The Little Chapel in Guernsey is a unique and enchanting attraction, celebrated for its intricate mosaic decoration and remarkable history. Built by Brother Déodat in the early 20th century, the chapel was inspired by the famous grotto and basilica at Lourdes, France, and stands today as a testament to creativity, devotion, and community spirit. Despite its name, the Little Chapel is even smaller than most expect-measuring just 16 feet by 9 feet, with standing room for only a few people at a time. The structure is a mosaic masterpiece, adorned with thousands of colorful pieces of broken china, glass, seashells, and pebbles. These decorations, many donated by locals and well-wishers from around the world, create vibrant murals and patterns throughout the chapel’s three levels. The atmosphere is tranquil and spiritual, often described as peaceful and enchanting, especially during sunrise or sunset when the light enhances the mosaics’ colors. • Exploration: The chapel is not limited to a single level; visitors can descend steps to discover more intricately decorated spaces. Many reviewers recommend taking time to appreciate the astonishing detail and craftsmanship throughout the building. • Photo Opportunities: The Little Chapel is considered a top spot for photography, with its vibrant mosaics and picturesque garden setting providing a stunning backdrop. • Accessibility: Easily reached by car or bus (with stops nearby), the site offers parking, a gift shop, and a café. However, visitors should be cautious of uneven steps and pathways, especially in wet conditions. • Admission: Entry is free, but donations are encouraged to support ongoing restoration and maintenance. • Facilities: There are restrooms and a shop on site, and the chapel is open daily (typically 9am–5pm). What Makes It Special • History: The current chapel is the third version built by Brother Déodat, after the first two were demolished for being too small or inaccessible. Its fame grew after media coverage, prompting donations of decorative materials from around the world. • Community Involvement: The chapel’s ongoing preservation is a community effort, with restoration projects and donations ensuring its survival for future generations. • Atmosphere: Many visitors highlight the peaceful, spiritual ambiance, describing it as a place for quiet reflection and inspiration

The little Chapel is beautiful. Its a really lovely place and so interesting. A gorgeous little church, peaceful, beautiful, definitely worth a visit. No need for tickets or anything else, which is so lovely and rare these days! If you're able to visit i would recommend popping in for a few minutes.

A tiny church worth visiting to appreciate all the work involved in keeping it available over the years. Easy to get to using the Guernsey buses with only a short walk to the road leading to the church. Once there, it is only a short walk to a sustainable shop with toilets and goodies to buy.

A really unusual place to see but worth pulling off the main road for 20 minutes. It is a really small chapel decorated with pieces of pottery from far and wide and is really striking. Entry is free but the volunteer group who run it welcome a donation.

Revisiting after a few years, stunning! What restoration work that has been done is sympathetic and effective, in a beautiful situation

My daughters first time in Guernsey so we had to visit The Little Chapel. Its so lovely. Shame that there isnt a shop anymore, she would have loved to of got a keepsake.

An adorable little chapel. A must see in Guernsey. A field of Guernsey cows neighbor this chapel as well!

Have to say this is the best place to visit if you’re in Guernsey. The down side is that it closes at 1pm and only takes cash. £8 for adults. But was glad we went here. Was the best place to visit

Unique, quaint and informative museum on WWII Guernsey, with two large wings full of weapons, vehicles, clothes, letters, posters and more. A required visit for anyone on Guernsey to understand it's unique history as part of the British Isles. Payment is cash only, with souvenirs and a tea room. Will take roughly 1hr-1.5hr to get around it all and take it in.

This is an absolutely amazing collection of German military equipment including guns, bombs personal artifacts and loads more. There's lots of information to go along with the treasure trove of memorabilia. Out of all the world wars, WW2 is definitely my favourite, and for anyone who enjoys WW2 ... this museum if a must! It's nice to enjoy a tea and a biscuit in the cafe half way through the museum.

This museum was my highlight of a week spent in the Channel Islands. There are so many items relating to the occupation which brings it to life. I especially found information about the changing of place names and signs to be interesting as I'd never considered that. The museum is a bit old fashioned (only accept cash) but that doesn't matter in the slightest - it is a must to visit!

Great museum spent around two hours in here lots to look at both military and island stuff

Compelling and surprising. I expected a little museum, but this is so much more, little on the outside, but holds a great deal. Bring your reading glasses as there is so much to learn. It really gives you an in-depth look at life on the island during occupation. An important place to bring children, not just for a history lesson. It gives a different view on the history of WW2.

