Despite it not being our first time at the museum each time it really does feel like a whole new... read more
Despite it not being our first time at the museum each time it really does feel like a whole new... read more
This is a fascinating place to visit and especially on a rainy day. It is one of the places that... read more
This is an underground bunker which is an open everyday. It was our third visit to the island before we actually found that it was open partly because we were doing other activities. Very interesting place to visit
Although only open at certain times on certain days the signals museum is well worth a visit. It has been very well restored to its former look having had the commander responsible during the war revisit in latter years to explain how everything looked and worked. He also features in a short video that is shown at the Museum which is very interesting. Whilst only small, each room has a different interest point and at only £3.50 per head entrance fee it is certainly worth visiting.
The other side of Bletchly Park, where some of the many enigma messages came from and were decoded at BP. One of the last radio stations at the end of the war still operating. British Royal Signal unit used this HQ to send messages to England after the liberation of the island on May 9th 1945, by HMS Bulldog, the same vessel that captured an Enigma machine on 9th May 1941 which helped the British break important enigma messages.
Although opening hours need to be checked before a visit, this museum is one to view. You will have a very rewarding couple of hours, especially for those who would like a deeper understanding to the background of signals and communication activity in the Channel Islands during WWII
This well restored bunker was a 5 minute walk from the hotel and could have made a perfect short visit at the start of the day if only it had better opening times.
Instead we ended up going twice - once to find the war wasn't fought on Wednesday mornings, and then to visit after a day trip elsewhere and the climb back up Candie Gardens.
It was close so it was worth visiting this German bunker on British soil, but it's a real pity it's opening times made it dominant the itinerary.
A guided tour really explains how, why and what the bunker was for. Also how and why it has bee brought to life by its dedicated volunteers.