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Members get early access to all events
+ Book up-to 6 tickets per event early
+ Entry into the festival book raffle
+ Exclusive member discounts
Visit Guernsey for the Festival
The Islands of Guernsey have long been a source of inspiration for writers and artists, and showcase a rich and varied history. Acclaimed French author and poet Victor Hugo spent 15 years on Guernsey during his exile from France. Impressionist artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir spent a month on the Islands in 1883 and created fifteen beautiful depictions of Moulin Huet.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be at a premium during the Festival, so it’s always worth booking early.
From charming hotels with restaurants and spas to glamping with a sunset view, you’ll be spoilt for choice for places to stay.
Travel
By Air
Fly to Guernsey in as little as 40 minutes. A number of airlines operate flights to Guernsey from regional and international airports across the UK including London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London City, Edinburgh, Dublin, Manchester, Birmingham, Teesside, Bristol, Southampton and more.
By Sea
With journeys to Guernsey taking as little as 3 hours from the UK, as well as overnight services, and a direct ferry from St Malo in France, there are many options to approach our Islands by sea.
Parking
The nearest available parking for St James and the Old Government House Hotel & Spa is the Odeon Car Park. Albert Pier Parking is the closest option for the Guille-Alles library and Art for Guernsey. Les Cotils and St Pierre Park Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort have their own car parks. Public parking is available at the Bathing Pools.
Festival Venues
Festival venues include St James Concert Hall, Les Cotils, St Pierre Park Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, The Bathing Pools, the Guille-Alles library, The Old Government House Hotel & Spa, Art for Guernsey Gallery and St Andrews Church.
Festival Bookshop
Lexicon Bookshop will stock Festival books for the duration of the Festival and is located at 23-25 Le Pollet, St Peter Port. You will also be able to buy books at each of the events, and authors will be signing books after their events.
Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
To book wheelchair space or any other access requirements in performance venues, please email [email protected]. For disabled parking, please contact the Festival venues directly regarding availability.
Deaf and hard of hearing
The Whittaker Hall at St James is fitted with a hearing loop.
Companion Tickets
If you need a support person or aide to attend events, they are entitled to a free Companion Ticket. Contact the Box Office or email [email protected] as soon as possible after booking your ticket. Free Companion Tickets cannot be booked online.
General
The Guernsey Literary Festival is committed to removing barriers for all, regardless of your disability. If you need any additional help which is not listed above, please contact [email protected] and we will do everything we can to make your visit as easy and stress free as possible.
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