALDERNEY.COM recommended to avoid extra costs while for more information you’re on holiday.

For more information go to: SHOPPING visitalderney.com/useful-information SHOPPING

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Alderney Boutique Cottages TRAVEL Bluestone Cottage, Route des Carrieres, GY9 3YE T: 01481 824607 (Office) / 07770 845971 (John) / 07766 238526 (Katie)

TRAVEL W: alderneyboutiquecottages.co.uk E: [email protected]

Elsinore HHHH GOLD Les Capucines HHHH GOLD Alderney Boutique Cottages A two-storey, detached A few minutes from house with sea views. Victoria Street. Self Catering Accommodation Sleeps 8 Sleeps 6 From £1250 PW From £1100 PW WHERE TO STAY

Alderney Bell & Co Self Catering 3 Victoria Street, GY9 3UF T: 01481 822562 W: bellandcoalderney.com E: [email protected] Aztec Cottage Barley Twist WHERE TO STAY Boutique A traditional town house Enjoy incredible views opposite the Museum. over Braye Bay. Cottages Alderney Sleeps 6 Sleeps 6 From £840 PW From £1057 PW

Self Catering Accommodation Boutique 15 Clos De Mer La Chouette EAT & DRINK A modern house well A traditional two Boutique holiday houses situated for Braye Bay. storey cottage. renovated to the highest ottages Sleeps 10 Sleeps 4 Self Catering Accommodation EAT & DRINK standard to make the most of From £1099 PW From £749 PW your precious time together 52 High Street 57 Le Banquage Attractive family home Moments away from

in the heart of St Anne. Braye beach. GETTING AROUND & TOURS Sleeps 7 Sleeps 5 Alderney £954 PW £854 PW

8 Le Bourgage Boutique Situated in a quiet cobbled street in town. ottages Sleeps 4 From £749 PW GETTING AROUND & TOURS Self Catering Accommodation Go to www.alderneyboutiquecottages.co.uk VISITALDERNEY.COM [email protected] for more accommodation details

07770 845971 (John) / 07766 238526 (Katie) SHOPPING 01481 824607 (Office) SHOPPING

54 55 Alderney Boutique ottages Self Catering Accommodation

Alderney Boutique ottages SELF-CATERING SELF-CATERING

Alderney Accommodation Les Pourciaux Cottage Braye Cabin TRAVEL 16 Victoria Street, GY9 3TA Longis Common, GY9 3YB Route de Braye, GY9 3XJ T: 01481 823332 W: alderney-accommodation.com E: [email protected] T: 01481 823882 / 07911 732120 T: 01481 822800

TRAVEL Braye View Meadows Braye Vista W: lespourciauxalderney.co.uk W: brayecabin.gg Well-equipped 3 bed- Spacious 2 bed apart- E: [email protected] E: [email protected] room bungalow. ment by the harbour. Sleeps 6 Sleeps 4 From £650 PW From £600 PW

1d Clos de Mouriaux Heathcoate WHERE TO STAY Cozy 1 bed apartment 5 bed house in a quite in a quite location. area with sea views. Sleeps 2 Sleeps 8 +2 Situated in a peaceful location with spectacular Close to town with wonderful panoramic views From £497 PW From £750 PW views of Longis Bay. of Braye Bay. Sleeps 4 | From £850 PW Sleeps 4 | From £630 PW WHERE TO STAY Hope Cottage 4/5 La Trigale Homely 3 bed bunga- Comfortable 2 bed Farm Court Cottages Fort Clonque low with sea views. town house by Town. Les Mouriaux, GY9 3UX Clonque Bay, GY9 3UT T: 01481 822075 Sleeps 6 Sleeps 3 T: 01628 825925 W: farmcourt-alderney.co.uk W: landmarktrust.org.uk From £630 PW From £515 PW E: [email protected] E: [email protected] EAT & DRINK 49 Le Banquage 12 Le Huret Beautiful 3 bed house Traditional 4 bed town near Braye beach. house in St Annes. Sleeps 5 Sleeps 9 EAT & DRINK From £665 PW From £700 PW

Pipedreamer Rock Bottom Two charming self-catering units set in the Enjoy staying in an historic fort (owned by the

Spectacular 4 bed house 2 bed annex with sun- delightful grounds of Farm Court. Landmark Trust) that gets cut off by the tide. GETTING AROUND & TOURS with beautiful views. set views. Sleeps 5 | From £600 PW Sleeps 13 | From £1380 PW Sleeps 8 Sleeps 4