Incredible museum. So much packed in! Well labelled exhibits although lighting is low. I needed my phone torch sometimes. Easy parking, friendly owner very chatty.

One of if not my favourite place on this earth, unfortunately its not that easy to get to if you don't like flying. Guernsey is a beautiful island with so much to see. I made my first visit in 1971 and the last time was 2013.

A beautiful island with so much to offer. Great food, beautiful beaches and a wealth of history both ancient and modern. A really relaxing place to stay. Everything moves at a much slower pace, ( max speed limit being 35mph).

Visited long ago but am now watching Enemy at the Door TV series about occupation in WW II. Fascinating - not an easy time for residents.

What a beautiful place Guernsey is.!!! This place captivates you with its charm. I must of returned to this fabulous place 20 times over the years. The friendliness of the the locals is second to none along with excellent places to rest your head. There are so many fantastic restaurants in which you can gorge yourself silly if you fancy a change from your hotel food. Local seafood being one of the best options. Lovely beaches and cliff walks, hidden coves and beautiful wild flowers make this a painters paradise, the light lends itself perfectly. I cannot wait until my next visit.!!!

A beautiful island with friendly people, a slow pace of life and an air of peace. Jerbourg and Icart are special places, looking out to sea and losing yourself in the space. St Peter Port is lovely, boat to Herm was special. La Barbarie hotel was superb and I recommend it to all visitors. Going back soon.

Only there for the weekend but saw the entire coastline during our 51 mile hike. It was beautiful! Not much at all happening outside the capital but if you like gun placements and forts, there's plenty to be seen. The cliff path along the south coast is challenging but well worth it.

Great place to relax driving on the roads is a pleasure compared to UK slow and polite . Public transport is so cheap clean

Some people say there's not a lot to do here, and that's possibly true for some folks, but if you're after a way to spend a relaxing hour or so, it's pretty spot on. Apart from the ubiquitous children's playground and duck pound, there's a Guernsey museum and cafe for the adults. It's great for dogs, and you can walk around the park boundary in about 20 minutes. The main complaint I have as an islander is that the government hasn't kept up with the park's maintenance for a number of years now, so parts of it are overgrown and tatty. A shame, as it used to be very well maintained. It looks best in the summer, if you can make it then.

Lovely park and very well maintained. Loads of scenic views and very good for some quite time and the ponds are well looked after. Even tourists must visit place. Only problem is bus availability. There are no proper bus stops in guernsey in the first place and it is quite hard to reach or go back from here. There is a cafe in the park with loads of food options and drinks. But if you don’t want to spend too much money i suggest to take your own lunch or packed food as i find it a bit expensive but food is tasty though it’s just personal preference.

Beautiful parkland, gardens and children's play area, as well as cafe with a range of meals, snacks and beverages and an interesting free museum showing Guernsey life over the years. Well worth a visit. I've been every time I visit the island.

19.08.2022.I had a great time today at the park.The folk museum is currently free of charge and is great for children as well as adults.Read and learn about country life and it's history.I would like to think there is something for everyone.I spent several hours in the park and was time well spent.The park itself has a pond and the park has many trees and flowers,some I have never seen before.There is an art gallery displaying photos taken during the Covid 19 pandemic and some are very sad.The old man looking out of his window and being photographed by a member of his family is quite haunting,but they all are really.The photo of the boy who lost his grandmother.You will enjoy your visit here.

Beautiful park. Lots of things to see. Quiet peaceful with children's play area.

Amazing fun for the kids at the play park or you can just sit and relax on the grass take a picnic seek the ducks or just relax in the cafe with a coffee hot food or just a ice cream

Very nice park, modern playground with items for most age ranges. Cafe serving hot and cold food. Various garden areas and paths to walk round and large fields for playing in and picnicking. There is also a large duck pond and outdoor gym equipment.

A must visit if you have 2 hours, you will see all in this time incl garden. It was fully booked on the website but we emailed as we had a special birthday when visiting and we were staying at Pandora 2 doors up. They said to come down when they opened to see if there was room, and there was, so thank you for such great communication and being so accommodating. Our guide was a young french girl from Britanny who was extremely knowledgeable, passionate on it's history and made us laugh, she is a true credit to the museum. This house’s location gives you the most stunning views of St. Peter Port and the surrounding coastline. It was very interesting to hear all about Victor Hugo and the history of the house and his family, we learnt a lot. Loved seeing the artwork from both himself and his very talented wife.

