Every year sees the return of the archaeology team from Oxford University led by Sir Barry Cunliffe as they continue their investigations into Sark’s fascinating ancient history. They have uncovered innumerable ancient artefacts including some Neolithic flint axe heads as pictured here. To view their finds visit the Heritage Room, located next to Sark Visitor Centre, run by volunteers and open every weekday between 11am and 1pm.
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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
MR HESTERS & Co. On the spectacular car free and dark sky island of Sark in the Channel Islands, UK. Enjoy your stay at one of our ‘fab five’ self-catering homes, for your getaway holiday. Sark is a place that’s all about the balance of life. Being active, getting amongst the elements, eating and drinking well, spoiling yourself a little, chilling out, getting cosy and most of all having a…
The small island of Sark is a fishable from any water’s edge if you are prepared to climb. You can buy finishing tackle at the Harbour Café during summer season. Below are 12 of the best points to fish off Sark (in no particular order); 1) Maseline and Creux Harbour (East Side) – The harbours are by far the simplest places to reach, a steady walk down Harbour Hill or on public transport…
Coin de Grive is situated at the top of Dixcart valley along a secluded path 5 minutes from the village. The house is south facing comprising 3 double rooms and 1 twin room and can accommodate 6 to 8 people comfortably. There are two bedrooms and one bathroom on each floor. The house is south facing with a garden overlooking Dixcart Valley, the two top floor rooms have a view…
The mild weather and shorter days make this a great time for stargazing here in Sark. Earlier this month outstanding air clarity and the lack of moonlight revealed amazing views of the Milky Way and the rest of the night sky. There were even shooting stars to marvel at. Sark was designated as the World’s First Dark Sky Island in January 2011 and on clear nights it’s easy to see…
Divers exploring the rocky reefs around Sark this month came across a very rare sea slug. The animal, just two inches long, was found at L’Etac, the islet off the south coast of Little Sark best known for its puffins. Sea slugs, known more correctly as nudibranchs, are often very colourful, unlike their land counterparts, making them popular with divers particularly underwater photographers. Most only have scientific names. This one,…
Some of Sark’s children enjoyed a night camping out at the beginning of August. The event was organised by the Sark Watch wildlife group and was based at the Forest School site within the grounds of the Seigneurie. Once the tents were pitched there were games on a natural history theme then after sunset local wildlife expert Penny Prevel led the group on a bat-watching walk. Penny explained how bats…
Fascinating images from the archives have been on show this month thanks to two events organised by La Société Sercquaise. The first was an evening presentation at the Island Hall revealing a collection of mostly Victorian photographs from glass lantern slides. The images are a gift to Sark from photographic expert John Hepburn and include pictures of Creux Harbour, the Manoir Cottages and the island’s coast. As well as showing…
Friends of La Seigneurie Gardens gathered in the newly renovated Chapel this month for a midsummer garden party. With Pimms in hand the guests wandered around the walled garden that is looking stunning this month with many plants and flowers now in full bloom after a late and chilly spring. Most impressive is the millennium rose garden that was re-planted two winters ago with David Austin roses in shades of…
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