From £1214 PW From £525 PW Fort Corblets La Heche Stables Corblets Bay, GY9 3YJ 4 Longis Road, GY9 3YB T: 01481 823730 T: 07889 844443 Sandpiper Cottage St John W: fortcorblets.co.uk W: airbnb.co.uk Modern 2 bed town Large 5 bed traditional E: [email protected] E: [email protected] house with garden. town house. Sleeps 4 Sleeps 9

GETTING AROUND & TOURS From £600 PW From £1004 PW

51 High Street St Martins Large stylish 4 bed Newly furbished, 4 bed

town house. 18th Century house. SHOPPING Sleeps 8 Sleeps 6 Self-catering south wing apartment in a unique Beautiful well equipped two bedroom house From £675 PW From £497 PW Victorian fort. located in St Anne.

SHOPPING Sleeps 4 | From £650 PW Sleeps 4 | From £750 PW

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La Marette 5 Little Street TRAVEL La Marette, GY9 3UQ Little Street, GY9 3TT T: 01481 823347 T: 07974 455431 W: lamarettestudioapartment.co.uk W: 5littlestreet.com TRAVEL E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Camping WHERE TO STAY

Studio apartment in a quiet location and with Full of home comforts, this family home has a use of a sunny garden. great town location. Sleeps 2 | From £497 PW Sleeps 6 | From £650 PW WHERE TO STAY

Saye Beach Campsite The Old Tea Room Saye Bay, GY9 3YJ 28 High Street, GY9 3TG T: 01481 822556 / 07781 190585 T: 07768 648146 W: sayebeachcamping.co.uk W: theoldtearoomalderney.co.uk E: [email protected] E: [email protected] EAT & DRINK EAT & DRINK

Reconnect with nature by sleeping Self-catering tents from £45 per night based on Boutique guest house offering a range of under the stars and camping at the 2 people sharing. Minimum stay 2 nights. bedrooms all with a coastal charm. picturesque Saye Beach Campsite. GETTING AROUND & TOURS Sleeps 2-6 | From £45 PN Sleeps 5 | From £700 PW

Tucked away in the sand dunes, Saye Beach Wuthering Heights ABO Accommodation (Hostel) Les Butes, GY9 3UN Longis Road, GY9 3YB Campsite is the perfect place to base your T: 01481 824295 / 07781 410199 T: 01481 822954 holiday with family or friends. It offers high E: [email protected] W: alderneybirdobservatory.org standard facilities including a bathroom E: [email protected] block, wet day room, play area for children and picnic area, along with a well-stocked shop and cafe. Hire a fully equipped tent or GETTING AROUND & TOURS just bring your own!

Saye Beach Campsite

Saye Bay, GY9 3YJ SHOPPING T: 01481 822556 / 07781 190585 The campsite is a registered States of Alderney A two bedroom property with stunning views Alderney Bird Observatory accommodation W: sayebeachcamping.co.uk approved accommodation. across Braye Bay and the harbour. for bird ringers and similarly enthusiast groups. E: [email protected]

SHOPPING Sleeps 4 | From £650 PW Sleeps 10 | From £25 PPPN £7 to £22.50 PPPN

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Guest House - The Victoria is situared on the cobbled high street just a stone’s throw from sister house, The Georgian. It is TRAVEL a traditonal and homely guest house with a contemporary twist and coastal in design. Open year round, The Victoria has 6 en-suite bedrooms, a spacious dining room, and cosy living room. The rooms are comfortable, all with modern amenities and the little extra touches. Breakfast is a feast hosted and cooked by Ally with a menu that offers light and cooked options. Help yourself to Ally-made granola, seasonal jams and compotes. Teapigs teas and Alderney roasted coffee are available all day. Perfect for those looking to escape for a weekend, families, single travellers, and big groups – you can even

hire the whole House for the weekend! Price per room per night including breakfast starts from £60 single WHERE TO STAY occupancy, £80 double and £100 superior twin / double. See our website for news, offers and late availability.

W: THEVICTORIA.GG E: [email protected] T: +44 0 1481 82 2471 WHERE TO STAY

OUR HOUSE EAT & DRINK

A bustling community pub in the heart of St Anne. Renowned for a friendly welcome, seasonally led menus, sun-trap EAT & DRINK garden and crab sandwiches!

