Following the green line provides visitors and locals with a self-led walking tour of the cultural highlights of St Peter Port.
‘St Peter Port is full of charm, history, and hidden gems – but it’s easy to miss them in the rush of everyday life,’ said Guernsey Arts director Trevor Wakefield.
‘That’s where the green line comes in. This simple, low-tech initiative is designed to guide you through the heart of the town, encouraging locals and visitors alike to explore, discover, and see St Peter Port in a whole new light.
‘Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a lifelong resident, the green line invites you to experience the town from a fresh perspective.’
Accompanying information boards have yet to be installed, which has led to confusion about the line’s purpose, but Guernsey Arts community and public realm officer Jade Kershaw said this would soon be rectified.
‘Because of where it is we can only work on the line in the early morning so that has slowed progress,’ she said.
‘An information board at the start of the walk is being put up this week but it needs to be dry for it to be installed. The line will celebrate the fantastic range of public art, history and culture that our town and surrounding area has to offer. We look forward to seeing the community and visitors discover something new.’
Guernsey’s green line takes inspiration from the green line project in Nantes, Le Voyage a Nantes, which connects the work of artists, architects, landscape designers and urban poets, highlighting public artworks available throughout the city.
But few people were taking much notice of the line yesterday lunchtime as thick drizzle engulfed the seafront.
However, Lisa Lee, who was showing Australian friend Ann Kilkenny around the island, stopped to find out what the line was for.
‘It wasn’t here Monday when we came to Town, and in better weather a history trail would have been perfect and we might have done it,’ she said.
‘As it happens I’ve just been searching for things to do in the rain in Guernsey and we’ve decided just to go to the pub.’
‘But they do need some sort of sign to show it’s the start and where to get the information from, otherwise how are you supposed to know what it is?’
Mrs Kilkenny agreed.
‘I’ve loved Guernsey and this would have been ideal on a brighter day, as I’m a big fan of Victor Hugo and would like to see if there is something about him,’ she said.
‘I’ll be sure to tell my family when they visit. I can tell them I was there at the dawn of Guernsey’s green line.’
The trail will run until December 2025 and Guernsey Arts said it was keen to collate as much feedback about the project as possible.
For more information on the green line project and for feedback visit www.arts.gg/exhibitions/the-green-line.
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