Castle Cornet, Military fortress at Saint Peter Port, Bailiwick of Guernsey
Castle Cornet stands at the entrance of Saint Peter Port harbor, featuring battlements, gardens, and four distinct museums within its stone walls.
The castle, constructed in 1206 after King John lost Normandy to France, served as a defense structure through centuries of conflicts between England and France.
The castle contains exhibits dedicated to local military units, including the Royal Guernsey Light Infantry Museum and the Royal Guernsey Militia Museum.
Visitors can access the castle from March to November, with adult tickets priced at £11 and children aged 7-18 paying £3 for entry.
The Noonday Gun ceremony occurs daily during opening season, with uniformed guards firing a cannon at precisely 12 o'clock.
Location: Saint Peter Port
Inception: 1206
Made from material: diorite, lumber
Address: Guernsey GY1 6JN GY1 1AX GY1 1AX
Phone: +441481221657
Website: https://visitguernsey.com/see-and-do/things-to-do/castle-cornet-its-museums
GPS coordinates: 49.45300,-2.52633
Latest update: May 11, 2025 17:27
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