Seeing this place is non-negotiable if you’re visiting Guernsey for the first time (and honestly subsequent times). It was the home of Victor Hugo while he was in exile from France during the reign of Napoleon the third. The interior is a maximalists dream, and every nook and cranny is dripping in symbolism and aesthetic beauty. It is an incredibly memorable place, both for its history and its exquisite beauty and charm. I can’t wait to visit again!

A real surprise. The house got better the higher you got. Very quirky.

Beautiful very well preserved house of Victor Hugo where he spent his last years. Making an appointment in advance, is necessary because only small groups are guided through the various rooms of the house.

Interesting experience that you can only enter with a small private guided tour. Adults are 12£ or 10£ for under 25 and students. Reservations are required, but you can walk up and try your luck on entering with a tour in your language. I didn’t want to wait an hour for English tour so I did French and got about 70-80% of it. Nice experience with good views, history and FREE access to gardens for anyone. This house shows thé eclectic personality and inner thoughts of exiled Victor Hugo

A great insight into the mind of Victor Hugo. Guided tour lasted around an hour. Worth booking in advance to minimise wait (you have to have a guided tour). Much dearer than the other attractions on the island as the house is part of the Paris Museum group.

Victor Hugo was an extraordinary man. A writer, poet, politician, statesman, artist, abolitionist for slavery and outspoken critic of the death penalty. A fervent critic of the tyrant Napoleon III meant that he was exiled from France, then thrown out of Belgium and Jersey before settling in Guernsey, where he lived for 15 years. Hauteville House was transformed by Hugo with every rooms decoration and design having meaning. The lovely French lady who spoke excellent English gave a thorough and extremely interesting tour.

We enjoyed the house tour. The gardens and sculpture trail are also worth walking round. Cafe food was worth the wait

A lovely place, well worth a visit. The house tour is especially interesting. The paths are gravel and hilly in places so very tricky for wheelchair users. I can walk a little or we would have been stuck. The sculpture trail is not suitable for wheelchairs but my husband enjoyed it. We didn't see a sign but there is a disabled parking spot near the cafe. Food at the cafe is good.

Nice location, not as friendly as previous visits, the cafe appears to have been taken over by someone. Come here every year when visiting the island but won't be back.

The Manor isa very interesting place to visit. You can take a tour of the house, view the lovely gardens. There is a small 9 hole putting course and a much larger Pitch & Putt course. Onsite is a very good Copper, Brass and Tin Smith making various items. Finally is the excellent Tea Rooms with an array of cakes and snacks.

A beautiful Manor House, steeped in history. Take a tour of this family home, we were expertly led by Hilda who oozed enthusiasm throughout . Tours are at specific times so best check online, and turn up 15 mins before the tour begins. Learn the history of the Sau(s)marez family then take a walk around the amazing gardens. The grounds also house a copper workshop, cafe, art gallery and shop, miniature train for young ones and pitch and putt. Plenty of parking too if you're not arriving by bus, or foot.

The restaurant serves a really tasty cream tea. The craft shop has a good selection of items. Unfortunately, I couldn't visit the gardens as cash only or you phone a number to pay by card. Would recommend taking cash if one is visiting. I enjoyed the pond, watching the ducks, terrapins, and koi.

Beautiful gardens, well worth visiting whilst in Guernsey. One of the RHS partner gardens and available on the Gardeners World 2 for 1 card. A lot of work has gone into making the trail through the semi tropical garden with a sculpture trail along the way. Outdoor play area for kids, shops and a tea room also a little train running on certain days. Didn’t go in the Manor House.

A tiny little beach, but the loveliest Coffe shop with amazing views and wonderful food. Coffee with cute decorations-wgat a treat

Fab setting with views of moulin huet bay. Very busy but handled it well, waited about 5 minutes for our order. Now licensed and enjoyed a pint with our crab sandwiches. Note crab sandwich comes as sourdough toast and jar of crab and pot of mayo, for you to assemble. Very tasty

A lovely small beach split in two sides. One with more sand and an easier way to get in to the see and the other with more rock and therefore rock pools and places to explore. It has a steep approach from the car park and a lovely tea room (which closes at 16.30 sharp) on the way down.

