Castle Cornet & Museums
c/o Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery
Candie Gardens
St Peter Port
States of Guernsey Culture & Leisure Department
GY1 1UG
Guernsey
Website
Telephone
01481 721657
Fax
01481 715177
Castle Cornet is Guernsey's ancient harbour fortress, which was isolated upon a rocky islet, until the construction of a breakwater and bridge in the 19th century. Dating from the 13th century it was periodically upgraded, withstandin gseiges during the Hundred Years War and English Civil wars. It last saw action when it was occupied by the Germans in WW2. The castle contains a number of museums. The Maritime museum tells the story of Guernsey's relationship with the sea. It also includes a display about the Gallo-Roman wreck recovered from the nearby harbour mouth in 1985. The Story of Castle Cornet interpretd the history of Castle Cornet, using a variety of reconstructions, replicas, models and original artefacts. The Militia Museum (opening summer 2010) tells the story of the Royal Guernsey Militia and houses many regimental relics. The RGLI Museum tells the story of the Royal Guernsey Light Infantry in the Great War and includes a tableau of the Battle of Cambrai. 201 Squadron RAF Museum tells the story of "Guernsey's Own" squadron from its foudnation in the Great War to the present day. The Castle also includes four small Period gardens.
Venue Type:
Museum, Archive, Gallery, Heritage site, Castle or defences, Archaeological site, Ship or maritime heritage site, Garden, parklands or rural site
Additional info
Castle Cornet also has a museum shop located in the old guard house and a refectory (in the Upper Barracks building) serving light meals and refreshments. Living History Performances Tues-sat, May to September at 2.15pm. Garden Tours most Sundays May-September. 1.15pm.
c/o Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery
Candie Gardens
St Peter Port
States of Guernsey Culture & Leisure Department
GY1 1UG
Guernsey
Website
Telephone
01481 721657
Fax
01481 715177
Substantial collections of maritime art, weapons, medals, militaria, uniforms, ship models, Roman and medieaval archaeology, ship-building and privateering
Collection details
Weapons and War, Trade and Commerce, Social History, Science and Technology, Maritime, Land Transport, Fine Art, Decorative and Applied Art, Costume and Textiles, Coins and Medals, Aviation, Archaeology
Key artists and exhibits
- Guernsey History
- Maritime Museum
- Story of Castle Cornet
- Royal Guernsey Militia Museum
- Royal Guernsey Light Infantry Museum
- 201 (Guernsey's Own) Squadron RAF Museum
Collections services
- General guide to collections available
- Object identification and/or written enquiry service
- Public access available to collections information
- Specialist publications on collections available
- Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
c/o Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery
Candie Gardens
St Peter Port
States of Guernsey Culture & Leisure Department
GY1 1UG
Guernsey
Website
Telephone
01481 721657
Fax
01481 715177
Castle Cornet Easter Festival of Living History
A programme of living history events staged each day of the Easter Weekend by Guernsey History in Action Company. See tales from Guernsey's turbulent past re-enacted at the Castle. Additional family activities.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10am-5pm
Where
Castle Cornet
Admission
Normal Castle admission ticket prices apply, but permits re-admission throughout the weekend
Outdoor Theatre at Castle Cornet
Lord Chamberlains Men present "The Tempest", 9-12 June
Illyria present "James and the Giant Peach", 14-18 July
Oddsocks Present "A Midsummer Nights Dream", 13-22 August
Sponsored by MeesPierson
Suitable for
- All ages
When
7-10pm
Where
Castle Cornet
Admission
Admission by ticket, ring Information Centre to book 723555
Queens Birthday Salute at the the Castle
A 21-gun salute will be fired from the castle to mark the Queen's Official Birthday. Entry to the Castle and all other Guernsey Museums & Galleries sites will be free.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-10am
Where
Castle Cornet
Admission
Free
KPMG Castle Nights
The Castle is open for free evenings of free music and arts each Friday night over four weeks. Sponsored by KPMG.
Suitable for
- All ages
When
6-9pm
Where
Castle Cornet
Admission
Free
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