A Brief Introduction to the Royal Sark Militia What is a militia, why did Sark have a militia and when did it start? A militia is a group of ordinary citizens obliged to enroll for military instruction, practice and in the case of an emergency active duty. The history of Sark’s militia begins in 1565 with its first Seigneur, Helier de Carteret. When Queen Elizabeth I of England granted him…
Things to do
Caragh sells chocolates throughout the islands, the mainland and by mail order around the world. Visit the Chocolate kitchen to meet the team, see the chocolates being made, the chocolate tempered, truffles being dipped, moulds being released. Once you pass by the viewing screens where the chocolates are being made you can visit the cafe and shop where you can find interesting facts about chocolate. To find out more, visit…
Take a leisurely tour around Sark on a horse drawn carriage. Sit back and listen to the driver tell you about the island’s history and the way we live. Looking above the banks and verges you get a great view. Carriages vary in sizes but the largest carries 10 people and unless you wish to book a private carriage ride, you can generally choose a 1 hour or 2 hour…
You do not need to be an astronomer to appreciate dark skies; they inspire poets, artists and photographers. However, if you are in any way, shape or form interested in what lies beyond our home planet, Sark is a place where you can really appreciate our dark skies. You don’t need a telescope to see the wonderful display of stars above Sark. You can see a host of stars and…
We are delighted to be able to host such a variety of guided walks throughout the season here on Sark. Please see the poster below for dates and times. Dates and Times to be confirmed for 2019
The yoga group meet on Sark at the Island Hall. Tuesdays and Thursday at 6pm, and Sunday at 9am. Tuesday is a relatively gentle strengthening class and Thursday is dynamic rocket yoga. Sunday is a more flow based movement. Please do look out for Yoga events on Sark. The contact for Yoga here is Caragh Couldridge 01481 832414.
Visitor Penny Locke and family experienced a true Sark getaway last summer. Here she shares the highlights of her stay. Photos Jan Guy. “Cut off in time and place, Sark offers a trip almost back to the 1950s of rock pools, cliff walks, cream teas and bicycles to get around (there have never been cars on the island). This is the kind of holiday I enjoyed on Sark throughout my…
1. With thanks to Sue Daly, the Sark Museum is featured in a 4-page article in “Sark Life” magazine, No. 50, Summer 2018: “From the first treasured finds of a small boy, Danny’s collection now paints a vivid and intriguing portrait of life on Sark in the past and an hour or two can easily be spent among these fascinating displays. It deserves more space, but, crammed as it…
La Seigneurie Gardens; one of the most enchanting gardens in the Channel Islands Set between flower-strewn 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…
Walks 1-7 start at La Sablonnerie Hotel For map see foot of article 1 Les Fontaines: From the main Little Sark road take the track to the right just before Duval Farm, then immediately left with the carriage park on your right. Do not go through the gate ahead, but swing around on the track to the right with a stone-built house ahead. Go through the gate, left before reaching…
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