Excursion German occupation museum tour at Saint Peter Port

Explore Guernsey's military past and discover the hardships of life under German Occupation with a half-day discovery of German Occupation Museum.

The museum tells the history of Guernsey's German Occupation years. Be immersed in the past on a self-guided visit of the museum, home to a private collection of artifacts and boasting the most extensive and authentic assemblage of Occupation items and documents in the Channel Islands, originating from the personal passion of Richard Heaume, who began his collection as a schoolboy by salvaging relics from the war.

Afterwards, drive towards the west coast before visiting the infamous Little Chapel, originally built in 1914 and decorated with in a style known as "Picassiette," a French term used to describe a mosaic of seashells, pieces of china, ceramics and colored glass.

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking, with some steps and uneven surfaces. Due to the access to the museum, including steps and substantial uneven terrain, this tour is not suitable for wheelchairs, walkers or scooters and is not recommended for guests with otherwise limited mobility. We recommend guests to wear casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes as well as bringing local currency for any purchases.