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Five extraordinary islands

The Channel Islands

Five extraordinary islands

British but not quite mainland Britain. French in character but independently governed. Each island is utterly distinct — and each one is worth your time.

Guernsey
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Guernsey

Ancient cliffs, golden bays, and a pace of life you'll want to keep

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Jersey
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Jersey

Surf, seafood, and sunshine

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Sark
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Sark

The last feudal state in Europe. No cars. No hurry.

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Herm
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Herm

Twenty minutes by ferry from Guernsey

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Alderney
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Alderney

Rugged, remote, and magnificently itself

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Compare the islands

Not sure which island is right for you? Here's a quick guide.

IslandSizeVibeBest forGetting there
Guernsey63.3 km²Relaxed, proud, and quietly sophisticated
FamiliesWalking
Direct flights from UKExplore
Jersey118.2 km²Energetic, ambitious, beach-obsessed
SurfersBeach lovers
Direct flights from UKExplore
Sark5.45 km²Timeless, wild, and restorative
Escaping everythingStargazers
Ferry from GuernseyExplore
Herm2.1 km²Deeply peaceful, almost impossibly charming
RomanceYoung families
Ferry from GuernseyExplore
Alderney7.9 km²Unpolished, proud, genuinely wild
Wildlife enthusiastsHistory lovers
Direct flights from UKExplore

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