< Home Gouliot Headland An official RAMSAR site. The Headland gained it's RAMSAR status in 2007 and is recognised worldwide for its unique animal and plant life, particularly in the Gouliot Caves, which boast a colourful patchwork of marine life including sponges, anemones and corals. The headland above the caves is a blanket of bluebells and primroses in Spring and lush green ferns in Summer. Botanists may also spot white bluebells and the rare sand crocus. Walking on the headland is a delight. Whether its picnicking on a bench, watching the sunset over the panoramic sea view or saying hello to the resident sheep and goats that graze the area.

< Home Visitor Centre The original Girls School. The Visitor Centre was originally built as a Girls' School in 1841 by Seigneur Ernest Le Pelley. It was part of a project, envisaged by his brother, Pierre Le Pelley lll and Rev Cachemaille, whereby surplus money being generated by the new silver mining venture would be used to benefit Sark’s community. When foundations were dug it was discovered that this was in fact the site of the Island’s first cemetery. The Girls' School eventually became the co-ed Infant & Junior School until 2005 when the new school opened and it was turned into the Tourism Centre & Societe Sercquaise Heritage Room.

< Home St. Peter's Church Built in 1820 to promote Anglicanism. During the Napoleonic Wars, popular hostility and the rise of Methodism had undermined the authority of the Seigneur and his Ministers. A Sark Parish Church was conceived as a means of re-establishing the authority of Anglicanism in Sark. The Church was built in 1820 on what was once the site of a wooden tower housing the ‘Island Bell’, which now hangs at the Chief Pleas building. Funding came partly from the 40 Tenemant landowners who subscribed to the family pews, still in existence today. Seigneur Reverend W. T. Collings had a keen interest in contemporary Gothic architecture and in 1877 he re-designed the east end with an ornate chancel and clock tower. The pulpit was installed in 1883 in memory of Reverend J.L.V. Cachemaille.

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< Back Clos A Jaon Bedrooms 15 Sleeps 28 Self Catering About Built in 1700, Clos a Jaon was for generations a simple pair of cottages with an adjacent barn, built of Sark granite walls and thatched roofs. Having become uninhabited and fallen into disrepair over the centuries, the once beautiful properties enjoyed an initial restoration in the 1970s, before an ambitious project was undertaken in 2015 to completely renovate the buildings. Sympathetic changes have been made throughout to enhance the beauty and practicality of the properties, such as repointing the exterior walls to restore their condition to their original glory and increasing each bedroom’s space to ensure the most comfortable stay for our guests. Lavender flowerbeds, an original well and wine barrels adorned with fuchsias accent a magnificent cobbled courtyard, with a small secluded garden hidden by hedgerows and trees and a nearby outside dining area. Clos a Jaon also boasts a recently refurbished mature ‘kitchen garden’, with raspberries and strawberries as well as an incredible array of seasonal, organic vegetables and herbs, and a small apple and plum orchard, with an adjacent asparagus bed and chicken pen where organic free range eggs are collected – all available for our guests’ consumption. Clos A Jaon comprises of 4 individual self catering houses: Le Petit - sleeps 4 Le Grand - sleeps 6 Le Grange - sleeps 8 Le Friquet - sleeps 10 Terms per Day - High / Mid / Low season: Le Petit - £365 / £285 / £235 Le Grand - £585 / £385 / £315 Le Grange - £645 / £470 / £415 Le Friquet - £645 / £470 / £415 Contact closajaonsark@gmail.com +44 (0) 7911 710 976 Visit Website Location

< Back Clos d'Iris Bedrooms 7 Sleeps 14 Self Catering About A Touch of class . . . Self-Catering Accommodation … Maximum Occupancy 14 GUESTS - 2 INFANTS 7 MASSIVE Bedrooms 4 Super-King with En-Suite 1 Super-King with En-Suite and door leading to 1 Twin Bedroom 1 Twin Bedroom Spacious Kitchen Dining Room and Utility Room Large Atrium Room with doors opening to terrace Garden with garden furniture and BBQ Plush carpeted lounge with contemporary wood-burner FINISHING TOUCHES . . . Plasma TV - DVD - iPod Dock - Wi-Fi Hairdryer in each bedroom Larder Fridge - Blender - Microwave Dishwasher - Washing Machine Cot - High Chair - Available upon request RELAX... Your very own spacious and stylish 'home from home' Family friendly and perfect for couples sharing Short wander to the Shops, Restaurants and Inns Contact room@mrhesters.com +44 (0) 7781 161 010 Visit Website Location

< Back Grand Dixcart B&B Bedrooms 6 Sleeps 14 B&B / Guest House About Le Grand Dixcart is one of the original Sark farmhouses, set in extensive, beautiful, sheltered gardens. It offers quality B&B next door to Stocks Hotel where guests can avail themselves of all the adjacent facilities. We also have our own indoor pool. There are 6 double rooms. 5 rooms have super king double or twin beds and one has a standard double bed. All rooms have en suite shower rooms, free Wi-Fi, TVs with Free Sat and tea and coffee making facilities. There is a large guest lounge with log burning stove and plenty of games and several out door seating areas and garden games. Breakfast is served en famille in the kitchen on the farmhouse table using our own eggs and homemade jams. B&B Terms per night: from £155.00 per room per night. Contact helen@horse.gg +44 (0) 1481 832 943 Visit Website Location

< Home Pilcher Monument A warning to seafarers. On a stormy October evening in 1868 Agnew Giffard, his brother Walter, Russell Renouf, Dr. Gatehouse and J.G. Pilcher all set off for Guernsey from Havre Gosselin. They were warned it was too dangerous but tragically they did not take heed. The wreck of the gig was found seven miles from Dielette on the Normandy coast. Agnew's body came ashore in Havre Gosselin, Walter’s body was found in a small cave at the L'Eperquerie, Russell’s body was found in the Gouliot caves and two months later Pilcher’s body came ashore at Niton, Isle of Wight. The Doctor’s body was never found. The granite monument above Havre Gosselin was erected by Pilcher’s widow with an inscription warning others of the mighty power of the sea.

