Saint Peter Port
Guernsey’s capital has been a busy entrepôt since Roman times. Her deep, safe anchorage and relative remoteness from France made Saint Peter Port the Channel Islands’ premier port, graced by a wealth of ship builders, privateers and merchant adventurers. Georgian and Regency styles were enriched by an influx of French emigrés, including Victor Hugo.
Today the town is a captivating blend of styles, framed by a tumble of terraces and tiered gardens and criss-crossed by worn steps and hidden alleys.
Shopping in Saint Peter Port is an unmissable experience. Electronic and photographic equipment, jewellery and perfume are all good, low duty buys, along with wines, spirits and tobacco and of course the famous Guernsey jumper. Small boutiques offer exclusive clothes, shoes and leather goods, whilst the Old Quarter is the place to find antiques.
You can explore Saint Peter Port with a series of guided walks available, Walking Festivals in spring and autumn, or pick up a copy of our map of Saint Peter Port, with five trails taking you to different areas of the town.
If you prefer to relax, take time to just look around you, soak up the atmosphere, sit and have a coffee or snack, al fresco style, and watch the world go by. After all, this is the Channel Islands’ most beautiful town.