The Complete Guide to Alderney 2019 visitalderney.com Welcome to Alderney With beautiful uncrowded beaches, rich heritage, an abundance of wildlife and stunning scenery you'll soon realise just how easy it is to fall in love with Alderney. We hope you enjoy this guide to our little island paradise and look Escape to Alderney 3 forward to welcoming you here The Journey of Discovery Begins 5 very soon. Island Hopping 6 Helene, Anne -Isabelle, Caroline Unmissable Highlights 10 and The Visitor Centre Volunteers 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

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Escape Alderney to 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. visitalderney.com 3 London Bristol

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Southampton Poole The journey Discover Alderney of discovery English Channel begins Alderney 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.

You’ll find travelling by air to Alderney a Dielette 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

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To find out more on how to get here go to: visitalderney.com St Malo visitalderney.com 5 Hop from island to Island hopping 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 [email protected]

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. Sark dine out in one of the seaside restaurants or 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 Guernsey Information Centre 01481 723552 to see the island is by bike or horse-drawn their spring and autumn walking festivals [email protected] carriage. and join a guide to find out more about its Sark Information Centre 01481 832345 fascinating history. visitalderney.com 7 A getaway that extracts you from modern life

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visitalderney.com 9 Alderney Bell Tower The Parish Church of St Anne is home to a Unmissable highlights glorious peal of twelve Alderney Railway Alderney has the only working railway in the Channel ‘Taylor’ bells which are Alderney Bell Tower Islands. It used to carry stones from the quarries to sites rung by a dedicated 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 sufficient mastery of the timing [email protected] alderneyrailway.com the French Cap de La Hague lighthouse, Mannez stands guard at the northern approach to the Channel Islands with its and to be able to generate the intricate patterns required. Alderney Bayeux hazardous fast flowing waters. The 32m high building used to 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 The award winning museum provides a history of the island residents and visitors during charmed by the ‘step back in from the pre-historic period to the present day. There are many 2012 and was unveiled in April time’ feel of watching a film fascinating displays including an extensive display of Alderney’s 2013 by the Curator of the whilst on holiday in Alderney. Elizabethan wreck and recent discovery Roman remains. Ask Bayeux Tapestry. The panel The small cinema seats only the volunteer staff anything - they will be delighted to help! shows the major events from ninety people and until recently Open April to October, Mon to Fri 10-12noon and 2.30-4.30pm, the conclusion of the Battle still broke for half-time while Sat and Sun 10-12noon. By request at other times. 01481 823222 of Hastings on 14th October the projectionist changed the Adults £3 / Children Free alderneysociety.org 1066 to the coronation of film reel. It is run by enthusiastic Ride on the William the Conqueror in 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 [email protected] before a showing. Adults £6 for alderneybayeuxtapestry.com Alderney Cinema non-members aged 15 and over, £4 for under 15s. visitalderney.com 11

Walking Alderney in 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 Enjoy the sea air walks at: visitalderney.com visitalderney.com 13 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 Wild 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. Blonde 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! visitalderney.com 15 Where the past Pick up keys from the AWT to explore the German The peacecomes and tranquillity alive that is so 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 'Nunnery' 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 playground. history at visitalderney.com visitalderney.com 17 Foraging Alderney’s mix of salt-sprayed grasslands and woodlands make it a veritable cornucopia of wild edibles. From rummaging A Taste of in rock pools for shellfish and sampling seaweeds to nibbling on the wild ancestors of common vegetables there is Alderney 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 stocked across the island’s shops and small stalls set up at the 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.

Alderney Honey Every year in July Alderney 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 twelve day long event offers world-wide (the other being Hawaii) that is Alderney Pigs 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 and Lobster July and expect to eat well! visitalderney.com 19 Donald Hughes Guide, Bellringer and Volunteer

Donald... moves chairs, meets and greets, and greet’ at our regular music concerts rings bells. (classical, jazz, cabaret) and stack the chairs afterwards... or to simply support whatever t the islanders ‘Don’t believe a word he says’ is what some Mee is going on. Alderney is full of wonderful characters holiday makers are implored from a passing who each have a story to tell... motorist as I lead a small group of visitors I live in the centre of St Anne, overlooking around our historic town of St Anne. Well, our beautiful church, another heritage gem Alderney’s heritage is ‘unbelievable’; who 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 At 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 andone (or more!) Eventsof 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. visitalderney.com alderneywildlife.org 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. alderneywildlife.org visitalderney.com 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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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 Alderney Week Organised by Guernsey Kart & Motor Club. Racing cars and bikes compete for the 3-11 AUGUST – Bank Holiday Monday fastest time. 5 August Cavalcade Day The Channel Islands’ biggest annual carnival visitalderney.com 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 Rock the Rock great fun to watch. Planes from around Rock the Rock Concert Britain compete in the 100+ mile races. visitalderney.com Alderney Ladies’ Golf Open 7 AUGUST 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 [email protected] 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 To commemorate 74 years since the return of Alderney Wildlife Fayre In addition to our larger aviators with a jam-packed programme of the first group of islanders to Alderney after 25 AUGUST annual events, there is events. WWII, following the mass evacuation of 1940. Celebrating everything Alderney from local always something going fly-alderney.com visitalderney.com arts, crafts, food and people. on in Alderney whatever Alderney’s Food & Drink Festival alderneywildlife.org Boxing Day Walk the time of year. Keep up- 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 visitalderney.com 25 Astronomical events to look out for 21January Starry Skies Eclipsed moon rise 12-13 August Perseid meteor shower 21October Orionid meteor shower 18 November Leonid meteor shower 12-14 December Geminid meteor 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 atmospheric effects not often seen elsewhere, special Alderney’s dark and clear night skies Find out more on stargazing in Alderney at: visitalderney.com including the legendary ‘Green Flash’! are. Come and see for yourself! visitalderney.com 27 Cycling in Alderney 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 29 Although visitors enjoy the scenery, the fresh air and the tranquillity of the island, Alderney is also the perfect Sea Swimming 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 3 ROCKPOOLING beaches for exploring along with 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 An island playground

visitalderney.com 31 Whilst 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. [email protected] 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. [email protected] 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. [email protected] 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 Braye Bay Saye Beach BeachMake the most Guide of our uncrowded Only a few minutes Named as one of beaches to spend time with family walk from the harbour Countryfile’s Beaches and sheltered by our of the Year 2016! and friends. famous Breakwater. 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.