< Home Sark Henge Commemorating 450 years of Fiefdom. Sark Henge was built in 2015 to commemorate the 450 year anniversary of Queen Elizabeth I granting the Fief of Sark to Helier De Carteret, Seigneur of St Ouen, on 6th August 1565. Nine stones of Jersey granite, previously used by Helier’s tenants as gate hinges to enclose their fields, were erected in a ring to represent the nine medieval territories: Fort, Moinerie, Ville, Valette, Avant le Creux, Dixcart, Bourel, Beauregard, Petit Sercq. Each of the nine stones is aligned with a local landmark or by the sun, marking the winter and summer solstice and the spring and autumn equinox.

< Home The Prison The smallest working prison in the world. The original Sark Prison stood near to where St. Peter's Church is today. Over time it became dilapidated and by 1832 the Arsenal was being used as an interim prison, despite being entirely unfit for purpose. The little barrel-roofed two-celled prison we know today was eventually built in 1856 and is one of the world’s smallest prisons still in use. Judicial powers granted to Sark in 1583 allow a prisoner to be held for a maximum of two days. If the crime is severe enough to warrant further punishment the offender will be sent to Guernsey prison.

Family Friendly Fun Big fun for little ones Sark is a wonderful destination for children who love the outdoors and for families who want to enjoy quality time whilst being active in nature. ​ The island's car-free roads are perfect for young riders to practice their cycling skills and for older kids to enjoy a safe environment for exploring. ​ With beautiful flora and friendly animals all about, every outing becomes an adventure in itself and a magical memory for you and your children. Family friendly activities Using double sit-on kayaks adults can accompany children on exciting kayaking excursions to explore the coastline and spot marine wildlife. Kayaking Visit Site Children of a certain age can participate in coasteering excursions if accompanied by an adult. This exciting activity is a great way to boost confidence in the sea. Coasteering Visit Site Conveniently located next to the Sanctuary Centre and Mon Plaisir store, Sark playground offers a variety of play equipment, picnic tables and benches. Sark Playground Visit Site As well as meeting the cows and watching live milking visitors to the Dairy can also enjoy fresh milk and choose from the dozens of milkshake flavours. Dairy Milkshakes Read More This free and interactive island wide game is a great add-on to any outing. Simply spot the hidden painted rocks and re-hide them for the next person. Sark Rocks Visit Site Sark has several hidden geocaches and it is a great free activity to teach children about reading coordinates whilst treasure hunting and exploring the island. Geocaching Visit Site Sark Island Hall and Community Centre offers a large sports hall, table-tennis room and snooker table. As well as a sports field, cafe and ice-cream parlour. Island Hall Visit Site The upstairs rooms in the Sanctuary Centre offer free indoor activities for children such as arts and crafts, pool table and small cinema screenings. Sanctuary Centre Visit Site Within La Seigneurie Gardens, this full sized maze contains a sundial, totem pole and stone castle with flag, if you can ever find your way through it! Seigneurie Maze Visit Site Sark has two main ducks ponds, one at La Seigneurie complete with a bridge and mini island. The other is Beauregard Pond where children go to sail their toy boats. Duck Ponds See Map Sark has two outdoor pools, one at Stocks Hotel (for use by hotel residents only) and one at Caragh Chocolates Cafe that can be used for a small fee. Pool Fun Read More Archery is a great activity for families or other small groups and can be arranged as a competitive sporting activity or just for some fun. Archery Visit Site Guided Donkey walks with Ruby and Florence is a fun activity for animal loving little ones. Other self-guided animal walks include visiting the lambs, pigs, goats and horses in various fields around the island. Animal Walks Read More There couldn't be a better place for children to practice their cycling skills than an island without any cars! Older kids will also love the freedom of cycling around with some independence. Cycling Read More YOU MAY ALSO LIKE... SHOPS AND ACTIVITIES GUIDE TO BAYS AND BEACHES OUR EVENTS CALENDAR

Archaeology on Sark What lies beneath Since 2004, Sark has been privileged to have Sir Barry Cunliff and his team of archaeologists from Oxford University visit the island every year to carry out digs in various locations of historical interest. These digs have unearthed some very fascinating treasures and sparked much intrigue surrounding Sark's ancient history. ​ In addition to bronze axes and Roman and Celtic coins, found by amateur metal detectorists, Barry's team discovered Gaulish coins, ornaments, stone tools, and pottery at the site now believed to be the location of the celebrated 'Sark Hoard', silver and coins from the 1st century BC, said to have been found in 1719. ​ Following these amazing Bronze age discoveries, the archaeological team turned their attention to the Stone Age megaliths in Little Sark and other locations. Magnetometry revealed footprints of lost burial stones and Stone age terraces. The presence of earthenware, beads of green Sark serpentine and a stone axe made of dark dolerite, suggests that these sacred sites were occupied for many centuries. ​ To view these amazing artefacts and more visit the Heritage Room . YOU MAY ALSO LIKE... HISTORICAL SITES AND BUILDINGS SEIGNEURS AND FEUDAL RULE MONKS, PIRATES AND FOLKLORE