is the northernmost of the inhabited , 60 miles from the UK's south coast. The three-mile-long island is part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey and is home to just over two thousand residents. Despite being so small, Alderney has many features that would make it a great spot for a relaxing getaway. It has beautiful white sand beaches, including the most popular Brayne Bay, which is just a few minutes from the island's main town, Saint Anne.

The is particularly popular with families, as little ones can safely paddle in the waters. In fact, the whole island is great for children, with the island's tourism board noting the freedom children experience while on the island.

It states: "With no crowds, no queues and no traffic jams our small island is often described as the 'hidden gem of the Channel Islands'' and offers a warm, peaceful and for you to enjoy.

"There is no other place in the world like Alderney. It's a friendly island with an easy pace of life, where children can still roam free."

The tourism board also describes life in Aldernery as "slow, relaxed and peaceful. It's like stepping back in time 50 years"

In addition to Brayne Bay, the island boasts six other beaches, including Saye, Arch, Corblets, Longis, Clonque, and Platte Saline. Each beach has something unique to offer, whether it's the ideal spot for a lovely swim, a family game of rounders, or taking your furry friend on a walk.

Alderney also has a plenty of attractions to explore including a Roman fort, a World War II bunkers, and the only working railway in the Channel Islands.

Built by the British Government in the 1840s, the train carried stone from the eastern end of the island to build the breakwater and the Victorian forts. Today, the train wagons have been replaced by two carriages, which take passengers from Braye Road Station to Mannez Station.

Rated 4.4 stars on TripAdvisor, one visitor said: "This was a great experience and well worthwhile. It gave us a good view of the whole island and we went up to the "Odean" for a breathtaking view. It's quirky but fun snd a great part of the Alderney experience. Our thanks to the volunteers who made it possible."

There are various ways to travel to Alderney. Aurigny, the flag carrier airline of the Bailiwick of Guernsey and Blue Islands, a regional airline of the Channel Islands, offer routes to Guernsey

Flights from , Bristol, Dublin, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, , Manchester, Newcastle, and Southampton Airports can be taken to Guernsey. From there visitors can take a ferry to Alderney.