Castle Cornet, Castle Emplacement, Guernsey, Channel Islands GY1 1AU. Paid entry

Details

Accessibility

"We regret that the Castle is not accessible to wheelchairs beyond the shop. The Castle has steps, steep staircases and uneven surfaces which those with restricted mobility or impaired vision might find difficult.

There are sheer drops and children should be closely supervised at all times. 

We recommend that visitors with special needs visit the AccessAble page on Castle Cornet, which gives a detailed description of access - click here. 

AccessAble have also produced a route plan from the Albert Pier to the Castle - view it here.

Assistance dogs are welcome at Castle Cornet but we do not accept other pets.  Your dog should wear the appropriate tabards or harness, so our staff know that they are working animals.  If you are in any doubt about bringing your assistance dog, please contact us for more information. 

Push chairs/buggies/prams are tricky to use around the Castle with all the steps and different surfaces so backpack-style carriers can be borrowed from the Gift Shop if required."

Brief description

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Cornet#

2026: "Castle Cornet is a large island castle in Guernsey, and former tidal island, also known as Cornet Rock or Castle Rock. Its importance was as a defence not only of the island, but of the roadstead. In 1859, it became part of one of the breakwaters of Guernsey's main harbour, St Peter Port harbour. 

The castle, with its 800-year history, is itself a museum. Inside, it incorporates the following four additional museums:

• The Story of Castle Cornet
• Maritime Museum
• 201 Squadron RAF Museum
• Royal Guernsey Militia Museum – including artifacts from the Royal Guernsey Light Infantry

Every day (except for a few months in winter) at noon, a cannon is fired.

There is a restaurant, four period gardens, guided tours and the castle hosts outdoor theatre performances during the summer months.[11]"

Address

Castle Cornet, Castle Emplacement, Guernsey GY1 1AU

Email

museums@gov.gg

Phone

Telephone 01481 221657 during seasonal opening hours or just call the main museum number on 01481 226518.

Website

https://museums.gov.gg/CastleCornet

Directions

"Castle Cornet is on the southern arm of St Peter Port harbour. On foot it is best to follow the raised walkway along the harbour emplacement. It is a 10 minute walk from the town bus terminus,15 minutes from the main town car parks and the Tourist Information Centre.

Parking - there is on-road parking around the model yacht pond and along the harbour arm. Note that these are disc zones requiring a parking clock and a stay limited to two or three hours in some places."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

"2026 Season Opening Times: 

Open 25th March 2026 until 6th September 2026, from 10:00 - 17:00 every day.

This includes all Bank Holidays. 

Check the What's On page here for events at all our sites, including Castle Cornet.

2026 Admission prices:

£12.00 - Adults

£3.00 - Children (7-17 years) & Students (with valid student card)

FREE - Children under 7 years

OR

£24 per named adult for 12 months unlimited access during normal seasonal opening hours to ALL FOUR SITES with our Discovery Pass(<-click for details). All accompanying children then go FREE!

No pets are allowed on site - please see the Access section for information on Assistance Dogs."

Transport

"Bus - the Castle is a 10-minute walk from the bus terminus (all routes except 111)"

Amenities

"The Noon-day gun is one of most popular and impressive sites. It is fired daily throughout the season by keepers clad in scarlet costumes who will stay and pose for photos with you after every firing. 

• There is a public Castle Tour each day at 10:30 with one of our staff (except on some event days). This is included with your admission and takes you around the outside areas of the castle, lasting 45 minutes to 1 hour. If staffing allows, there will be an additional tour at 14:00 - please check at the shop on arrival. 

• Children's trails to follow around the castle and activity sheets in some of the museums. Just ask in the shop or any of our uniformed staff around the site. 

• Dressing Up available to wear around the castle.

• Cafe Maeva is open daily 10:30 - 16:30 so make sure to leave time to enjoy a drink and piece of homemade cake. If the weather is fine, you can enjoy outdoor seating with views toward Herm and Sark. As Cafe Maeva is central within the Castle, the experience is exclusive to those who have a Castle entry ticket or Discovery Pass.

• The Gift Shop at the entrance sells a wide variety of souvenirs, local food & crafts, local and historic books. If nothing else, we recommend you buy a guide book of the castle.

  Within the walls of the Castle are four museums included in your admission:

  The Story of Castle Cornet

  201 Squadron (RAF) Museum

  Royal Guernsey Light Infantry Museum

  Royal Guernsey Militia Museum