The best fashion and gift stores Guernesey

The British chain White Stuff is located in Saint-Peter-Port for the pleasure of fashionistas visiting the island of Guernsey. In this store, you can find traditional English clothes (a good address to bring back some nice sweaters for example) and fashion pieces that you can put on without fear on a Saturday night in London or elsewhere. But children are not forgotten and there is something here for the whole family. What to do some shopping at tax-free prices, let's not forget it...

Since 1899, Creasey's Department Store allows islanders to decorate their homes and tourists to bring back some nice decorative souvenirs. But you can also fill your wardrobe, find a new bag or offer a bottle of perfume and make-up to your wife. After your shopping session, you can go up to the top floor and happily sit down at Creasey's Coffee Shop for a good meal or tasty cakes at tea time.

Wink Jewellery, or Wink at One, is surely the most interesting jewelry store in the capital of the island of Guernsey. Between the many pieces of jewelry on display (rings, wedding rings, bracelets, earrings, pendants...) and the work to be done by the very talented and friendly Karl, the owner, you should have plenty of choice if you want to surprise your other half. In addition to the tax-free prices, there are also regular promotions (to be found on the Facebook page of the establishment).

The Guernsey Shop is a small store directly on the harbor, where you can find small souvenirs such as the eternal fridge magnets, beautiful postcards, decorative objects, books on the history and the fauna and flora of the island of Guernsey. It's also a great place to find something to fill up your wardrobe with a wide selection of clothes such as beautiful sweaters and sailor caps, striped tunics, warm coats for winter days.

Fishing enthusiasts will find at Mick's Fishing Supplies, a store that opened in 1986, all the equipment they need to indulge their passion. It must be said that it is the reference store for fishing enthusiasts on the island, since it is the oldest and best stocked store in Guernsey. One will find there absolutely everything, with a very beautiful range of choice of rods, clothing, baits, etc. The establishment will also be able to put the amateurs in contact with skippers to organize a fishing trip

Nestled in the bucolic Candies Gardens, The Priaulx Library is the island's main library which has been preserving valuable books, objects and documents about Guernsey and the rest of the archipelago since... 1889. Open to the public, this library is for all the locals a very pleasant place to read. And a spot that will surely be very useful on a rainy day by serving as a shelter. Books, newspapers, magazines (some of them in French) are at the disposal of the visitors. Notice to the readers and the curious!

This store and workshop will delight lovers of synthetic or cultured pearls, who will see a life-size copy of the largest natural pearl in the world. Apart from lovers of this craft, lovers of souvenirs of all kinds should also find their happiness here. And for those who are walking in the area, the café and tea room (which also offers good food) offers a room and a very nice terrace with a superb view on Fort Grey. A small fresh break in summer.

Bruce represents the fourth generation of Russell's, renowned island silversmiths from father to son. He has worked for the British Royal Family. Excuse the pun! In addition to the silversmiths at work in a 16th century farmhouse, you can admire the chiseled gold and silver objects, the famous milk jugs and the Guernsey christening cup. Bruce's store is located in a beautiful garden with beautiful streams. Hours are a bit variable.

After a short visit here, you can go home with some of these hard-wearing sweaters that smell like wool (when choosing the size, take into account the small shrinkage at the first wash), and which present, what does not spoil anything, a very interesting quality/price ratio. There are some for men and women and for all styles: round collars, turtlenecks, zippers, with buttons, big knits or small knits... You can also order via the website and have it delivered to your hotel on the island.

In fact, this friendly center is more like an artisans' village, bringing together a wide range of professions and enabling visitors to discover many different trades: potters, engravers, goldsmiths, perfumers and makers of patchwork, candles, etc. Creations for sale. It's a destination that's above all a family affair, since children can wait in a specially equipped playground or play miniature golf while parents go about their business.

Catherine Best, who also has a boutique in London's Mayfair district, is an internationally renowned goldsmith, often awarded for her meticulous and precious work. And it's a family affair as Catherine's daughters are the third generation to perpetuate the family talent. A visit to the workshop is therefore an opportunity to treat yourself to a unique piece. Jewelry of course, but also charming little sculptures. And from the workshop, in the middle of the jewels, you will have a beautiful view on the capital Saint-Peter-Port.

Martyn Guille is a magnificent factory of jewelry and silver objects. Objects that can also be engraved and personalized. Here, you will have the unique opportunity to discover the work of the last silversmith of Guernsey. A remarkable work that was even admired by Queen Elizabeth II herself and the Duke of Edinburgh during their visit in 1989. The stores and workshops cover more than 500 m². An opportunity to fill your suitcase and spoil your loved ones.