I love this place. It's a steep climb back up from the beach so not for the faint of heart but its definitely worth it. The water is always a little warmer here and it's very secluded so often get the beach to yourself. But beware of the tide as if you're on the beach you will get trapped when it starts coming in. No wonder Renoir was such a fan!

Absolutely gorgeous island to wander around. The beaches and sea are like something out of a tropical paradise.

Must see

Interesting to know that Renoir painted here 🤔 and it has amazing views of the pea stacks 😊

Cheap jam and cream from a squirty can - didn't do the nice home made scone justice. Coffee wasn't great either. Shame cos it's a lovely spot.

Went for a swim, lovely bay. Gorgeous weather and lots of swimmers.

A glorious location overlooking the sea and cliffs. Disappointingly, the service was of low standard, not friendly, helpful or with a smile. We wanted to order a scone, but told to go outside and wait.. wait we did! Decided to leave. Coffee was lacking in flavour and quality. Perhaps a one off .. but hope not!

Great friendly service and good food.

Amazing cake selection including a tobleronne cake.

Nice little cafe in a beautiful location.

Best kept secret

My mum and daughter both made candles which cost £15 each. They loved every minute of creating their own candles. It was lovely to watch them get creative. The staff are lovely. (This was the building that my mum grew up in as a child so my daughter and I got to see it and hear from the staff about some of the history of it too) Definitely recommend a visit and making a candle. The shop is full of so many beautiful gifts and crafts too.

Great experience for our 3yo wholoved every minute of making candles. The gentleman who guided her through was not only highly experienced but also very patient and an excellent teacher. Great value for money with making candles coupled with a very comprehensive shop attached.

The owner is absolutely delightful and so patient with my 9 year old. He was so friendly and my daughter was happy to find her favorite YouTube works from here. Also an extensive gift shop attached

What a lovely candle shop you can make your own candles ,lots different designs and other gifts and cards worth a visit public toilet , may be difficult for a wheelchair as steps inside and out very friendly.

A great place and well worth a stop. A great general gift shop as well as a candle shop. You can also make your own candles which is fun to do and great value. An intricate carved candle cost just £11 (when we did it anyway!). For that you get a candle "core" and then you build it up by dipping it in a choice of 4 colours to make your own unique candle and then you are instructed on how to carve and shape it based on a number of designs on display. A really nice and fun experience, especially for kids.

brilliant for kids parties and good little gift shop with unique items.

Magical place and a must visit if you are in Guernsey!

We decided to try out the afternoon tea at Oaties (which came with a free round of crazy golf), the selection of sandwiches and cakes were all very nice, being able to sit out in the courtyard to eat was lovely (especially as it was sweltering hot that day), and the staff were all great and kept coming out to check if everything was to our liking. Admittedly it's not the first place that would jump to mind if you wanted to go out for an afternoon tea, but if you've got kids (they also do a kids version of the afternoon tea) I'd highly recommend it.

i had a bad experience here. i went here with my friend and we went in with my parents we payed to get in and we went into the play area. we kept to ourselves as the kids were younger then us and i can say we never went near any other children nor harmed anyone else but still however got blamed for making a child fall over and hurt themself just because we were older then some of the other kids in the play area at the time we then went back in and i would say not even 20 minutes later did we get called back down and then be accused of not paying to get in to play in the play area. this is not the first time this has happened it has happened once before where me and a different friend have been accused of hurting a child again just because we are a little bit older then the rest in the play area. I have to say the customer service in this place in my experiences is not great

Great size, plenty to entertain the kids. Extensive food menu. Super clean and kept well. Kids loved it

Fantastic place for kids plenty to do and have fun highly recommended

Came here on a very wet day with the grandchildren who thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Can get very busy. Good selection of food from the canteen. Tickets can be purchased to include a meal.

Lovely fun place for the kids. Very clean and tidy. Also the milkshakes are unreal!

Good place to take the kids, older ones can get a bit noisy and reckless but that's kids for you. Food is a 4 on 5 , decent fast food at a pretty good price. Overall good place to take the kids

What a great adventure my 8-year old and I had with the Coasteering Family Tour. Our guide Dom was the best. Also Ewan and Jane of Outdoor Guernsey came along. They were all so kind, patient and encouraging. And very helpful whenever we were in doubt where to put our feet and hands. Thanks so much for this unforgettable experience!