Open year round and from 9.30am every day Cosy pub with real ales & cocktails THE MOORINGS GETTING AROUND & TOURS Food served daily for lunch & dinner BEACH BAR & CAFÉ (Sunday lunch only) Tea, coffee & freshly baked scones daily Local & seasonal produce THE MOORINGS IS THE PERFECT VENUE FOR RELAXED DINING, Secluded garden & outside bar JUST A STONE’S THROW FROM THE BEAUTIFUL BRAYE BEACH 4 charming en-suite B&B rooms open all year t. 01481 822459 e. [email protected] Private dining room f. themooringsalderney Corporate facilities WWW.THEMOORINGS.GG

GETTING AROUND & TOURS Live music & entertainment Bespoke weddings, functions & outside catering specials

BAR, RESTAURANT & SUNNY TERRACE € TEA, COFFEE & CAKES € FOOD SERVED DAILY SHOPPING W: GEORGIANALDERNEY.COM E: [email protected] T: +44 0 1481 82 2471 12PMƒ9PM € BREAKFAST SATURDAY & SUNDAY € FAMILY FRIENDLY KIDS MEAL DEAL & @georgianalderney PLAYROOM € TAKEƒAWAY STONE BAKED PIZZAS € BESPOKE WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS & OUTSIDE CATERING € LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT € OPEN MAY TO OCTOBER SHOPPING The Campania Coronation Inn

Traditional pub with gar- Traditional pub with good TRAVEL den, pool table & darts. beer & company.

High Street High Street TRAVEL 01481 822653 01481 822630 Ea Whethert and it’s a Drinkdrink with friends or lunch with the family there’s plenty of choice on HARBOUR offer. Just bring a healthy appetite! Braye Beach Braye Chippy IN TOWN Brasserie & Restaurant Traditional fish & chips eat

The hotel’s signature res- in or takeaway. WHERE TO STAY Bumps Bar & Bistro Georgian House taurant & bar. Open for lunch, dinner, Pub & restaurant offering Braye Street Braye Harbour drinks & coffee. fresh local, high quality 01481 824300 01481 823475 food. Victoria Street Victoria Street Cantina Number 6 Divers Inn 01481 823197 01481 822471 Tapas, pastas & delicious Traditional pub with food WHERE TO STAY local food & bar. & views across Braye Bay. Jack’s Brasserie Le Pesked Offers coffees, classic A delicious French restau- Braye Street Braye Street breakfasts, lunch & dinner. rant in the heart of St Anne. 01481 824063 01481 822632

Victoria Street Victoria Street Harbour Lights Tavern The Moorings 01481 823933 01481 823841 Pub & restaurant offering Bar, restaurant & large EAT & DRINK great food & stunning ter- terrace, also offers take- Marais Hall Mel’s Tea Room race. aways. The oldest pub on Cosy tea room at the top Newtown Braye Street Alderney serving tradition- of Victoria Street. 01481 822979 01481 822459

EAT & DRINK al British pub food. Marais Square High Street The Sailing Club The Vaults 01481 822683 01481 822005 Afternoon tea & home- Modern, up tempo restau- made cakes by the sea. rant & cocktail bar. Mai Thai Nellie Grey’s

GETTING AROUND & TOURS Offering all the sensational Dine in the ambience of Braye Harbour Braye Street flavours of Thailand. Nellie Gray’s Indian cuisine. 01481 822959 01481 824300

Le Val Victoria Street 01481 824940 01481 823333 OUT OF TOWN

PJ’s Pantry St Anne’s Guest House Aviator Café The Old Barn Offering snacks, lunch & Homemade afternoon teas Great for a quick cuppa or Restaurant by Longis Bay cakes. in a beautiful walled gar- light bite at the airport. with garden. den.

GETTING AROUND & TOURS Victoria Street Le Huret Alderney Airport Longis Bay 01481 823382 01481 823145 01481 822566 01481 822537

The Blonde Hedgehog Town Frier Chippy Saye Campsite Café Offers delicious plates all A takeaway located in the Great for a quick cuppa or

made from locally grown heart of St Anne. light bite. Summer only. Go to SHOPPING produce. VISITALDERNEY.COM Le Huret Ollivier Street Saye Campsite for details & opening times 01481 823230 01481 824515 01481 822556 SHOPPING

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Bill’s Island Tour Bat & Hedgehog Walk TRAVEL Discover the beauty of Alderney with islander A gentle nocturnal ramble to discover our bats Billy LePoulain. and the iconic Blonde Hedgehog.