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P P nearby parking visitalderney.com 35 Arch Bay N Arch Bay N Saye Bay Corblets Bay SayeArch Bay Bay Corblets Bay N Burhou Island 6 Burhou Island Saye Bay 6 Corblets Bay Bird Sanctuary Bird Sanctuary Breakwater Bibette Head Breakwater Bibette Head Campsite 3 Campsite 3 Burhou Island 6 Bird Sanctuary Mannez Mannez Breakwater Bibette Head Campsite 3 MANNE MANNE Roselle Point STATION Roselle Point Mannez STATION Braye 2 Braye 2 MANNE Harbour HarbourRoselle Point STATION Roselle Braye Roselle 2 Battery Battery Harbour Mannez Garenne Roselle Mannez Garenne Battery Arch Bay N Braye Bay Braye Bay Mannez Garenne Crabby Bay Mount Hale Saye Bay Corblets Bay Crabby Bay Mount Hale Battery Longis Common Battery Longis Common PlatteBurhou Saline Island Platte Saline Braye Bay Mount Hale 6 Crabby Bay Longis Common Bird Sanctuary Battery Breakwater Bibette Head BRAYE Campsite Platte Saline 3 BRAYE STATION Rue de Beaumont Causeway STATION Rue de Beaumont Causeway Golf Course 7 Mannez Golf Course 7 5 Crabby Newtown 5 Crabby Newtown Robin Robin BRAYE Rock Rock STATION Rue de Beaumont Causeway Roselle Point MANNE Longis Bay STATION Crabby Newtown Golf Course 7 Longis Bay Les Rochers 5 Les Rochers 9 Essex Hill Braye Robin 2 9 Arch Bay Essex Hill La Va Rock La Va N Harbour Longis Bay The Roselle The Les Rochers llée Butes MAP KEY: 9 llée Butes Saye Bay CorbletsEssex Bay Hill MAP KEY: Cotil Battery Cotil Braye Rd La Va Braye Rd du Val LeValongis Frying Pan Places of Interest: The du Val LeValongis Frying Pan Places of Interest: Clonque Bay Burhou Island Clonque Bay Mannez Garenne llée Butes 6 MAP KEY: Battery 1 Cotil Battery 1 Druid’s Bird Sanctuary Town Church Druid’s Braye Rd Town Church Breakwater Bibette Head Altar Vue de la Saline Longis Road Altar Vue de la Saline du Val LeValongis LongisCampsite Road Frying Pan 3 Places of Interest: St 2 Odeon St 2 Odeon Braye Bay Clonque Bay Battery Tourgis 1 Haize Crabby Bay Mount Hale Druid’s Tourgis 1 Haize Mannez 1 3 Longis Common Town Church 3 Hill 10 Lighthouse Battery Altar Vue de Hillla Saline 10 Longis Road Lighthouse Victoria St Victoria 2 Odeon Causeway 4 ST. ANNE Platte Saline 4 Museum Causeway 1 4 ST. ANNE MANNE 4 Museum Tourgis Roselle Point Haize STATION La Petite High St La Petite 10 High St 3 Lighthouse Vau Pommier 5 Cambridge Battery Vau PommierHill Braye 2 5 Cambridge Battery Blaye La Corveé Blaye Victoria La Corveé BRAYE Causeway 4 ST. ANNEHarbour 4 Museum STATION Rue de Beaumont6 Bibette Head Causeway 6 Bibette Head La Petite High St Roselle Vaindsaire Crabby Newtown GolfVau CoursePommier 7 Vaindsaire 5 5 Blaye Battery Cambridge Battery Hannaine Bay Fosse Bassé Cognons Robin 7 The Nunnery Hannaine Bay La Corveé Fosse Bassé Cognons 7 The Nunnery Rock 6 Bibette Head Le Genet Le Genet 8 Les Etacs Gannet Colony Longis Bay Vaindsaire Mannez Garenne 8 Les Etacs Gannet Colony Les Rochers Fosse Bassé Cognons 7 The Nunnery La Rond But 9 9 HannaineWatermill Bay Essex Hill La Rond But 9 Watermill La Va Le Genet Sur la Ville Sur la Ville 8 Les Etacs Gannet Colony The Braye Bay Mount Hale Giffoine llée Butes Giffoine Crabby Bay MAPLa Rond KEY: But Cotil Bird Hides & Nature Reserves Battery Longis Common 9 Watermill Bird Hides & Nature Reserves Rocquettes Les Becquets Braye Rd Rocquettes Les Becquets du Val LeValongis PlatteFrying Saline Pan Sur la Ville Places of Interest: VoumeClonque Bay Visitor Information CentreGiffoine Battery Voume Visitor Information Centre Druid’s Rocquettes 1 Town Church Les Becquets Bird Hides & Nature Reserves Longis Road Altar Vue de la Saline Victorian Fortifications BRAYE Victorian Fortifications St 2RueOdeon de Beaumont Visitor Information Centre 1 STATION Voume Causeway Landettes Cachalire Tourgis Haize Landettes Crabby Newtown Cachalire Golf Course 7 Hill 10 5 3 Lighthouse Airport Bunker Map for illustration purposes only Robin Airport Bunker Victorian FortificationsMap for illustration purposes only Victoria Rock Vau Renier Causeway 4 ST. ANNE Vau Renier4 Museum Vallée des Southern Cliffs Vallée des Cachalire Southern Cliffs Longis Bay La Petite High St Landettes Les Rochers Trois Vaux Vau Pommier Blaye Trois Vaux9 Airport 5BunkerCambridge Battery Essex Hill Map for illustration purposes only La Grande Blaye La Corveé La Grande Blaye 8 8 La VaVau Renier Vallée des The 6 Bibette Head Southern Cliffs Vaindsaire Trois Vaux llée Butes MAP KEY: Fosse Bassé Cognons La Grande Blaye 7 CotilThe Nunnery Hannaine Bay 8 Braye Rd Les Etacs Les Etacs du Val LeValongis Frying Pan Places of Interest: Tete de Le Genet Clonque Bay Tete de 8 Les Etacs Gannet Colony Gannet Colony Gannet Colony Battery 1 Judemarre La Rond But Druid’sJudemarre 9 Watermill Town Church Les Etacs Altar Vue de la Saline Longis Road Tete de St 2 Odeon Sur la Ville Gannet Colony Judemarre Tourgis 1 Haize Giff0.2oine 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 Miles 0.2 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 3 1 Miles Rocquettes Les Becquets Hill 10 Bird Hides & Nature Reserves Lighthouse SO CLOSE, SO DIFFERENT Victoria SO CLOSE, SO DIFFERENT Telegraph Bay Telegraph Bay ST. ANNE 4 Causeway 4 Visitor Information Centre0.2 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 Miles Museum (no access) Voume (noLa access)Petite High St Vau Pommier 5 CambridgeSO Battery CLOSE, SO DIFFERENT Telegraph Bay Blaye La Corveé Victorian Fortifications (no access) 6 Bibette Head Landettes Cachalire Vaindsaire Fosse Bassé Cognons 7 The Nunnery Airport Bunker Hannaine Bay Map for illustration purposes only Vau Renier Le Genet Vallée des Southern Cliffs 8 Les Etacs Gannet Colony Trois Vaux La Rond But 9 La Grande Blaye Watermill 8 Sur la Ville Giffoine Les Becquets Bird Hides & Nature Reserves Les Etacs Rocquettes Free visitor maps are Tete de Visitor Information Centre Gannet Colony Voume Judemarre available at the harbour, Victorian Fortifications airport and the Visitor 0.2 0 0.2Landettes 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 Miles Cachalire Airport Bunker SO CLOSE, SO DIFFERENT Information Centre. Map for illustration purposes only Telegraph Bay Vau Renier (no access) Vallée des Southern Cliffs Trois Vaux La Grande Blaye 8

