Guernsey / Place guide
Discover Guernsey
Guernsey lies near Normandy in the Channel Islands. It is a British Crown Dependency, not part of the United Kingdom. The bailiwick also includes other islands with distinct local characters.
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Explore Guernsey
Between British and Norman worlds
Place names, language history and buildings reflect several influences. Bays, beaches and steeper coastlines provide different settings. Large tides also change the appearance of harbours and shores.
St Peter Port as a centre
The capital occupies the eastern coast with higher ground behind its harbour. Compact town and small-scale island countryside belong together. The constitutional link with the Crown should be distinguished carefully from ordinary national boundaries on a simplified map.
Background source: Guernsey. Editorial text: OrbiPlace.
Start with the city overview, then zoom in to explore streets and landmarks. The location point does not define municipal boundaries.