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…
Things to do
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 2018
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…
A self-guided walk from La Collinette to Little Sark and back With rest stops, picnic opportunities, eateries and lovely viewing points This walk will take about two and a half hours at a steady pace, but longer if you want to stop for any reason above. There are a couple of short climbs and two stiles, but it is easily achievable by any moderately fit walker. Start at La…
A small museum full of Sark antiquities from over the centuries, including artefacts from the Second World War. Open daily between 2pm and 4.30pm. Located on Rue Lucas. The museum building is sufficiently significant to be included in the book Channel Island Houses by architectural historian John McCormack.
Exploring Beautiful Sark This is a circular route which is about 5 miles long. It starts at the Sark Visitor Centre and finishes in the village. It will guide you to many of the most popular spots on the island and provide access to lovely footpaths and stunning scenery. You will also visit several points of historical interest. As much of this walk is on private land, please follow the…
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…
Sark is lucky enough to have two cycle hire shops: A to B on the Mermaid Lane 01481 832844 (who offer 10% off if booked in advance) Avenue Cycle Hire 01481 832102 Prices cost between £6.50 and £7.50 per day, and a deposit will be required. Tag-alongs, bikes with pull-along trailers and bikes with child seats are available, as are children’s cycles. The cycle roads are marked on our free map, and are…
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