Les Etacs Tete de Gannet Colony Judemarre

0.2 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 Miles SO CLOSE, SO DIFFERENT Telegraph Bay (no access) HOTEL WHERE TO STAY

Braye Beach ★★★★ HOTEL Gold Award, Breakfast Award WHERE TO STAY WHERE TO Where to stay 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 Our guide is here to help you find the perfect place to stay. brayebeach.com [email protected] Understanding our listings… HARBOUR

01481 824300 EATING OUT

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) EATING OUT EATING B&B based on two sharing GUEST ACCOMMODATION GUEST ACCOMMODATION Self-catering, per unit per week INN - A pub or licensed bar with rooms providing (Unless otherwise stated) 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. GETTING AROUND 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. [email protected] Key to symbols TV/Satellite TV in rooms 07911 723703 / 07911 723161 TOWN SELF-CATERING Direct dial telephone From historic forts to stylish houses these properties facilities No Smoking GETTING AROUND 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 Euro payment 4 rooms | From £60 to £95 prpn you choose with confidence. All accommodation in room accepted Popular and friendly pub with restaurant, garden listed has been inspected and assessed WHERE TO SHOP Children welcome Travel can be and B&B rooms. Renowned for locally sourced by an appointed Accommodation 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 Computer available georgianalderney.com TOWN Assured logo. with 1 helper [email protected] Residents’ lounge Lift available 01481 822471 WHERE TO SHOP WHERE TO 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.

★ ★ ★ COMMENDATIONS AND COMMENTS Victoria Street GY9 3TA TRAVEL Good levels of quality and comfort Commendations and suggestions are welcomed. Complaints adventurersrest.co.uk ★ ★ ★ ★Excellent standards in all areas should be made in the first instance to the management. If satisfaction does not result, visitors, if they so desire, may call on the [email protected] ★ ★ ★ ★ ★Exceptional throughout Accommodation Inspector, care of the States of Alderney, before TRAVEL leaving the island, as complaints lodged after the visitor has left 01481 824784 TOWN Alderney cannot be dealt with satisfactorily.

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Harbour Lights Simerock INN BED & BREAKFAST 14 rooms | Competitive rates available 6 rooms | From £40 to £50 pppn

WHERE TO STAY WHERE TO 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. [email protected] Les Venelles GY9 3TW 01481 823233 simerock.wix.com HARBOUR [email protected]

TOWN 01481 823645 / 07911 723309 EATING OUT The Victoria ★★★★ GUEST HOUSE St. Anne’s Guest House Silver Award BED & BREAKFAST

EATING OUT EATING 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 [email protected]

thevictoria.gg TOWN 01481 823145 / 07781 122319 GETTING AROUND [email protected] 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 GETTING AROUND 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 [email protected] lharas.alderney2.com [email protected] 01481 824884 / 07781 130304 [email protected] WHERE TO SHOP

OUT OF 01481 823174 01481 822075 / 07911 756689 TOWN TOWN OVER 10YRS HARBOUR Bonjour BED & BREAKFAST 7 rooms | From £38 to £50 pppn WHERE TO SHOP WHERE TO Located in the heart of St Anne. 16 High Street GY9 3UG GO TO [email protected] 01481 822152 / 07781 119891 VISITALDERNEY.COM FOR MORE ACCOMMODATION DETAILS

TOWN TRAVEL TRAVEL All properties listed are registered States of Alderney Tourism approved accommodation.

