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All Guernsey Sark

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Sark

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Sark, Guernsey

Updated July 12, 2019

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Sark Dark Sky Island

The first island in the world designated a light-pollution-free astronomical observation point.
Sark Prison.

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Sark Prison

One of the world's smallest prisons boasts just two small cells.
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Castle Cornet

An 800-year-old island castle in Guernsey's main harbor.
7 miles from Sark

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German Military Underground Hospital

Underground hospital complex constructed by slave laborers during the German occupation of the Channel Islands.
9 miles from Sark

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The Little Chapel

An intricately decorated tiny place of worship.
9 miles from Sark
Shrine of the Sacred Heart

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Shrine of the Sacred Heart

This World War II bunker is now a shrine covered with sea shells.
11 miles from Sark
The current statue is placed along the path down to Devil’s Hole

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Devil's Hole

This natural crater along the coast of Jersey may take its name from the devil statues who have watched over it.
15 miles from Sark
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