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Alderney outline

With no crowds, no queues and no traffic jams our small island offers a warm, peaceful and relaxing escape for you to enjoy. At just one and a half miles wide and three and a half miles long, you are never far from the charming town centre of St Anne or our beautiful coastline. Walk the stunning cliff paths, enjoy our quiet, uncrowded sandy beaches or tuck into our local produce. Go birdwatching, rockpooling or discover our heritage.

It's time to book your Alderney island adventure!

How to get to Alderney

A stone's throw away from the French coastline, Alderney has many routes by air and sea from the UK, France and our neighbouring Channel Islands.

FLIGHTS

UK: From 40 mins
Guernsey: 10 mins (ish)

BOATS

France: From 1 hour
Guernsey: 1 hour (ish)

Please note: Travel carrier routes are subject to change.

Autumn in Alderney

The Great Autumn Escape in Alderney

Why you should visit amazing Alderney in autumn

As the summer crowds subside, Alderney welcomes a different kind of visitor and returns to the quiet, tranquil island that locals love.

Things To Do In Alderney In Winter

Alderney is the perfect winter escape with amazing restaurants, peaceful hikes and activities for all, adding up to the perfect winter break.

Upcoming Events

26th Oct

Angling Festival

Angling Festival

Each year, anglers take to the rocky shore line to compete for the largest catch.

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8th Jun

Bloomin' Alderney 2025

Bloomin' Alderney 2025

A selection of Alderney’s private gardens open their gates to visitors.

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4th Aug

Alderney Week 2025

Alderney Week 2025

The Channel Islands' biggest carnival and community festival with entertainment for all ages - not to be missed!

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Discover our island

A hidden gem

There's no other place in the world quite like Alderney

How to get here

The journey is just the start of your adventure

Stay

Choose your own island experience. From a 4-star hotel and converted forts to a beautiful beach-side campsite

See & Do

Invigorating adventures, perfect family experiences, there’s always plenty of things to see and do

Daily What's On

There is always something going on daily in Alderney whatever the time of year.

Maps and Guides

Heritage

Come and explore our amazing heritage - it's all here waiting to be discovered.

Explore our interactive map

Explore Nature

Get out and explore our amazing habitats and wildlife that flourish here.

A getaway that extracts you from modern life.

Antonia Windsor - The Telegraph Alderney outline

Alderney outline