40 41 WHERE TO STAY SIMEROCK

WHERE TO STAY WHERE TO Guest House

Gill and Steve await you with a warm welcome. EATING OUT

Simerock is a modern chalet bungalow, overlooking farmland, but centrally situated only 200 yards from both the Marais Square

EATING OUT EATING 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: [email protected] GETTING AROUND

http://simerock.wix.com/simerock

Farm Court

GETTING AROUND St. Anne’s Bonjour Fine Lodging Guest House Guest Contact us: 01481 822075 House

www.farmcourt-alderney.co.uk 16 High Street, Alderney, WHERE TO SHOP Channel Islands GY9 3UG email: [email protected] Tel: 01481 822152

Email: [email protected]

Finalists in the 2018 Guernsey Customer Service Awards, the team at Farm Situated in Alderney’s quaint cobbled High Street,

WHERE TO SHOP WHERE TO 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 restaurants and pubs. breakfasts…”, “Tremendous welcome with that personal touch…”, “An oasis You will find a warm welcome, of calm and tranquillity!” Add to that Farm Court’s central but just out-of- Personal Service for a generous English or Continental breakfast and town location, the peaceful communal areas and guest bedrooms showcasing Personal Experience 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 TRAVEL email: [email protected] Our guests deem a stay at Farm Court to be an amazing experience. Check out our ring the resident proprietors www.stannesguesthouse.com reviews on TripAdvisor, like our page on Facebook and follow us on Instagram! Mel and Bill Walden. TRAVEL

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Bell & Co Rates £107 to £177 pn 3 Victoria Street GY9 3UF

WHERE TO STAY WHERE TO bellandcoalderney.com Alderney Boutique [email protected] 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 EATING OUT

Alderney Alderney Accommodation Rates £70 to £245 pn

EATING OUT EATING 16 Victoria Street GY9 3TA Boutique alderney-accommodation.com [email protected] 01481 823332 Cottages AlderneyHeathcote sleeps 10 49 Le Banquage sleeps 5 12 Le Huret sleeps 9 Sandpiper Cottage sleeps 4

St John sleeps 9 Rock Bottom sleeps 4 GETTING AROUND Self Catering Accommodation BoutiquePipedreamer House sleeps 8 Braye Vista sleeps 4 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 ottages Self Catering Accommodation standard to make the most of GETTING AROUND your precious time together Alderney Boutique Cottages Rates £160 to £230 pn Bluestone Cottage, Route des Carrieres GY9 3YE

alderneyboutiquecottages.co.uk WHERE TO SHOP Alderney reservations@ alderneyboutiquecottages.co.uk 01481 824607 (Office) TOWN OUT OF Boutique 07770 845971 (John) / 07766 238526 (Katie) TOWN Les Capucines sleeps 6 Elsinore sleeps 8 WHERE TO SHOP WHERE TO ottages 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 [email protected] grounds of Farm Court Guest House. 07770 845971 (John) / 07766 238526 (Katie) Les Mouriaux GY9 3UX TRAVEL 01481 824607 (Office) farmcourt-alderney.co.uk [email protected] 01481 822075 / 07911 756689 OVER TRAVEL OUT OF 12YRS TOWN

44 45 Alderney Boutique ottages Self Catering Accommodation

Alderney Boutique ottages SELF-CATERING SELF-CATERING WHERE TO STAY

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 WHERE TO STAY WHERE TO 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 [email protected] 5littlestreet.com [email protected] 01481 823347 [email protected] TOWN 07768 648146 OVER 12YRS TOWN

07974 455431 EATING OUT TOWN

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

EATING OUT EATING 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 [email protected] [email protected] fortcorblets.com [email protected] 01628 825925 01481 824295 / 07781 410199 OUT OF 01481 823730 TOWN GETTING AROUND OVER 12YRS TOWN OUT OF TOWN 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 GETTING AROUND Longis Bay and Fort Raz. 2 people sharing. Minimum stay 2 nights. Longis Common GY9 3YB sayebeachcamping.co.uk lespourciauxalderney.co.uk [email protected] [email protected] OUT OF 01481 822556 01481 823882 / 07911 723120 TOWN 07781 190585 OUT OF TOWN WHERE TO SHOP 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 WHERE TO SHOP WHERE TO Self-catering bird observatory field centre sandpiperalderney.com accommodation. Welcomes bird watchers/ [email protected] ringers, wildlife and heritage enthusiasts and 07595 457765 groups. TOWN Longis Road GY9 3YB alderneybirdobservatory.org OVER OUT OF [email protected] 12YRS TOWN

01481 824134 / 07815 549191 TRAVEL TRAVEL

46 47 WHERE TO STAY WHERE TO STAY WHERE TO Tucked away in the sand dunes, Saye Camping in Alderney 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. EATING OUT The campsite is the perfect place to base your holiday with family or friends. It offers a well-stocked shop, picnic area, teas and coffees, ice creams and beach goods. Fully EATING OUT EATING 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 GETTING AROUND [email protected] 01481 822556 07781 190585

OUT OF TOWN GETTING AROUND WHERE TO SHOP WHERE TO SHOP WHERE TO TRAVEL TRAVEL The campsite is a registered States of Alderney Tourism approved accommodation 48 49 WHERE TO STAY 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

WHERE TO STAY WHERE TO Braye Beach Hotel @BrayeBeachHotel The Old Barn & Off-License 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 EATING OUT Braye Street 01481 824063 B Bistro V Vegetarian t and Drink R C I SF V L GDN GF DF Ea C Café GF Gluten Free Cantina Number 6 PH Public House DF Dairy Free

EATING OUT EATING 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 Victoria Street 01481 823197 Le Huret 01481 823145 PH TA SF TB V L GF DF TA Takeaway L Fully Licenced The Divers Inn Alderney B PH R C I SF TB V L GDN GF DF TB GDN GF C Continental Restaurant Bumps Bistro St Anne’s Guest House, Alderney The Moorings I International GDN Garden/Patio SF Seafood Braye Street 01481 822459 Off-License Sales Georgian House GETTING AROUND The Adventurer’s Rest TB Traditional British Victoria Street 01481 822471 B C PH R S TA C SF TB V L GDN GF DF Victoria Street 01481 824784 PH R S TA C I SF TB V L GDN GF DF The Moorings Alderney PH R SF TB V L GDN The Georgian House @GeorgianHouse1 The Adventurer’s Rest & Chez Bar, Alderney

The Pantry Victoria Street 01481 823382 GETTING AROUND
  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 lunch with the family there’s plenty Jack’s Brasserie Alderney Mel’s Tea Room Serene Settings High Street 01481 822005 of choice on offer.

