Our excellent resource of historical matter, photographs, archaeology and records of Sark., the Societe Sercquaise is situated next door to the Visitor Centre at the end of The Avenue. Recently renovated, the Cider Press Barn situated opposite will house archaeological finds. Contact the Societe if you are tracing family records. Open Easter to September 11am – 1pm. email Richard Axton at raxton@guernsey.net for more information. For membership the costs are £10pp per year…
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The compact, rugged beauty of Sark has been gaining more attention over recent years, thanks in part to the ‘dark skies’ status the island now enjoys, meaning it’s one of the best places in the world to view the night sky thanks to a very low level of light pollution. Sark is the first island in the world to have received this status. However, there’s an abundance of things to see…
Promenades en calèche. Des calèches se trouvent au carrefour de la Collinette au haut de la montée du port, les départs et les retours ont lieu à l’aire de stationnement qui s’y trouve. Demandez le prix et la durée de la promenade aux cochers avant le départ. Vélos, Il existe trois loueurs de vélo: A-B Cycles: prendre à droite au carrefour avant l’Avenue, et encore à droite au génie bleu…
Passengers on George Guille’s round the island boat trips have been enjoying some amazing and unusual wildlife encounters this month. Last week George spotted a sunfish and was able to get the boat right alongside giving everyone on board a great view of this bizarre creature. Named after their habit of ‘sunbathing’ on the surface of the sea, these ocean wanderers can grow to be several metres across but feed…
Set between flower-strewn granite walls, mature woodland and the towers and crenellations of one of the most historic buildings in Sark, La Seigneurie Gardens provide a tranquil contrast to the windswept wildness of the island’s beautiful coast. The formal walled garden is one of the finest in the Channel Islands. The largely frost-free haven within its walls shelters many plants and shrubs that can only survive under glass in other…
Sark, the perfect destination for your wedding. Sark has many stunning locations for your special day, for further information on ideas and venues please contact; Sark Visitor Centre Tel: +44 (0) 1481 832345 Email: office@sark.co.uk or for more information on a marriage licence please contact; Greffier Trevor Hamon greffier@gov.sark.gg Tel: 01481 832012 Public Opening Times Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 2.30pm to 4pm
The small island of Sark is a fishable from any water’s edge if you are prepared to climb. There is also a tackle hire business in the village, which also sells tackle and frozen bait. The owner is a member of the Bailiwick of Guernsey Record (Rod-Caught) Fish Committee. He will identify and weigh possible entries. You can also buy finishing tackle at the Harbour Café during summer season. Below are 12 of the…
Experience one of the most unique coasteering environments in the world. Explore some of the most awesome caves and cavern systems. Experience a true Sark island adventure including gully and cave swims, scrambling and jumps, as well as some of the most stunning views in the Channel Islands. All equipment , water and snacks are supplied. The trips will be led by qualified guides. To find out more please visit www.adventuresark.com …
Yes, that right. Some lovely locals have placed Geocaches around Sark for you to find with your GPS. Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. It’s easy to join in the fun! All the information you need can be found at http://www.geocaching.com/guide/ what are you waiting…
The Isle of Sark Shipping Company is offering a new service this summer with coastal trips aboard the Sark Belle. On Sundays they cruise the beautiful cliffs and bays of the south and east coasts of Guernsey and venture around the south coast of Jethou in search of seabirds. While it’s too late in the season to see puffins, there are still plenty of gannets, guillemots, shags, fulmars and oystercatchers…
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The Annexe
March 3, 2015