Our daughter attended Outdoor Guernsey Holiday Club for the first time this week and she has had the most amazing time; the activities are ‘sensational’ we are told. We had only booked a couple of days but have since added in more as she has had so much with the other children, the instructors are fantastic and really encourage the children. Yesterday she was buzzing after jumping from K1.5……she’s a tiny 8 year old. We will definitely booking for future School Holidays.

Holiday club - absolutely love Outdoor Guernsey! My high energy, neurodivergent child returned after a fun filled, adventure packed day, smiling, happy, exhausted, with new friends, new tan lines, lots of stories and then put themselves to bed early still smiling. Coaststeering, Nerf gun battles at Le Guet, epic mini bus journey (the music?!?) and s’mores on the beach, all in one day. The team are very kind, experienced and inclusive and we booked further weekly sessions immediately. Thank you 😊

I recently used Outdoor Guernsey for a coasteering trip for a group of 10 school children from England. I highly recommend the company on all accounts and will book again next year. The communication before the activity was helpful and the equipment was of good quality. Most importantly though, the instructors were excellent. Their interaction with the children was professional but personable and they managed the session safely and effectively.

I took part in a kayaking excursion, as part of a Cunard cruise on June 24, 2019. It was a truly spectacular trip. The cliffs around Guernsey are beautiful, and the water clear. Jamie, our guide, was attentive to our safety and our needs and gave us a memorable day of paddling.

Great communication and service. Easy hire. Superb advice given by Alfie for my solo kayak trip and I had a brilliant experience. I will definitely be back for more.

Great experience, friendly people. I went on a puffin patrol with them (kayak tour), only saw 1 puffin, but it's a bit early in the year (May). We saw dolphins though, as well as a razor bill and a peregrine falcon. Was an amazing experience!

Awesome crazy golf course with variety of challenging holes. We loved that you could have an 'I won' or 'I got a hole in one' sticker at the end. The two rafts where you pull yourself across the water were great and it seemed that every hole had something entertaining. We just wished there had been more than 12 holes! Best kind of golf there is 🤣

One of the best “crazy” golf courses I’ve come across, beside the Golf 19 restaurant and driving range, very well equipped golf shop and outstanding nine-hole golf course (all par 3). Fun layout of adventure golf course. Well looked-after. Free parking. Only weakness is that it has only 12 holes, not 18. Good for kids and families. Cost £17.50 for two adults and a child.

Love going to play here, although it's still somewhat new I already have some great memories love the course and the quirks

Wonderful place, working as usual again ( if not better 🤗 )

Very good and interesting adventure golf, plenty of variety and fun layouts to the holes. Unique platforms to transition across water features. Only slight feedback we had was although this may be a 'tag on' attraction it will attract families nonetheless and if you miss the restaurant as we did the drinks and snacks options for younger families is limited at best and when the weather is good it could be challenging, enjoyed the place on the whole (no pun intended).

Very good place to learn about playing golf, driving range is really great for practicing, great courses and shop for accessories and clothing. Great crazy golf course for all ages. Great food and drink in the bar also great service. Would definitely come back again.

Genuinely great adventure golf course!

Well kept souvernir shop with nice owners and the possibility to send postcards (they even have stamps).

A real gem on the island - sad to hear the lease at the current location is ending, really adds to the area and will be a real shame for it to move. The silver is amazing and I love the Guernsey themed gifts, almost every family member and friend who visits ends up buying a little silver memento of some sort!

We loved buying our clock, bobble hat and jewellery!!! 🤍🤍 Lovely lady on the counter. Hope you’re still open in 2024!! 🤞🏼

Fantastic service wide range of gifts well worth a visit.

What a lovely area, nice shop with beverages available. Excellent toilet facilities. And of course the Little Chapel is so unique.

Visited your shop today. Absolutely beautiful. Such a great shop. So clean and friendly. Great facilities too. You are simply the best. Well Done.❤️

I have today received my beautifully well made hallmarked pinky ring with St Christopher charm. It fits perfectly thanks to my own guess sizing. Thank you so much Martyn I am delighted.

A very interesting farmhouse that has just gone through a renovation. I'm sure there is more to the history of this place that can be found.

Small farm building open occasionally. No much going on, but nice guide.

Extremely well restored house and farm buildings. Free so well worth a visit (but please leave a donation). Also can host functions.

Very professional authentic restoration of a medieval farmhouse.

Amazing building inside and out offering all sorts of possibilities for events.

An experience of How things were hundreds of years ago. Real History.

Just love the location