The Channel Island of Guernsey will be firmly in the limelight from Friday 20 April, with the release of 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society' in cinemas nationwide.

With a stellar cast including Lily James, Michiel Huisman, Penelope Wilton, Sir Tom Courtenay, Jessica Brown Findlay, Matthew Goode and Glen Powell, the film is an adaptation of the best-selling novel of the same name and is directed by the legendary Mike Newell (known for 'Four Weddings and A Funeral' and 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire').

Set in 1946, the story follows free-spirited journalist Juliet Ashton (played by James) who travels to Guernsey to find out more about the curiously named book club, formed during the German occupation of the Channel Islands in the Second World War. Charmed by the island and inspired by the unlikely group of friends, Juliet extends her stay on Guernsey as she begins to unravel what happened during the difficult years under German rule.

The film uncovers the fascinating history of Guernsey during the Second World War, its subsequent liberation and the resilience of the islanders over that time. As with the book, VisitGuernsey is looking forward to reaching new audiences through the film and welcoming visitors to experience how the island inspired the producers to put the novel on the big screen.

Film buffs and literary fans can visit the island that inspired the story with a selection of packages, including:

FlyGuernsey.com is offering special film-related packages from £285 for three nights. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society package includes a half day themed tour of landmarks referenced in the novel and the film, and accommodation at Saints Bay Hotel, located in the parish of St Martins where many of the characters lived. It also includes a dinner on the first evening, return flights from Gatwick and airport transfers. www.flyguernsey.com/the-guernsey-literary-and-potato-peel-pie-society

GuernseyTravel is offering three-night packages that include a guided coach tour to visit the key places that feature in the book and a two-day island-wide bus pass for guests to enjoy the island at their leisure. Starting from St Peter Port, the coach tour includes stops at Jerbourg Point on the stunning south coast, where the characters would wander in the novel; Pleinmont Point, which is studded with fortifications built by German soldiers during the Occupation; and the Little Chapel, the island's most visited site.

The three-night package is priced from £223pp, based on B&B accommodation at the Pandora Hotel and return ferry from Poole. The tour runs 22 August, 23 September and 20 October. www.guernseytravel.com

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