Fort Grey Shipwreck Museum

Guernsey, Channel Isles, Channel Islands

Discover more about Guernsey's rugged and crazy West Coast as of this Martello Tower, constructed on a small islet that is tidal. Developed to protect Rocquaine Bay it is attached to the shore by an elevated causeway and known affectionately due to its form once the Cup and Saucer. It's now home to a shipwreck museum and offers spectacular views associated with the bay and also the Hanois Lighthouse and stirring stories of these whom tragically lost their life at ocean. There is a interpretation that is free containing information regarding the natural history of the western Coast in the lower mag associated with the Fort.Despite the thought of shipwrecks being rather morbid some children of course love such tales and you will find features in position to welcome and amuse kids, including Discovery Sacks (free to borrow from the shop) which contain binoculars, a compass and guide, some cool pirate add-ons and a magnifying glass! Plus there's a selection of youngsters' trails, household quizzes and photo that is spot-it to savor too. There are not any cafe and bathroom facilities right here but you can find literally just across the road at Guernsey Pearl them far!Guernsey's Roman ship is saved into the building adjacent too and the main timbers can be seen through a viewing window, while a little display describes more regarding how it had been built and exactly how it unfortunately arrived to sink simply off Guernsey which means you don't have to run.

Facilities

  • parking available
  • toilets
  • picnics and food allowed
  • food to purchase onsite
  • wheelchair friendly
  • pushchair friendly

Suitable for

  • Family
  • People

Contact: +441481265036