TRAVEL 07911 730303 01481 822935 [email protected] [email protected] t ing around alderneywildlife.org Get Alderney Minibus Tour

Discover Alderney by taking a 2 hour guided Guided Town Walk minibus tour with Alderney Tours. A gentle 2 hour guided walk around the Hire a car, call a taxiand or take a boatTours trip. There 07815 549191 historic St Anne. (Advance booking rqd.) [email protected] 01481 822333 are lots of different ways to explore the island. WHERE TO STAY alderneytours.co.uk [email protected] Go to visitalderney.com for more details. Heritage & Wildlife Tour Mannez Lighthouse Guided Tour Enjoy a 2 hour guided walk to discover Follow a guided tour and climb to the top of CYCLE HIRE CAR HIRE (valid driving licence is required) Alderney’s rich history and unique wildlife. the lighthouse tower. (Sundays only) 01481 822935 01481 822333

WHERE TO STAY Cycle and Surf Braye Hire Cars [email protected] [email protected]

01481 822286 or 07781 154045 01481 823881 alderneywildlife.org Sea Kayaking Tour [email protected] [email protected] After Dark Safari cycleandsurf.co.uk brayehirecars.com A 1.5 hour kayaking tour with the Alderney Venture out on Alderney Tours minibus to Wildlife Trust to discover our amazing experience the island’s nocturnal wildlife. coastline. 07815 549191 01481 822935 TAXIS ISLAND BOAT TOURS EAT & DRINK [email protected] [email protected] A1 Taxis Alderney Wildlife Trust Boat Tour alderneytours.co.uk alderneywildlife.org 01481 824182 Seabird and history boat tour with an [email protected] expert guide. Charters and other tours

EAT & DRINK Bill’s Taxis available. 01481 822935 07911 730303 [email protected] [email protected] alderneywildlife.org Island Taxis GETTING AROUND & TOURS 01481 823823 Avante II Boat Tour [email protected] Round island boat tour. Charter fishing trips and other trips available. 07781 115132 or 01481 823307 [email protected] avantealderney.com

Lady Maris II Skipper Darren will take you around Alderney for a 2 hour boat tour. Cherbourg and Sark

GETTING AROUND & TOURS trips also available. 07781 100829 or 07781 413044 [email protected] alderneygiftbox.com

SHOPPING SHOPPING

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TRAVEL Shopping Our quaint cobbled town with colourful bunting threaded from side to side across the street offers a unique shopping experience for you to enjoy. WHERE TO STAY GIFT SHOPS CLOTHING

Alderney Centre Victoria Street Anchors Victoria Street 01481 822646 01481 824333 Alderney Flower Shop Victoria Street Cycle & Surf Les Roquettes 01481 822286 / 07781 154045

WHERE TO STAY 01481 822807 alderneyflowershop.com cycleandsurf.co.uk

Alderney Wildlife Trust Gift Shop Victoria St Louise Unisex Casuals Albert Mews 01481 822935 07781 445340 alderneywildlife.org Reynards Shoe Shop Les Roquettes 01481 823772 / 07911 713232 Avaitor Café Gifts Alderney Airport

01481 822566 Shirley’s Ladies Fashions & His Essentials EAT & DRINK Les Salvagers Victoria Street Victoria Street 07781 149901 01481 822951

Museum Gift Shop High Street Studio Boutique Victoria Street 01481 823222 01481 822804 EAT & DRINK alderneysociety.org thestudioboutique1.com Our Creative Nook QEII Street ourcreativenook.com Reynards Jewellers Victoria Street 01481 822752 Good to know GETTING AROUND & TOURS BUTCHERS reynards.net DUTY-FREE AND VAT-FREE Retail & Catering Butchers Richards Newsagents Victoria Street 01481 822606 SHOPPING Selections Victoria Street Shopping in Alderney is VAT-Free. The • High quality beef, pork, poultry, game and charcuterie 01481 823805 island also has its own duty-free facilities • A wide selection of gourmet sausages with new chef’s recipes Sew Much Fun Victoria Street where visitors can purchase tobacco and 07781 423495 spirits at exceptionally low prices prior to introduced weekly Shabby Chic (The Jelly Cat Shop) departure, from the Aviator Café (airport)

GETTING AROUND & TOURS • A selection of speciality fine-food products including oils and vinegars, Victoria Street 01481 822700 and Mainbrayce (harbour). salts and rubs, jams and jellies, and crackers and crispbreads The Bookshop QEII Street 01481 823246 HALF-DAY CLOSING alderneybookshop.com Alderney still enjoys a traditional half-day The Wool Shop High Street SHOPPING TEL: 01481 822234 | WWW.THEBUTCHERSALDERNEY.COM | closing on a Wednesday when you will 01481 823863 find most shops close at lunchtime. 4 VICTORIA STREET, ST ANNE, ALDERNEY, GY9 3UF SHOPPING

