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Museums, festivals, local traditions Β· Official sites & practical info

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πŸ›οΈ Museums & History 2 venues
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German Occupation Museum
Forest, Guernsey

This museum holds the largest collection of German Occupation artifacts in the Channel Islands, with a reconstructed period street and exhibits on the fortifications.

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🌐 Official sitewww.germanoccupationmuseum.co.uk β†’
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Castle Cornet
St Peter Port, Guernsey

This 800-year-old fortress has guarded St Peter Port harbor since the 13th century and houses several museums tracing the island's military history.

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🌐 Official sitemuseums.gov.gg β†’
πŸŽ‰ Traditions & Markets 2 venues
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Liberation Day
St Peter Port, Guernsey

Celebrated every May 9th, this public holiday commemorates the island's liberation from German occupation in 1945, with parades in vintage dress, live music, and markets.

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🌐 Official sitewww.visitguernsey.com β†’
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LΓ© ViaΓ«r Marchi
Saumarez Park, Guernsey

An annual traditional market held since 1969, recreating an early 20th-century farmers' market with local crafts, food, music, and Guernsey dancing.

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🌐 Official sitenationaltrust.gg β†’