Crown Dependency

Guernsey

Second-largest Channel Island, with the picturesque harbour of St Peter Port and a strong maritime tradition.

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Guernsey

Part of the Crown Dependency islands map and the Channel Islands collection.

Names

Irish: Geansaí; Welsh: Ynys y Garn; Cornish: Gernsi; French: Guernesey

Geography

Higher and more cliff-bound in the south, lower and beachier in the north. The Bailiwick also includes Sark, Herm and Alderney.

Geology

Contains British Geological Survey materials © UKRI 2026, licensed under the BGS Open Data Licence (OGL v3.0). Source: BGS DigMapGB-625 Bedrock & Superficial WMS.

History

Part of the Duchy of Normandy from 933. Occupied 1940–1945 — Castle Cornet's German fortifications still stand.

How to reach it

Condor Ferries from Poole and Portsmouth; flights into Guernsey Airport from across the UK and Europe.

Accommodation

Hotels, guest houses and self-catering across the island, concentrated around St Peter Port.

Nearby and related islands

Last reviewed: 2026-08-13.