The Guernsey parish of Forest is the highest parish on the entire island, having altitudes of about 100 metres. It gets its name from the fact that much of the land there was once covered with trees.
The parish church, St Marguerite de la Forest, is the island's smallest church on the island. This church was built in two parts. The first section, in the southeast corner, uses large stones which were part of a megalithic tomb known as a dolmen. The nave, which was built in the 13th century, was the first construction. The second portion included the rest of the church and was built in the 15th century.
The southern coast of Forest is primarily cliffs. Among Forest's beaches is Portlet, which is not accessible from land. If you want to go there, you must either go there by boat or swim to it from Petit Bôt.
Guernsey's only airport is in Forest. It was opened in 1939. Forest was the parish where the Nazi's landed in 1940. On July 3, 1940, Chief Officer Inspector Sculpher wrote this in the Occurrence Book: "I beg to report that about 8pm on 30th June a number of German Armed Forces landed at the airport, Forest."
The old airport was demolished and a new one opened in 2004.
Recommended Resources
Aiglle Flight Support and Air Charter
Aiglle is dedicated to the handling and hangaring of commercial and private aircraft up to the size of the Gulfstream V. Its facilities and services are described in detail, along with current fuel prices, contract and policy information. The company also provides charter air services.
http://aiglle.co.uk
ASG offers charter and self-fly air transportation from its base at the West Grass Hangar of the Guernsey Airport in Forest, Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. Other services include aircraft engineering services, hangarage and handling, as well as aircraft sales.
https://flyasg.co.uk
The school is a Year 1-6 school located in Rue Des Landes, Forest, Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. A photographic tour of the facilities is presented, along with a school calendar, staff directory, prospectus, and contact information.
http://www.forest.sch.gg/
The Guernsey Aero Club is located in Forest, Guernsey, and coordinates or facilitates a variety of services and activities, including flight training, air rallies and other flying and social events. An overview, history, membership types, and subscriptions for the club are featured.
http://guernseyaeroclub.com
The airport terminal was opened in 2004, featuring facilities for passengers and other airport users, an Internet cafe, duty-free shop, fair-trade store, catering and bar facilities. Arrivals and departures are listed, including charges, terms, and contacts. Flights may be booked online.
https://www.airport.gg
Guernsey Airport (GCI) Information
Features a guide to the airport located in La Villiaze, Forest, Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. Its address, telephone and email contacts are provided, along with an overview of the facilities and area.
http://www.guernsey-gci.airports-guides.com/
Guernsey Airport Information (GCI)
A profile of the airport on the island of Guernsey is featured, including a map showing its location in the parish of Forest, an airport information index, and details on its terminal, transport services, airlines, and other services. Live flight arrivals and departures may be tracked from the site.
http://guernsey.airport-information.co.uk/
Able to accommodate up to fifty-two guests in twenty-six bedrooms, the hotel includes a garden, sheltered by trees, as well as a swimming pool with a sun trap terrace, and other features and amenities, which are discussed here. The guest facility's location in the parish of Forest on the island of Guernsey is given, and rooms may be booked online.
http://www.lechene.co.uk/
Included in this complex are the Mallard Business Apartments offering short-term, long-term and permanent lets for local and offshore-based organisations, a conference centre with training suites, disaster recovery facilities, and a four-screen cinema. Its location in Rue de la Villiaze, Forest, Guernsey is given, with contacts.
http://www.themallardcomplex.com/
Features a family run business based on the Channel Island of Guernsey, providing a bespoke service delivering fresh flowers and gifts. An online shopping area allows for the purchase of products via the web site. Other resources include an overview of the business in the parish of Forest, as well as contact data.
http://www.stsavioursnurseries.com/
The Methodist Church Bailiwick of Guernsey
Forest United is a Methodist Church in the parish of Forest, Guernsey, Channel Islands. Preacher information is offered, along with a schedule of services and programs, a church bulletin, and description of the congregation's ministries. Its location in the parish of Forest, Guernsey is provided.
http://www.methodist.org.gg/Churches/Forest/