C S TA TB V GF DF WHERE TO SHOP Le Pesked For more information and opening Friendly Asian Mel’s Tearoom Victoria Street 01481 823841 times go to visitalderney.com or call Service into the Visitor Information Centre I SF V L GF DF The Town Frier Chippy Le Pesked Restaurant Ollivier Street 01481 824515 during your stay. The Perfect Place Mai Thai TA SF TB V BYOB GF GDN for a Relaxed Le Val 01481 824940 The Town Frier Chippy Night Out WHERE TO SHOP WHERE TO PH R TA SF V L GF DF Mai Thai Alderney The Campania Popular Cocktails High Street 01481 822653 GO TO Available Marais Hall Pub & Restaurant PH GDN Marais Square 01481 822683 The Campania VISITALDERNEY.COM Take-Away Service PH R SF TB V L GDN FOR MORE DETAILS AND OPENING HOURS The Marais Hall The Coronation Inn & Off-License also Available

High Street 01481 822630 TRAVEL Nellie Gray’s Indian Cuisine PH Victoria Street 01481 823333 6 Le Val - Alderney PH R TA V L GF DF

TRAVEL Tel: 01481 824940 [email protected] Nellie Gray’s

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PUB . RESTAURANT . ROOMS

A much-loved pub restaurant

with rooms in the heart of St EATING OUT Anne. elivering a seasonal t [email protected] Geting around locally sourced menu with a 00 44 (0) 1481 82 2471 relaed, professional service. EATING OUT EATING Available for private hire, outside WWW.GEORGIANALDERNEY.COM and tours 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. e have charming lots of different ways to explore Alderney. bedrooms at The Georgian. rices rom 65 single / 85 CYCLE HIRE TAXIS

doule room per night . Auto-Motion A1 Taxis GETTING AROUND t: 01481 823352 t: 01481 824182 e: [email protected] e: [email protected] w: automotionalderney.com Airport and hotel transfers, 16 seater BEACH BAR, CAFÉ Mountain bikes and electric bikes at the minibus available. harbour. & OFF LICENSE Bill’s Taxis GETTING AROUND Cycle and Surf t: 07911 730303 THE MOORINGS IS THE PERFECT VENUE FOR RELAXED DINING OR PRIVATE t: 01481 822286 or 07781 154045 e: [email protected] FUNCTIONS, JUST A STONE’S THROW FROM THE BEAUTIFUL BRAYE BEACH e: [email protected] Regular taxi service plus island tours A charming guest house in the heart of w: cycleandsurf.co.uk during the summer. St Anne. The Victoria has bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, a spacious Short and long term hire of mountain Island Taxis WHERE TO SHOP dining room, cosy guest living area. bikes and electric bikes at the bottom of t: 01481 823823 Our rooms are comfortable with homely Victoria Street. e: [email protected] charm, the little etra touches all Airport and hotel transfers. modern amenities. Our breakfast menu Tea, coffee & cakes . Bar, restaurant & large offers light cooked options with tea CAR HIRE sunny terrace . Food served daily from 12pm – (valid driving licence is required) espresso readily available. LATE NIGHT TAXI/MINIBUS 9pm, with breakfast being served until 11am on WHERE TO SHOP WHERE TO rices rom 60 single/85 Auto-Motion the weekends . Family friendly . Kid’s Meal Deal £7 t: 01481 824134 or 07815 549191 doule/twin per night . amily t: 01481 823352 – drink, main & ice cream . Take-away stone baked Friday and Saturday evening only rooms also availale e: [email protected] pizzas . Alcohol off license . Bespoke weddings, 10pm-1am (from 1 May-30 Sep) w: automotionalderney.com functions & outside catering Live Music & Entertainment . Open May to late September only. Braye Hire Cars GUIDED BUS TOUR t: 01481 823881 Alderney Tours t. 01481 822459 e: [email protected] t: 07815 549191 TRAVEL e. [email protected] w: brayehirecars.com 00 44 (0) 1481 82 2471 f. themooringsalderney e: [email protected] WWW.THEVICTORIA.GG | [email protected] w: alderneytours.co.uk TRAVEL f. @VICTORIAHOTELALDERNEY WWW.THEMOORINGS.GG 2-hour round island guided tour and more.

52 53 WHERE TO STAY ISLAND BOAT TOURS WALKING TOURS Lady Maris II St Anne’s Town Walk t: 07781 100829 or 01481 822333 t: 01481 822333 e: [email protected] e: [email protected]

WHERE TO STAY WHERE TO w: alderneygiftbox.com By arrangement (at least 24hr in advance) Round Island boat tours, trips to Cherbourg with the Visitor Information Centre. and Sark. Guided Heritage Walk Sula of Braye t: 01481 822333 t: 01481 822935 e: [email protected] e: [email protected] By arrangement (at least 24hr in advance) EATING OUT Seabird Safari boat tours, charters and other with the Visitor Information Centre. tours available. Bat and Hedgehog Walk Avante 2 t: 01481 822935 Where to shop EATING OUT EATING t: 07781 115132 or 01481 823307 e: [email protected] Our quaint cobbled town with colourful bunting threaded from side to side across the e: [email protected] Discover our nocturnal friends with the Round Island boat tours, charter fishing trips Alderney Wildlife Trust, every Wednesday street offers a unique shopping experience with boutiques and charming gift shops. and other trips available. evening. Shabby Chic (The Jelly Cat Shop) GIFT SHOPS 3 St Anne’s House, Victoria Street For up-to-date information Alderney Centre Victoria Street t: 01481 822700 GETTING AROUND call 01481 822333 or t: 01481 822646 e: [email protected] email [email protected] Alderney Flower Shop 21 Victoria Street The Bookshop QEII Street t: 01481 822807 t: 01481 823246 e: [email protected] e: [email protected] w: alderneyflowershop.com w: alderneybookshop.com Alderney Museum Gift Shop High Street

