Things to do · Sark
Things to do on Sark
No cars, no street lights and dramatic cliffs all round. Get about by bike, on foot or by horse and carriage, and stay for the night sky.
Things to do on Sark
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- Sights & historyFree
La Coupée
Between Sark and Little Sark
A narrow ridge with drops of around 80m on either side. German prisoners of war built the concrete road across it in 1945.
- Sights & history
La Seigneurie Gardens
Near the village
An RHS Recommended walled garden at the Seigneur's 17th-century manor house, with a bistro.
April to OctoberMore infofor La Seigneurie Gardens (opens in a new tab) - Sights & history
Horse and carriage tours
Top of Harbour Hill
With no cars on Sark, a carriage ride with a local driver is the classic way to see it. The longer tour crosses La Coupée.
- Walks & nature
Bike hire
Sark village
Bikes are how most visitors get around. Several shops in the village hire adult, children's and electric bikes by the day.
- Beaches & poolsFree
Venus Pool
Little Sark
A natural rock pool you can swim in, reached by a rough scramble about two hours either side of low tide. Wear sturdy shoes.
- Beaches & poolsFree
Dixcart Bay
South-east coast
Sark's easiest beach to reach, down paths through the wooded Dixcart Valley. Sandy at low tide.
- Walks & natureFree
Stargazing
Anywhere on the island
Sark was named the world's first Dark Sky Island in 2011 and has no street lights. The astronomy society's observatory runs sessions on request.
- On the water
Adventure Sark
Around the coast
Sea kayaking and coasteering into Sark's sea caves with local guides.
- Food & drink
Caragh Chocolates
On the way to La Coupée
Handmade chocolates since 1989, with a café and tea garden.
Late March to early NovemberMore infofor Caragh Chocolates (opens in a new tab)
Seasons and opening times change, so check with each place before you go. Last checked 30 September 2026.