The Year of Go Do Year of Go Do. Aim to re-awaken the adventurer in all visitors

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2 The Year of Go Do 2018 Year of Go Do Aim to re-awaken the adventurer in all visitors Focus on key strategic themes islandhopping, walking, heritage, food, wellness

3 Go somewhere close to home but feel a million miles away! It s time to go somewhere that s close to home, but feels a million miles away, somewhere that s British speaking but full of French influences, where you can spend the British pound in a place that oozes European flair and flavour, a destination that s on the same time zone but you ll spend many magical hours and days here. Situated in the bay of St Malo 80 miles south of the English coast 20 miles from the north coast of France

4 An Island with a great story to tell! The bestselling novel The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society has been adapted for the big screen. Guernsey has been a constant inspiration for all who have visited included this film which is an adaptation of a best-selling novel, penned by Mary Ann Schaffer and completed by her niece, Annie Burrows. Visitors can experience the charming places that feature in the book and follow in the footsteps of the characters as though they re stepping through the pages of the novel itself.

5 The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society Release date 20 th April 2018 Starring Hollywood A-lister, Lily James The story sets the scene of the lead character's journey of self-discovery and fascination for the island. Find more information and watch the trailer here: visitguernsey.com/guernsey-literary-potato-peel-piesociety

6 Go Find Adventure on 5 Islands! The Bailiwick of Guernsey is an Archipelago of islands all within a short hop, skip and jump from each other. An adventure in Guernsey isn t just about exploring one island, it s about exploring five unique, exhilarating, breath-taking islands. And Guernsey is the perfect launch pad to explore them all!

7 Herm The closest of the sister islands, Herm only takes 20 minutes to get to by ferry from St Peter Port harbour. Just a mile and a half long by half a mile wide, Herm s scenic coastal paths can be walked in their entirety in a couple of hours. Go do Kayak around the Shell Beach Walk the south coast cliff paths Swim in the clear waters of Belvior Bay

8 Sark Unique and truly memorable - landing on Sark for the first time feels like taking a gentle step back in time. Home to around 600 people, the pace of life is what draws people back to Sark. With no cars, people travel by foot, bike or by horse or carriage. Go do... Walk across La Coupee Stay overnight & star gaze Take a horse & carriage ride

9 Alderney The closest of the Channel Islands to France, Alderney has enviable sandy bays, natural environment, historical intrigue and a unique character. Hire a car or a bike to explore, but with over 50 miles of walks, one of the best ways to discover the island is on foot. Go do... Blonde hedgehog hunting Visit the Gannet Colony Take a train ride

10 St Peter Port Guernsey s Jewel in the Crown Cobbled streets, picturesque seafront marina and historic gardens, this pretty harbour town offers panoramic views out to the sister islands. Go Do Candie Gardens Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery La Vallette Bathing Pools La Vallette Museum Underground Military Museum Victorian Shop & Parlour A ride on La Petit Train Pirate Bay Adventure Golf Castle Cornet Guernsey Tapestry German Navel Signals HQ

11 Go Explore Guernsey s Great Places From exploring castles and forts, hidden gardens, art galleries and museums or discovering the island s historic sites and natural beauty - For a small island, there are a huge range of places to visit in Guernsey. Great Places to Visit: Fort Grey The Little Chapel German Occupation Museum Sausmarez Manor La Table Des Pions (Fairy Ring) Saumarez Park National Trust of Guernsey Folk & Costume Museum Oatlands Village

12 Go Explore the Great Outdoors Over 2,000 hours of sunshine every year - the Bailiwick of Guernsey is one of the sunniest places in the British Isles From the Guernsey Lily and the island's floral export industry, the world-class nature reserves and rare bird colonies, Guernsey has much to offer nature-lovers. Candie Gardens is home to the oldest-known heated glass-houses in the British Isles, where you can also find out more about the Guernsey Lily while you re there. Saumarez Park gardens, also includes the restored Victorian Walled Garden, the subtropical gardens at Sausmarez Manor. Events: Guernsey Floral Festival 9 17 June Blooming Alderney June

13 Go Walk a Coastline Our scenery, cliff tops and rural inland make walking a popular pastime in Guernsey It is possible to walk from St Peter Port all the way around to the island's most southerly point along the cliff paths. Events: Spring Walking Festival May Autumn Walking Festival Sept

14 Go on a Tasty Walk Tasty Walks is a series of 20 self-guided walks which make the most of the very best the island has to offer - its stunning scenery and fabulous food. Whether it's the rugged south coast cliff paths, the long sweeping bays of the west or uncovering the historic past of the island's capital, the island has much to offer in just 25 square miles. These routes are designed with walkers of all ages and abilities in mind.

15 Go Get a Dose of Vitamin Sea + D! 50 pristine beaches across the Bailiwick of Guernsey to choose from Guernsey s outdoors are a natural playground! Go Do Paddleboarding Kayaking Coasteering Wild Swimming Surfing

16 Go Feel on Top of the World Wellness tourism is soaring in popularity across the UK, as individuals and couples seek to enhance their wellbeing by taking a short holiday. You may take a wellness break in Guernsey for one of many reasons, such as improving your physical fitness and mental health, getting in touch with your spiritual side, or even just recharging your batteries. Embrace the natural assets of Guernsey; walking, sea swimming, cycling. Or take part in various activities; stand up paddle boarding, yoga, meditation, park runs, bootcamps, kayaking, coasteering or surfing.

17 Go Feed Your Soul New restaurants, artisan producers and the only hotel with its own gin distillery means Guernsey is now on the map as a food destination. Events Three mini food festivals in May, June and September Tennerfest October / November

18 Go Make Your Own History The Guernsey Occupation, between June 1940 and May 1945, cast a long shadow over the 20th century and shaped the islands - and their residents - into what they are today. It left a lasting legacy, both emotionally and literally. The coastline, punctuated with fortifications and bunkers, still bears testament to these troubling five years. Guernsey Heritage Festival - more than a month of festivities celebrating the island s past, focusing on the Occupation and Liberation. (30 March 10 May).

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