GETTING AROUND t: 01481 823222 CLOTHING e: [email protected] Alderney Wildlife Trust Gift Shop Victoria Street t: 01481 822935 e: [email protected] WHERE TO SHOP w: alderneywildlife.org The Wool Shop 39 High Street His Essentials at Shirley’s t: 01481 823863 Shirley’s Ladies Fashions e: [email protected] 9 Victoria Street Reynards Jewellers Victoria Street t: 01481 822951

WHERE TO SHOP WHERE TO t: 01481 822752 e: [email protected] e: [email protected] w: reynards.net Richards Newsagents 19 Victoria Street t: 01481 822606 e: [email protected] Selections 33 Victoria Street t: 01481 823805 Cycle & Surf Les Roquettes TRAVEL Sew Much Fun 24 Victoria Street t: 01481 822286 / 07781 154045 t: 07781 423495 e: [email protected]

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54 55 WHERE TO STAY Anchors - Aloft Victoria Street HEALTH & WELL-BEING FOOD SHOPS Stop to Shop 27 Victoria Street t: 01481 824333 t: 01481 823040 e: [email protected] w: aloftco.co.uk Louise Unisex Casuals 3 Albert Mews DUTY-FREE AND VAT-FREE WHERE TO STAY WHERE TO t: 07781 445340 SHOPPING Le Cocq’s - Arkwrights Victoria Street Reynards Shoe Shop Les Roquettes Shopping in Alderney is VAT-Free. The t: 01481 823772 / 07911 713232 t: 01481 824600 The Cutting, Braye island also has its own duty-free facilities e: [email protected] Eden Face & Body Ollivier Court Le Cocq’s - Freezer Centre t: 01481 824491 / 07781 438813 t: 01481 824322 where visitors can purchase tobacco and Studio Boutique Victoria Street e: [email protected] Le Cocq’s Stores Le Huret spirits at exceptionally low prices prior to t: 01481 822804 w: edenbeautyalderney.com t: 01481 824646 departure, from the Aviator Café (airport) e: [email protected] EATING OUT and Mainbrayce (harbour). HOUSEHOLD Lighthouse Physiotherapy 3 St Annes House w: lecocqs.com t: 07839 165288 Victoria Street Blanchard Building Supplies Ltd Newtown e: [email protected] Alderney Farm Shop HALF-DAY CLOSING t: 01481 822722 w: lighthousephysio.co.uk t: 01481 822167 EATING OUT EATING w: blanchard-ald.com e: [email protected] Alderney still enjoys a traditional half-day closing on a Wednesday when you will London House The Cutting, Braye Jean’s Stores Waitrose Stockists Braye Street t: 01481 823450 t: 07781 456333 find most shops close at lunchtime. e: [email protected] e: [email protected] Movies & Music Victoria Street McAllister’s Wet Fish Shop 6 Victoria Street GO TO t: 01481 824277 t: 01481 823666 VISITALDERNEY.COM GETTING AROUND e: [email protected] Hot Bread Shop 15 Victoria Street FOR MORE INFORMATION w: moviesandmusic-hifi.com t: 01481 823103 movegently™ Ald Brochure ad 2017 - 128x92-landscape:Layout 1 04/11/2017 16:30 Page 1 Chrissie’s DIY & Hardware Shop Nonsuch, Le Petit Val Victoria Street t: 07781 435905 t: 01481 822510 e: [email protected]

GETTING AROUND Michaela’s Hair Boutique Ollivier Court t: 07911 726429 Stores Norman Bond The Barber Shop Ollivier Court Stores t: 07911 725178 Stores that give you more! Vanity Box Victoria Street

Supplying WHERE TO SHOP VISITOR INFORMATION t: 01481 822831 ­­­Le­Cocq’s CENTRE Tesco products,L Freshe­ FruitC andoc Vqeg’s MEDICAL 51 Victoria Street Fresh bread and croissants baked daily The Island Medical Centre Le Val Open t: 01481 822077 Fresh fruit and veg direct from Jersey e: [email protected] WHERE TO SHOP WHERE TO 9am-4.30pm Mon-Fri w: alderneydoctors.com Freshly squeezed orange juice 10am-12noon Sat & Sun DOCTOR ON CALL 24 HOURS Fresh filled rolls prepared daily Drop in and meet our friendly staff Alderney Dental Les Venelles who are here to help you make the t: 01481 823131 The best delicatessen on the island w: alderneydentalpractice.com most of your time in Alderney. Boardman’s Pharmacy & Perfumery Visit our Convenience Store in Victoria Street Victoria Street

t: 01481 822333 and our Freezer Centre in The Cuttings (nr the Harbour) TRAVEL t: 01481 822126 e: [email protected] e: [email protected] T: 01481 824646 F: 01481 824189 E: [email protected] TRAVEL

56 57 BUSINESS MISCELLANEOUS WHERE TO STAY Alderney Accommodation Victoria Street t: 01481 823332 e: [email protected] w: alderney-accommodation.com

WHERE TO STAY WHERE TO Alderney Estates - Estate Agents Victoria Street t: 01481 823110 Auto-Motion e: [email protected] Auto-Motion Inner Harbour w: alderneyestates.co.uk t: 01481 823352 Bell & Co Ltd - Estate Agents Victoria Street e: [email protected] - your first call in all things rental! t: 01481 822562 w: automotionalderney.com e: [email protected] EATING OUT w: bellandcoalderney.com The Alderney Library Church Street HSBC Bank ATM Victoria Street t: 01481 824178 w: ciiom.hsbc.com e: [email protected] Victoria Street w: alderneylibrary.com

