Saint Peter, Guernsey facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Saint Peter Saint Pierre du Bois
Parish
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Location of Saint Pierre Du Bois in Guernsey
Crown Dependency	Guernsey, Channel Islands
Area
• Total	6.2 km2 (2.4 sq mi)
Population  (2019)
• Total	2,036
• Density	328.4/km2 (851/sq mi)
Time zone	GMT
• Summer (DST)	UTC+01

St Peter's is a lovely area in Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands. Its official name is Saint Pierre du Bois, which means "St. Peter in the Wood" in English. It is a "parish," which is like a local district or area. St Peter's is an important center for the western parishes of Guernsey. These include Torteval, St Saviour's, and the Forest parishes.

People from Saint Peter's used to have a fun nickname in the old local language called Guernesiais. They were called etcherbaots, which means "beetles." The postal code for this area starts with GY7.

St Peter's is known for its beautiful flowers and plants. It won the "Britain in Bloom" award for small coastal areas in 2015. It also earned a gold medal in the 2016 Champion of Champions competition.

Where is St Peter's?

This parish is located on the western side of Guernsey. It shares its borders with other parishes. These are Torteval, St. Saviour's, Forest, and St. Andrew's.

Most of St Peter's is beautiful countryside. There is also a small village in the middle of the parish. The main parish church here is quite special. It was built at the bottom of a small valley. Inside, the floor of the church is not flat. It slopes downwards, which makes it look very unique!

Cool Places to See

St Peter's has many interesting places to visit and explore:

Important Buildings and Sites

• St Peter's Church: This is the main church of the parish, known for its unusual sloping floor.
• St Peter's Village: The small, charming village at the heart of the parish.
• St Peter's Douzaine: This is the local government office for the parish. A "Douzaine" is a group of twelve elected people who help run the parish.
• Styx Community Centre: A place where people in the community can gather for activities and events.

Historical and Military Spots

• Parish War Memorial: This monument stands outside the parish church. It remembers people from the parish who served in wars.
• Fort Grey Château du Rocquaine: This old fort is also known as the "Cup and Saucer." It is a small, round tower built on rocks in the bay.
• Fort Saumarez: Another historic fort located on the coast.
• L'Eree Battery: A former military battery.
• Mont Herault Watchhouse: An old building used for watching the sea.
• Batterie Mirus: A large German gun battery built during World War II.
• German Fortifications: Many forts and bunkers were built here by German forces. This happened during their occupation of the Channel Islands from 1940 to 1945.
• Protected Buildings: There are many old and important buildings in the parish that are protected by law. This helps keep their history safe.

Fort Grey, also known as the "Cup and Saucer."

Nature and Outdoor Fun

• Le Creux es Faies: This is a very old burial site from the Stone Age. It is called a "neolithic passage grave." Local stories say it is one of the entrances to a magical fairy land!
• Beaches:
  • Rocquaine Bay: A beautiful bay with a long beach.
  • Le Crocq du Sud: Another lovely beach area.
  • L'Erée: This beach is recommended by the Marine Conservation Society for its clean waters.
• Lihou: This is a small island connected to Guernsey by a causeway at low tide. It is a great place to explore.
• Nature Reserves: St Peter's has several special areas where nature is protected:
  • Silbe Nature Reserve
  • Colin Best Nature Reserve
  • La Claire Mare Nature Reserve
  • Lihou Island Nature Reserve: This reserve is on the island of Lihou.
• Abreuvoirs: These are old watering places for cattle. You can still see them around the parish.
• Countryside Walks: There are many lovely paths and trails for walking through the beautiful countryside.

Famous People from St Peter's

• Sampson Avard: He was a historical figure who lived in the 1800s.
• Harry Lewis: Also known as W2S, he is a popular YouTuber. He is a member of the famous YouTube group called the Sidemen.

See also

In Spanish: Saint Pierre (Guernsey) para niños