German Naval Signals HQ
Restored underground bunker that served as the radio signals headquarters of the German Navy in the Channel Islands during the Second World War.
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About the museum
During the German Occupation of the Channel Islands, the German Naval Commander Channel Islands was based in the nearby La Collinette Hotel in St Peter Port. His signals headquarters, built underground close by, handled the radio traffic between the Channel Islands and Germany, and between the German forces on the individual islands. It was the last operational signals headquarters on the island, working until 9 May 1945.
The network of underground rooms was later restored by members of the Channel Islands Occupation Society. Many of the original fittings have been kept, including the ventilation pumps, the heating boiler and the toilets, which no longer work. Detailed information from the former Naval Signals Officer and other German personnel helped to refit and equip the rooms as close to their original condition as possible.
Today the bunker is run by Guernsey Museums as a seasonal visitor site and is of interest to anyone curious about wartime technology and the history of the Occupation.
Highlights
- Restored underground signals headquarters
- Original ventilation pumps, boiler and fittings
- Rooms refitted to their wartime appearance
- Radio signals centre in use until 9 May 1945
Permanent exhibition
- Restored Naval Signals Headquarters – Underground rooms refitted to their wartime state show how radio traffic for the German forces in the Channel Islands was handled, with original ventilation pumps, boiler and fittings.
- Operated by
- Guernsey Museums & Galleries
Admission & discounts
| Adults | £5 |
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| Reduced | £1.50Children aged 7 to 17 and students with a valid student card |
| Children & teens | £1.50free up to age 6 · Ages 7 to 17; children under 7 are free. |
| Students & apprentices | £1.50With a valid student card. |
| Discovery Pass (12 months, named adult) | £24Unlimited visits during seasonal opening hours to the German Naval Signals HQ, Castle Cornet, Guernsey Museum and Fort Grey; accompanying children under 18 go free. |
Prices for the 2026 season.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: not available
- Accessible restroom: not available
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The restored bunker is below ground with a narrow entrance and steps and is not accessible to wheelchair users. Assistance dogs are welcome; other pets are not allowed. An access guide is published on the AccessAble website.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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- Stroller-friendly: not available
Getting there & parking
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
There is no parking on site. Visitors can park at the Beau Sejour Leisure Centre or on the road near Candie Gardens.
The bunker is in St Jacques, next door to La Collinette Hotel, a short walk from Guernsey Museum.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café: not available
There are no toilets or café on site. Both are available at Guernsey Museum in Candie Gardens, a short walk away.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | Groups should book in advance with Guernsey Museums. |
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