EATING OUT EATING Islands Insurance t: 01481 824100 Mainbrayce Braye Harbour e: [email protected] t: 01481 822772 w: islands.gg e: [email protected] Lloyds Bank ATM Victoria Street w: mainbrayce.co.uk t: 01481 822340 Mick’s Secondhand Shop Victoria Street w: islands.lloydsbank.com t: 07781 417737 Post Office 19 Victoria Street GETTING AROUND t: 01481 822606 e: [email protected]

Are you looking for a new romance? GETTING AROUND Is it adventure you desire? - Car Rentals Would you like to solve a crime? We are just a short walk from Victoria Street - Electric Bike Rentals with over 20,000 books and audio books, WHERE TO SHOP plus a children’s section. - Mountain Bike Rentals We feel sure we have a book for you. Open most mornings and afternoons – for full details check our website www.alderneylibrary.com

WHERE TO SHOP WHERE TO - Fuel Forecourt ALDERNEY LIBRARY Church Street, Alderney. Tel: 01481 824178 Home of the Alderney Bayeux Tapestry – free entry Tel : 01481 823352 or

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WHERE TO STAY WHERE TO By Air

By Sea EATING OUT

EATING OUT EATING With a number of regular flights from Southampton and our neighbouring island of If you’re sailing to Alderney at your own leisurely pace or on a scheduled sea crossing, Guernsey, getting to Alderney by air is the start of your holiday adventure. our small but charming harbour awaits you! Go to visitalderney.com for sea link updates. Go to visitalderney.com for air link updates. THE LITTLE FERRY COMPANY Access Challenger t: 07781 147477 FLIGHT INFORMATION t: 07781 724810 e: [email protected] Alderney Airport w: thelittleferrycompany.com

w: guernseyboatcharter.com GETTING AROUND t: 01481 822624 Direct sailings between Alderney and Available to charter out of Guernsey. AURIGNY AIR SERVICES w: airport.gg/alderney-airport Guernsey. Margaret K Guernsey Airport t: 01481 822886 t: 07781 101935 t: 01481 237766 LADY MARIS II e: [email protected] e: [email protected] w: guernsey-airport.gov.gg t: 07781 100829 w: aurigny.com Available to charter out of Guernsey. e: [email protected]

GETTING AROUND Direct flights from Southampton and Jersey Airport w: alderneygiftbox.com Out of the Blue Guernsey. Flights via Guernsey from t: 01534 446000 t: 07781 104356 Direct sailings from Cherbourg and Sark. Bristol, East Midlands, Jersey, London w: jerseyairport.com e: [email protected] Licensed charter trips between Alderney, Gatwick, London Stansted, w: boatfishing.net Southampton Airport Guernsey, Jersey, Sark, Herm, France and Leeds Bradford, Manchester and Available to charter out of Guernsey. t: 03444 817777 the UK. Grenoble. WHERE TO SHOP w: southamptonairport.com Check aurigny.com for updates. Alderney Shipping Freight Services MANCHE ILES EXPRESS t: 01481 822231 (VICTOR HUGO) w: alderneyshipping.com Private Aviation is often the way t: 01481 701316 in which many visitors and new e: [email protected] Visiting Yachts

WHERE TO SHOP WHERE TO residents first discover Alderney. w: manche-iles.com Braye Harbour has a wide range of With three operational runways, facilities, safe anchorage and moorings. affordable landing fees and VAT free Routes from Dielette and Guernsey Alderney Harbour Office AIR ALDERNEY fuel, Alderney Airport prides itself on 01481 820070 t: 01481 822080 its service for private aviation. The CONDOR FERRIES e: [email protected] small airfield means you can land t: 01202 207216 Mainbrayce & Water Taxi w: airalderney.gg and enjoy the island without the w: condorferries.co.uk 01481 822772 or Radio Channel 37

Contact Air Alderney or follow their delays and occasional frustrations of Services to Guernsey from Portsmouth, GO TO TRAVEL Facebook page for latest updates on busier destinations. More information Poole and St. Malo. VISITALDERNEY.COM commencement of services. available from flyalderney.com. TRAVEL FOR MORE INFORMATION

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WHERE TO STAY WHERE TO Tour Operators There are a number of tour operators that offer holidays in Alderney. The headings detail the kind of holiday they specialise in. EATING OUT

AIR PACKAGES SEA PACKAGE EATING OUT EATING Alderney Holiday Jersey Tour t: 01621 734777 t: +33 (0) 2 40 20 16 02 e: [email protected] w: jerseytour.com w: alderneyholidays.com French Travel agency organising Island Alderney Holiday, part of Travelsmith, Hopping trips in the Channel Islands.

is a travel agency providing packages GETTING AROUND holidays from the UK and Guernsey. SPECIAL INTEREST Premier Holiday Naturetrek t: 0844 937531 t: 01962 733051 Ferry Services & Charters w: premierholidays.co.uk e: [email protected] Independent tour operator and part of w: naturetrek.co.uk GETTING AROUND the Premier Travel Group, specialists in Nature Tour Operator coming to Alderney affordable, tailor-made holidays. every year in May, June and September. Zenith Holiday Amarok L’esprit Nature t: 02031377678 w: amarok-espritnature.com

Lady Maris II e: [email protected] WHERE TO SHOP Amarok is a French nature/photography w: zenithholidays.co.uk The big, fast, stable boat with plenty of space GO TO tour operator. Zenith Holidays has been operating since both inside and out. Michel Jeanne VISITALDERNEY.COM 2009 and offer a wide range of activity FARES, SCHEDULES & BOOKINGS w: randojersey.over-blog.com FOR THE LATEST TRAVEL UPDATES holidays. email: [email protected] French-speaking guide. English teacher

WHERE TO SHOP WHERE TO Bontour Charters & further details call with a Bachelor Degree in History, Michel t: 01534 496 687 Darren +44 (0)7781 100 829 is specialised in the Channel Islands which e: [email protected] he has been visiting for 30 years. He is w: bontour.co.uk SCHEDULED SERVICES able to guide a group for a day or a week • To/from Cherbourg for a day out in France or connections to Channel ferries. Part of C.I. Travel Group, Bontour is a • Direct link to Sark and onward to Guernsey. on Alderney. Jersey based company established over • One way day trips and period returns. Le Goût du Voyage FLEXIBLE CHARTERS 30 years ago.

