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COUNTRY INFORMATION - ALDERNEY

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Location of Alderney
The most northerly of the Channel Islands, Alderney lays 8 miles off the coast of Normandy in France and some 20 miles from Guernsey. The central part of the island is a plateau varying in height from 250-296ft. The land is flat to the edge of the southern and southwestern cliffs where it falls abruptly to the sea. On the northern, eastern and southeastern sides, it slopes gradually towards rocky and sandy bays and quiet beaches.

Airports
The Blaye airport, with flights to Southampton, Guernsey and Jersey.

Language
Some speak a Norman patois, but the official language is English

Places To Go
Alderney is the third largest of the Channel Islands. Alderney is almost treeless and has a heavily indented shoreline with many sandy bays and rugged crags. The island’s town, St Anne, dates back to the 15th century and has numerous shops and inns lining its cobbled streets. Principal visitor attractions include St Anne’s Church, often referred to as the "Cathedral of the Channel Islands" and the Alderney Society Museum. Located in the High Street, the museum documents the island’s history from Neolithic times. It is open daily in summer. The quaint, traditional, Alderney Cinema is another highlight. Seats are bookable in advance, as are drinks at nearby pubs for the half-time break when the projectionist changes the film reel. Guided tours up a 96ft high historic lighthouse are available at the eastern end of the island near Quesnard Point at weekends. The lighthouse is accessible either on foot or on the 150-year-old narrow-gauge Alderney Railway.

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