Guidebook for Alderney
Parks & Nature
Its just gorgeous! And its ours (well its directly opposite the house and often we are the only people on it!). Up against the wall on Longis Beach is often the warmest place to sit - even when the wind blows, it has its own little micro-climate, sit for ten minutes and see what we mean!
Longis Beach
Its just gorgeous! And its ours (well its directly opposite the house and often we are the only people on it!). Up against the wall on Longis Beach is often the warmest place to sit - even when the wind blows, it has its own little micro-climate, sit for ten minutes and see what we mean!
The AWT shop in town has information on everything to do with the island, boat trips, bus tours etc. The recently set up Alderney Bird Observatory in the Nunnery at Longis Beach is a must for bird lovers
Alderney Wildlife Trust Ltd
48 Victoria StThe AWT shop in town has information on everything to do with the island, boat trips, bus tours etc. The recently set up Alderney Bird Observatory in the Nunnery at Longis Beach is a must for bird lovers
The most beautiful white sand beach in a perfect crescent - the walk to it from Fort Albert offers spectacular views of the beach from above
Saye Beach
The most beautiful white sand beach in a perfect crescent - the walk to it from Fort Albert offers spectacular views of the beach from above
Arts & Culture
A small friendly museum, staffed by volunteers, it gives a fascinating insight into the island's unique history
Alderney Museum
High StreetA small friendly museum, staffed by volunteers, it gives a fascinating insight into the island's unique history
Pre Studio
Rue de l'Églisea small gallery which shows local talent, check for opening hours
Shopping
Two shops at the bottom of town selling lots of things from shoes (for men and women) to Jersey pottery, to jewellery and cameras
Reynards Jewellers
Two shops at the bottom of town selling lots of things from shoes (for men and women) to Jersey pottery, to jewellery and cameras
The Farm Shop in town and Jeans Stores at Braye sell some Waitrose products (very exciting for Alderney!)
and local Kiln Farm dairy products (the best Luxury Crème Fraiche) to meat products and all the usual supermarket supplies
Alderney Farm Shop
Victoria StreetThe Farm Shop in town and Jeans Stores at Braye sell some Waitrose products (very exciting for Alderney!)
and local Kiln Farm dairy products (the best Luxury Crème Fraiche) to meat products and all the usual supermarket supplies
The hotel is fantastic for a morning coffee, brunch, lunch, drinks or dinner and on a nice day its lovely garden is a great place to sit. A short walk away is the butchers boutique shop, part of the blonde Hedgehog group, great for quirky gifts, flavoured oils and vinegars and a small selection of clothing.
The Blonde Hedgehog
6 Le HuretThe hotel is fantastic for a morning coffee, brunch, lunch, drinks or dinner and on a nice day its lovely garden is a great place to sit. A short walk away is the butchers boutique shop, part of the blonde Hedgehog group, great for quirky gifts, flavoured oils and vinegars and a small selection of clothing.
Essentials
Le Cocqs have three shops, one near the harbour, a small one in Victoria Street in town and one near the Marais Square at the top of town - get all your essential provisions from these stores
Le Cocq's Stores
Le HuretLe Cocqs have three shops, one near the harbour, a small one in Victoria Street in town and one near the Marais Square at the top of town - get all your essential provisions from these stores
Getting Around
Auto-Motion
Auto Motion rent cyles and also the motorised kind to help you on the hills!
The Channel Islands' only railway - two London Underground carriages transport you from Braye to Mannez where you can take a lighthouse tour or wander round the east end of the island. Trains usually depart Braye (opposite the Moorings) 2.30 and 3.30 but check board for details.
Alderney Railway
7 Rue de BeaumontThe Channel Islands' only railway - two London Underground carriages transport you from Braye to Mannez where you can take a lighthouse tour or wander round the east end of the island. Trains usually depart Braye (opposite the Moorings) 2.30 and 3.30 but check board for details.
Food Scene
The age-old favourite overlooking the pretty inner harbour offers good value fish and chips and a few other delights - fabulous for summer evenings (with a WARM jacket!)
Braye Chippy
The age-old favourite overlooking the pretty inner harbour offers good value fish and chips and a few other delights - fabulous for summer evenings (with a WARM jacket!)
our favourite place on the island - small, cosy, casual and very friendly. Great menu to suit everyone from local fish and seafood to chicken, steaks and the best pizzas.
Cantina No. 6
6 Braye Streetour favourite place on the island - small, cosy, casual and very friendly. Great menu to suit everyone from local fish and seafood to chicken, steaks and the best pizzas.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Georgian is the liveliest spot in town - often live music, lovely sheltered garden at the rear and a great restaurant with views over the garden
Georgian House
Victoria StreetThe Georgian is the liveliest spot in town - often live music, lovely sheltered garden at the rear and a great restaurant with views over the garden
the popular 'off the beach' bar with a large sun terrace, open during summer months only. Great pizzas!
The Moorings
Braye Streetthe popular 'off the beach' bar with a large sun terrace, open during summer months only. Great pizzas!