• To French ports, Herm, Jersey and the UK south coast. t: +14 21 711 19 21 TRAVEL ROUND-THE-ISLAND BOAT TRIPS w: legoutduvoyage.ch • 21/2 hour voyage visiting the bird sanctuary island of Burhou, the gannet rocks Les Etacs, Trois Vaux, Telegraph Bay, Bluestone Beach, Swiss travel agency organising Island

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DIALLING CODE FOR ALDERNEY WIFI/EMAIL ACCESS From the UK: 01481 Facilities available at: The Visitor Information Centre, ESCAPE TO All other countries: +44 1481 Alderney Airport, Alderney Library, Harbour area and MOBILE PHONES various other places within St Anne. Certain mobile networks require a roaming facility DUTY-FREE, VAT-FREE SHOPPING plus international dialling code. Please check with Shopping in Alderney is VAT-free. The island also your provider. has its own duty-free facilities where visitors (except ALDERNEY MEDICAL INSURANCE travellers within the Bailiwick of Guernsey) can There is currently no reciprocal health care purchase tobacco and spirits at exceptionally low DIRECT FROM SOUTHAMPTON agreement between the UK Department of Health prices prior to departure, from the Aviator Café (airport) or Mainbrayce (harbour). and the Channel Islands. DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL ALDERNEY WITH FREQUENT All visitors to Alderney are strongly advised to take DUTY-FREE, VAT-FREE AVGAS DAILY FLIGHTS* FROM SOUTHAMPTON OR VIA out full travel insurance which is valid in the Channel AvGas for Private and Commercial Aviators: supplied GUERNSEY FROM LONDON GATWICK, LONDON Islands, for the duration of their visit, to cover the at Alderney Airport 01481 824666.

STANSTED, EAST MIDLANDS, MANCHESTER, Image ©VisitGuernsey cost of any medical treatment they may require PUBLIC HOLIDAYS LEEDS BRADFORD AND BRISTOL. and repatriation costs. Travel Insurance will also be Same as Great Britain, except for August Bank required to cover you for any unforeseen expenses Holiday which in Alderney is on the first Monday of incurred in case of delays, diversions or cancellation August when the island celebrates Cavalcade Day. due to adverse weather conditions. ‘Homecoming Day’ (Saturday 15 December) which BOOK NOW AT Healthcare in Alderney is provided by the Health celebrates the islanders’ return on 15 December 1945, and Social Services Department and is outside the after the mass evacuation in June 1940. AURIGNY.COM UK National Health Service. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is not valid in the Bailiwick of TRAVELLING WITH YOUR PET Guernsey (Guernsey, Alderney, Sark & Herm). Alderney is rabies-free and some hotels, guest houses and self-catering establishments on the MEDICAL CENTRES island welcome pets. Aurigny Air Services will accept The Island Medical Centre 01481 822077 dogs on their inter-island and UK flights to Alderney. Alderney Dental Practice 01481 823131 However, please note only dogs (**) originating from PASSPORTS the British Isles or legally imported into the UK may Passports are not required for citizens of Britain be landed in Alderney once they have been cleared and the Irish Republic, however, photographic by Alderney’s Customs Authorities. ID is required for travel to Alderney (e.g. driver’s Under the Pet Travel Scheme, cats and dogs may licence or passport). Visitors from EU countries also be imported from St. Malo, via Guernsey or need valid passports or national identity cards. Jersey, with Condor Ferries. Otherwise a 6-month Nationals of other Western European countries quarantine applies. For details and conditions please and North America require valid passports, but contact the respective airline or ferry company prior not visas. However, if you plan to visit France to making any travel arrangements. during your stay in Alderney, you will need (**) Please note: Pit Bull Terriers, Japanese Tosa or any other your passport. type of dog which appears to have been bred for fighting may not be imported. For details, conditions and exceptions FOREIGN EXCHANGE regarding the Pet Travel Scheme and any queries relating to Foreign exchange facilities and two automatic cash the importation of animals, please contact the Commerce dispensers are available at our branches of HSBC, and Employment Department directly before making any arrangements: +44 (0) 1481 234567. Lloyds, and also at the Post Office. TIME ZONE Same as Great Britain. Alderney Tourism visitalderney.com CLIMATE Mild. Nearly 2,000 hours of sunshine per year. Alderney Government alderney.gov.gg Summer temperatures average between 20C-24C and between 17C-20C in spring and autumn. Frost Channel Islands Weather Forecast and snow are extremely rare. jerseymet.gov.je General Weather Forecast metcheck.com RESERVATIONS +44 (0) 1481 267267 Facebook @AurignyAirServices GUERNSEY • ALDERNEY • BRISTOL • EAST MIDLANDS • GRENOBLE† • LEEDS BRADFORD† LONDON GATWICK • LONDON STANSTED • MANCHESTER • NORWICH† • SOUTHAMPTON Please note there is a ban on dogs and horses using the beaches from 1 June – 15 September. *No flights on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. †Seasonal route.

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A big thank you to Sharon Alabaster, Charlie Best, Martin Batt, Maaike Penris, Jake Woodnutt, Joe Parilla, Lars Kambeck, Inga Voehrs, Jo Parmentier, Ursula Schmidli, Steve Phelan, Mark Harding, Caroline Kay-Mouat, Christine Dupont, Greg Richardson, Matthew Gaved, Ilona Soane-Sands, Nicolette Doardo, Visit Guernsey, The Dawbers, Lisa Sanders, Aurigny.

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