Stanley

1914 Battle Memorial

A memorial erected in 1927 commemorating a World War I naval battle in which a British squadron sank 4 German cruisers resulting in 1,817 German and 10 British fatalities. A ceremony is held here every 8 December.

1982 Memorial Wood

A wood planted by the local scouts. Each tree represents a British serviceman killed in the 1982 conflict.

1982 memorial

Falklands War memorial, erected to the memory of the British troops. There are several other Falkland War memorials around the town.

Capstan Gift Shop

Located across from the West Store, offers all manner of Falkland Islands gifts.

Christ Church Cathedral

This cathedral is the southernmost cathedral in the world. The cathedral was built in 1890-92, on the site of an earlier church destroyed in an 1886 landslide.The much-photographed arch in front of the cathedral is made from the jawbones of two blue whales, and was made in 1933 to celebrate 100 years of British rule on the islands.

daily 8AM-5PM, Sun services 10AM and sometimes 8AM & 7PM

Deano's Bar

Reportedly a Stanley institution since the 1990s, with a wide range of bottled beers. On Friday and Saturday nights it becomes a night club.

FIC West Store

Open seven days a week and offering food (including Waitrose products from the UK), toiletries, phone cards, and other essentials.

Mon-Fri 8:30AM-8PM, Sat 9AM-6PM, Sun 9AM-5PM

Globe Tavern

Located one block up the hill from the public jetty, offering beers as well as pub food such as fish and chips. Ask to meet all the lovely ladies that often pop in, and also go for the Karaoke on a Sunday night which is always good fun.

Government house

The mid-19th-century residence of the governor is listed on the Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, and was also where Ernest Shackleton stayed during his Trans-Antarctic Expedition. This is the private home of the governor.

Gypsy Cove

A fifteen-minute drive from town that can be easily arranged by taxi, Gypsy Cove is often the first place that visitors to the Falklands will encounter penguins.

Malvina House Hotel

Dinner reservations may be required, especially during weekends.

Philatelic Bureau

Falkland Islands stamps and first-day covers are known throughout the world and can be purchased directly from the Philatelic Bureau. Also, the Town Hall with the Post Office and telephone boxes outside is a sight in itself.

Shorty's Diner

Chargrilled burgers, steaks, curries, local fish and chips, local organic produce, homemade desserts. Also has an adjoining motel.

Mon-Fri 10AM-8:30PM; Sat Sun 10AM-8PM

St Mary's Church

The wooden cathedral from 1899 is the only Catholic church on the Falkland Islands. On the western wall there are oil murals by the local artist James Peck.

Stanley Cemetery

The final resting place for islanders who died in both World Wars and British Falklands War casualties. Also features a war memorial.

Stanley Leisure Centre

The town's community centre has a sports centre including the only public swimming pool on the islands, a library and a grass football pitch with regular games.

Mon–Wed 7AM-9PM; Thu 9AM-2PM, 4-9PM; Fri 7AM-8PM; Sat Sun 8AM-4PM

The Falkland Islands Museum

Extensive information about the 1982 conflict, as well as history of the Falklands and some exhibits on Falkland Islands flora & fauna.

Woodbine Cafe

Fish & chip shop, also offering pizzas, burgers, chicken, empanadas, and a selection of beers.

Stanley Marathon

Run 26 miles, 385 yards (42 km), in this annual event, the most southerly road marathon in the world. Advance entry required.

March

Waterfront Kitchen Café

Upmarket café bar, offering breakfast, lunches and dinner, as well as cocktails and tapas

Spring and summer: daily 8AM-10PM; autumn and winter: Tue-Sun 8AM-10PM·Most meals at lunch time around £12. Most meals at dinner time around £18

Seafood Chandlery

Supermarket on the edge of town.

Standard Chartered Bank

Ross Road, FIQQ 1ZZ

Mon Tue Thu Fri 8:30AM-5PM, Wed 9AM-3PM

The Jetty Visitor Centre

Information centre and shop.

Oct-Mar: Mon-Fri 9:30AM-5PM, Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 10AM-4PM; on some cruise ship days these hours are extended; Apr-Sep: Mon-Sat 10AM-3PM, Sun 11AM-3PM

The Narrows Bar

Pub and restaurant.

Victory Bar

Beer and hot food. Occasional live music.