66 67 HOUSEHOLD FOOD SHOPS Blanchard Building Supplies Ltd Newtown Le Cocq’s - Arkwrights Victoria Street TRAVEL 01481 822722 01481 824600 blanchard-ald.com Le Cocq’s - Freezer Centre The Cutting, Braye

01481 824322 TRAVEL London House The Cutting, Braye Le Cocq’s Stores Le Huret 01481 823450 01481 824646 Movies & Music Victoria Street lecocqs.com

01481 824277 Alderney Farm Shop Victoria Street moviesandmusic-hifi.com 01481 822167

Chrissie’s DIY Shop Victoria Street Jean’s Stores Waitrose Stockists 01481 822510

OPENING Braye Street WHERE TO STAY

07781 456333 HEALTH & WELL-BEING THE DOOR McAllister’s Wet Fish Shop Victoria Street Bodycare Victoria Street 01481 823666 01481 822111 TO ALDERNEY... Boardman’s Pharmacy Victoria Street MISCELLANEOUS

WHERE TO STAY Let us make buying and selling 01481 822126 your property a breeze The Alderney Library Church Street Eden Face & Body Ollivier Court 01481 824178 01481 824491 / 07781 438813 [email protected] edenbeautyalderney.com alderneylibrary.com

Lighthouse Physiotherapy St Annes House Mainbrayce Braye Harbour T: +44 (0) 1481 822562 & 823117 | E: [email protected] 07839 165288 01481 822772 3 Victoria Street, Alderney, Channel Islands, GY9 3UF bellandcoalderney.com EAT & DRINK Michaela’s Hair Boutique Ollivier Court [email protected] 07911 726429 mainbrayce.co.uk

movegently™ Nonsuch, Le Petit Val BUSINESS 07781 435905 EAT & DRINK Alderney Accommodation Victoria Street Norma’s Hair Salon Victoria Street 01481 823332 01481 824194 alderney-accommodation.com

Natural Flow Therapy Victoria Street Bell & Co Ltd Estate Agents Victoria Street 07781 166978 01481 822562 GETTING AROUND & TOURS naturalflowtherapy.co.uk [email protected] The Barber Shop Ollivier Court bellandcoalderney.com

07911 725178 HSBC Bank Victoria Street Take home a part of Vanity Box Victoria Street ciiom.hsbc.com 01481 822831 Alderney’s heritage Islands Insurance Victoria Street and traditions Mick’s Secondhand Shop Victoria Street 01481 824100 07781 417737 [email protected] We knit and hand-finish all our islands.gg jumpers locally in Alderney GETTING AROUND & TOURS using 100% British wool. Lloyds Bank Victoria Street 01481 822340 Find our products directly at Good to know islands.lloydsbank.com Traditional our workshop near There are two cashpoint machines on Braye Harbour or at the Guernsey Jumpers Alderney Wildlife Shop. Victoria Street at HSBC and Lloyds Bank. Post Office Victoria Street

locally crafted 01481 822606 SHOPPING Go to

01481 82 22 02 VISITALDERNEY.COM www.channeljumper.com for shop opening times SHOPPING

68 69 Visitor Information Centre A big thank you to all of the people of Alderney who have given their time to model 51 Victoria Street for us and to those who have taken great Mon-Fri 9-4.30 photos and given us permission to use them. Sat & Sun 10-12 We have tried to make sure the information +44 (0) 1481 822333 in this guide, including the adverts is accurate. [email protected] Sorry but VisitAlderney does not accept any visitalderney.com liability for errors, omissions, or inconvenience Please remember to get in touch if you need you may have been put to as a result. help booking your holiday. The VIC team is extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and Photo credits Martin Batt, Lucie Stribrska, Callum will be very happy to help. Thorne, Charlie Best, Dan Snow @thehistoryguy, Cover image Edward Black The Wingmen, Alex Evans, Bill Black, Cameron Cairnduff, Jake Woodnutt, Joe Parilla, Inga Voehrs, Map illustrations Rosie Evans Ursula Schmidli, Mark Harding, Greg Richardson, Print Deltor, using green energy and Ilona Soane-Sands, Visit Guernsey, Herm Tourism, vegetable based inks on paper from a Sark Tourism, The Dawbers, Aurigny, Helen Cawte sustainable FSC certified source. Photography, Beth Chapman, Sandy Robertson, your FREE

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