A Look At Guernsey In The Channel Islands - Sun, Sea And German Bunkers

Our first time in Guernsey in the Channel Islands. Touring the island in the sun and exploring its rich history, especially the remains of the recent German Occupation during WWII.

We stayed in Les Rocquettes Hotel, St. Peter Port for 2 nights.

On the first full day we visited Fort Grey in Rocquaine Bay on the west coast of Guernsey. It is a Martello tower, "cup and saucer design” built in the early 1800s.

In the afternoon Andrew Walker from ‘Festung Guernsey’ takes us on a tour of some of Guernsey’s German fortifications including the remains of the large site of Batterie Mirus. This was the largest gun emplaced on the Channel Islands and could fire a 250kg shell 38km.

On the last day, we went into St Peter Port, the capital of Guernsey and visited the 800-year-old Castle Cornet which overlooks the harbour. The castle itself contains five museums and four-period gardens.
0:00 Intro

0:33 Les Rocquettes Hotel, St. Peter Port

1:37 Fort Grey and Shipwreck Museum

3:17 Ian Le Moigne, Condor Ferries

4:36 Batterie Scharnhorst with Andrew Walker, Festung Guernsey

6:26 Batterie Mirus

6:56 German Personnel Shelter, Fort Hommet

8:20 Castle Cornet, St Peter Port

“Visit Guernsey In The Channel Islands - Sun, Sea And German Bunkers” - Filmed May 2018

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[kaveyeats]

What a great overview of Guernsey, beautifully edited too! So much to see and do, and really interested in the historical sites. Definitely time to visit.

[PuriandSue]

Love the sea view in the beginning of the video. Such an adorable tunnel from the outside, but so spooky inside! I remembered watching your other video which made me jumped lol! You're really adventurous!

[Familytravelgo]

The tunnel looks spooky and cool! I love all the plants around he entrance. So cool seeing the different batteries. It’s cool to see the history behind it all. Very cool seeing the castle and the cannons.

[livinginguernsey]

Thanks for posting this video - I live here in Guernsey and it’s a truly beautiful island with stunning beaches & coastal views, such a great place to live 🏝

[WetMammal]

A Beautiful park of the UK im from around 30 miles from here yet I have never actually been, you did a good job of showing the place off!

[StefanieHaigh]

Just found this via TravMedia. I live in Guernsey and Ive never been in a lot of these bunkers. Thanks for the insight! :)

[DaveOnArrival]

I like how you edited the spooky tunnel. Looks like lots of history packed into the islands. A boat ride does look like it'd be nice there.

[ItsHollyDayz]

Those stairs and tunnels definitely look spooky and a bit steep. Never heard of this place, but I like all the history.

[OnASeasideMission]

Thanks, Marcus.
That brought back a few memories from the summer of '63.
(Better ones than being in Mrs Francis' class at Nottage primary, at any rate 🐮)
Will be in North Wales in a few weeks, but still planning on a cruise at some point.

[omgisthatvik]

Wow never heard of this place before, interesting history, thanks for uploading :)

[mansoureh]

I like the way you made the tunnel so scary :) wasn't it that scary, was it?

[RudderlessMedia]

How Short were the people back then that the doors are so small. I’d bump my chest not my head shish. Bunkers are cool!!!

[MaueeesHappyFeet]

I’m a bit scared of the tunnel because of it’s dark but I am really fond of watching those old pictures it just gives a brief history of the place, support

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[TravelRocksOurWorld]

Interesting video some good info. Always forget Guernsey was occupied by the Germans.